Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

This study tests a new approach for people with early-stage rectal cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes. Instead of standard radiation to the whole pelvis, doctors give a short course of radiation only to the tumor, followed by chemotherapy and two types of immunotherapy. The…

This study compares two approaches for people with persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) who have mild symptoms but a high risk of stroke. One group gets a procedure to close off a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage (LAAC), while the other…

This study looks at whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab at different infusion times after surgery can help prevent liver cancer from coming back in high-risk patients. About 33 adults aged 18-75 with early-stage liver cancer who had curative surgery and are at high…

This study looks at how well a new antibiotic combination, Aztreonam-Avibactam, works for hospitalized adults in China with hard-to-treat bacterial infections. About 100 patients from 30 hospitals will be observed to see if the drug clears the infection and improves recovery. The…

This study tests whether Qidong Yixin Granules, a Chinese herbal medicine, can lower the chance of atrial fibrillation returning within a year after a standard heart ablation procedure. About 846 adults with persistent atrial fibrillation will be randomly assigned to take either …

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called high-frequency transcranial alternating current stimulation (Hi-tACS) can improve cognitive problems like memory and attention in people with schizophrenia. About 100 adults with stable schizophrenia will …

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound technique can help doctors choose the right oxygen flow for people with breathing failure. Researchers will measure how the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) works in 100 healthy adults and patients. The goal is to see if this …