Tianjin Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tianjin Medical University, explained in plain language.
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New scan aims to spot hidden tumors with amino acid tracers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using amino acid tracers can help doctors find and monitor tumors in people with conditions like glioma, primary hyperparathyroidism, and amino acid transport disorders. Researchers will enroll 500 adults and give each a single …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:16 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot hidden amyloid deposits
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging agent called [18F]FT8 to see if it can help doctors better see and diagnose amyloidosis, a disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs like the heart. The study will involve 20 patients with amyloidosis and 5 healthy volunteers. Research…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Radioactive tracers aim to spot Parkinson's in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing three new radioactive tracers that light up alpha-synuclein clumps in the brain during PET/CT scans. Researchers want to see if these scans can accurately diagnose Parkinson's disease and related disorders. 500 adults with suspected or confirmed Parkinson's …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Could a new tracer revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called [18F]NIDF for PET scans. The tracer is designed to bind to tau tangles in the brain, which are linked to Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers want to see if it is safe and can produce clearer images than cu…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancers in PD-L1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors and their spread more accurately than standard imaging. About 500 adults with suspected or known PD-L1-related cancers will r…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to blood vessel aging in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how a protein called SNRK might be linked to aging of blood vessels. Researchers will take blood samples and use ultrasound to check artery stiffness in 180 adults aged 18 to 80. The goal is to find new ways to understand and possibly treat vascular aging…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Brain bleed lung damage mystery: scientists probe hyaluronic acid clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with a brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage) develop lung injury. Researchers will measure a substance called hyaluronic acid in lung fluid and blood to see if it plays a role. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and treat this complica…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC