The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Could a heart pill cut hospital visits after a heart attack?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether the drug vericiguat helps people who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina and have a weak heart (ejection fraction below 45%). Researchers compared those who took vericiguat regularly to those who did not, tracking deaths, heart failure hosp…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Sound waves zapping belly fat may tame high blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat high blood pressure without pills. Doctors used focused ultrasound to modify fat around the kidney in 79 patients with mild hypertension who were not on medication. The goal was to see if this procedure could safely lower blood pressure compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Rural screening program aims to catch colon cancer early
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a community-based program to encourage colorectal cancer screening in rural China. Over 20,000 adults aged 45-70 took part. The goal was to increase the number of people who complete a colonoscopy after initial screening, which can catch cancer early and improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Laser zaps rosacea redness in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a single session of pulsed dye laser on 80 adults with rosacea to see if it reduces facial redness. Participants received laser treatment on both cheeks, and doctors checked their skin before and one month after. The goal was to measure how well the laser works …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Study reveals chemo only helps certain early lung cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 2,000 people with stage I non-squamous lung cancer who had surgery. It aimed to find out if adding chemotherapy after surgery helps prevent the cancer from coming back. The researchers compared those who got chemo to those who just had regular check-ups.…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:55 UTC
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New model combines lung scans and bacteria to forecast bronchiectasis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 2000 adults with bronchiectasis, a long-term lung condition. Researchers combined CT scan details, lung bacteria, and patient health records to see if they could better predict how the disease would progress. The goal was to find new ways to understand and fo…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:54 UTC
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Study reveals best options after breast cancer drug fails
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 220 women with HER2-low advanced breast cancer whose current treatment stopped working. Researchers reviewed medical records from three hospitals to see which next treatments worked best and were safest. The goal is to help doctors choose the most effective t…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Belly blockage mystery: new study challenges old beliefs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 312 patients who had a small bowel blockage but had never had abdominal surgery before. The goal was to find out what causes these blockages and how patients recover over five years. By understanding the reasons behind the blockages, doctors hope to choose be…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC