West China Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by West China Hospital, explained in plain language.
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First human test of new gene therapy for devastating muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing the safety and initial effects of a single dose of an experimental gene therapy called JWK007 in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The trial will enroll only 3 boys aged 5-10 years to receive a low-dose injection. The main goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 05:21 UTC
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First-in-Human trial tests novel weapon against Virus-Linked cancers
Disease control OngoingThis is an early-stage safety study testing a new immunotherapy for patients with advanced cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The trial involves a small group of adults whose cancers have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers aim to see if this new treatm…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Early trial tests new drug duo to shrink tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis is a small, early-stage study to see if it is safe and practical to give two drugs together before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer. The drugs, camrelizumab and palbociclib, aim to help shrink the tumor and prepare it for removal. The main goal is to check for side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a gentle zap boost cancer drugs before surgery?
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to see if adding a low dose of radiation to a combination of targeted and immunotherapy drugs works better than the drugs alone when given before surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal was to shrink tumors more effectively to improve surgical outcomes and l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Researchers investigate why breast implants harden after reconstruction
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand why some breast implants become hard and painful after reconstruction surgery following breast cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 300 women who receive implants immediately after mastectomy to identify factors that lead to this complication. T…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Do digital games and wristbands make better doctors? neurology training study tests new methods
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out if a new, game-based teaching method works better than traditional lectures for training neurology residents. It will test if residents learn and remember information more effectively, make better clinical decisions, and feel more engaged. The study al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC