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Clinical trials sponsored by Tang-du Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking ALK-Positive lung tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving ensartinib combined with chemotherapy before surgery can shrink tumors in people with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Twenty patients with stage II to IIIB cancer will receive the treatment for 9 weeks, then have surgery. Researchers will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
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Steroid shot after stroke may boost recovery, new trial hopes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the steroid methylprednisolone right after a stroke clot removal procedure can help patients recover better. About 210 adults who had a major stroke from a blocked artery in the brain will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a pla…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Promising cocktail targets tonsillar tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether giving a combination of two targeted drugs (nimotuzumab and toripalimab) plus standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink locally advanced tonsillar cancer. Ten adults with resectable tumors will receive the treatment for 2-4 cycles be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Which drug best prevents eye muscle weakness from spreading? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with new-onset ocular myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes droopy eyelids and double vision. Researchers will compare different treatments, including steroids and immunosuppressants like azathioprine and tacrolimus, to see which works best and…
Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New hope for elderly lung cancer: One-Drug immunotherapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug serplulimab alone can control advanced non-small cell lung cancer in patients aged 65 and older whose tumors have high PD-L1 levels. About 60 participants will receive the drug every three weeks until their disease worsens. The goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New combo aims to keep advanced lung cancer in check
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab with the chemotherapy drug etoposide can help control extensive-stage small cell lung cancer after initial treatment. About 32 adults in China will receive the combo as maintenance therapy until their cancer wo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Morning or afternoon? timing immunotherapy may boost esophageal cancer outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving immunotherapy infusions at different times of day changes how well the treatment works for people with a type of esophageal cancer. Ninety patients will receive a combination of the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab plus chemotherapy before surge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Steroid shot after stroke may boost brain recovery, major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the steroid methylprednisolone right after a stroke clot removal procedure can help patients recover better. About 1,060 adults who had a major stroke within the last 24 hours will receive either the steroid or a placebo through an artery and then …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab) with two chemotherapy drugs before surgery for people with a certain type of advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors enough to improve long-term outcomes. About 45 adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:46 UTC
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New hope for rare autoimmune disease: ofatumumab tested in NMOSD pilot
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests the drug ofatumumab in 5 adults with a rare autoimmune disease called NMOSD that attacks the nerves in the eyes and spine. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce the number of relapses and slow disability. Participants must have had at least 2 relapses i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a rheumatoid arthritis drug help heal traumatic brain injuries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether baricitinib, a drug used for arthritis, can help people recover from moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries that involve bleeding in the brain. About 100 adults will receive the drug or a placebo within 24 hours of injury. The main goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Could a common supplement boost cancer therapy? new trial tests taurine with immunotherapy for stomach cancer.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the supplement taurine to a standard treatment (immunotherapy drug serplulimab plus chemotherapy) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. About 96 adults whose tumors have a specific marker…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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New dissolvable stent could keep nasal polyps away after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special dissolvable stent that releases medicine inside the sinuses after surgery for nasal polyps. The goal is to see if it can stop polyps from coming back and reduce the need for steroid pills or sprays. About 192 adults with a type of nasal polyp linked to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:08 UTC
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Zapping away pain: new brain stimulation trial for NMOSD nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tTIS to see if it can safely reduce nerve pain in people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). The trial will enroll 12 adults who have had nerve pain for at least 3 months. Researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:51 UTC
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Brain injury patients may get gut relief from specialized liquid diet
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special liquid diet (semi-elemental nutrition) can reduce stomach and bowel problems like vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating in people with severe traumatic brain injury. About 100 adults aged 18-75 will be randomly assigned to receive either the speci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:55 UTC
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New study: ultrasound test may unlock hidden cause of infertility after C-Section
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 women who had a C-section and are now having trouble getting pregnant or have other symptoms. Researchers use a special ultrasound called saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) to check the scar on the uterus. The goal is to see how well SIS finds scar de…
Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Blood thinners and baby hopes: new study investigates uterine health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether blood-thinning medications (like aspirin or heparin) can improve the uterine lining and pregnancy rates in women struggling with infertility. Researchers will use special ultrasound scans to measure the womb's thickness, blood flow, and movement in abo…
Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC