Zhejiang University
Clinical trials sponsored by Zhejiang University, explained in plain language.
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New drug duo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer without chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy-free combination of two drugs, fulzerasib and cetuximab N01, given before surgery to people with a specific genetic subtype of colorectal cancer (KRAS G12C mutation). The goal is to shrink tumors and improve outcomes while avoiding the side…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:02 UTC
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Armored immune cells take on liver cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called C-CAR031 for people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapies. C-CAR031 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and attack cancer cells. The trial will enroll 72 participants to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New hope: Chemo-Free cocktail targets advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of targeted drugs (cetuximab beta and fruquintinib) with or without immunotherapy can control advanced colorectal cancer without traditional chemotherapy. About 70 people with a specific genetic type (RAS/BRAF wild-type) will receive these d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for aggressive blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing type of blood cancer called high-risk large B-cell lymphoma. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better attack cancer cells. The main goal is to see how ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called IL-5 CAR-T cell therapy for people with a rare and hard-to-treat blood cancer called eosinophilic leukemia. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called Meta10-19 for people with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and destroy faulty B cells that drive the disease. The main goals are to f…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced liver cancer in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CNCT19 CAR-T cells for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has come back after other treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target cancer cells. The main go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy SYNCAR-100 enters early human testing for tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests SYNCAR-100, a type of cell therapy (CAR-T), in 16 adults with CD19-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. Participants receive four weekly injections, then are followed for safety and tu…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New gene therapy injection shows promise for tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new gene therapy called KSV01 for patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The study will enroll 30 adults aged 18 to 80 to check if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced liver cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment for advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapies. It uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called GPC3 found on cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, while…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:52 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called CD19 CAR-T cells in adults with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has the Philadelphia chromosome. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and kill leukemia cells. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called UCLH80-1, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target a protein called CDH17 found on many solid tumors. The study includes up to 36 people with advanced cancers like colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, or …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a certain type of locally advanced rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS) that often doesn't respond well to immunotherapy alone. The trial combines an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) with chemotherapy (CAPEOX) and an anti-inflammatory drug (celecoxib) to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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Artery-Directed chemo plus immunotherapy shows promise in stomach cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if giving chemotherapy directly into the artery that feeds the stomach tumor, along with an immunotherapy drug, works better than standard IV chemo plus immunotherapy for locally advanced stomach cancer. About 190 adults with stage 3 stomach cancer will be random…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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New combo targets tough pancreatic cancer gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination (HRS-4642, nimotuzumab, and chemotherapy) as a first treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. About 32 participants will receive the combination to see how many respond. The goal is to con…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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New hope for tough-to-treat pancreatic cancer: targeted drug plus chemo enters phase 2
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IBI343 combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific marker (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than chemo alone. About 64 adults will take part, and the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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New Colon-Sparing surgery could improve cancer outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a newer, less invasive surgery (LISH) that saves part of the colon to the standard surgery (TRH) for people with colon cancer in specific areas. The goal is to see if the newer surgery leads to better long-term survival without the cancer coming back. About 56…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted combo trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of drugs (HRS-4642, nimotuzumab, and chemotherapy) in 40 people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer that has a KRAS G12D mutation and is borderline removable. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink the tumor enough for surgery and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC
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Massive chinese trial pits colonoscopy against stool and blood tests for cancer prevention
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 60,300 people aged 45-74 who are at average risk for colorectal cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three screening methods: colonoscopy, a stool test (FIT), or a stool test plus a blood test. The goal is to see if the simpler tests are…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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New device aims to keep obese patients breathing safely during endoscopy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the COMBO Endoscopy Oropharyngeal Airway in 580 obese patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy under sedation. The device combines oxygen delivery, airway support, and monitoring to prevent low oxygen levels, a common risk in these patie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:02 UTC
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Acupuncture meets medicine: new combo targets Post-Surgery nausea
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a gentle electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) to a standard three-drug anti-nausea regimen can further reduce vomiting after laparoscopic surgery. Researchers will compare active TEAS to a sham (fake) version in 780 women at high risk for postope…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:50 UTC
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Could a simple suppository soothe Post-Surgery bladder pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a rectal indomethacin suppository given right after surgery can prevent or reduce bladder discomfort caused by a urinary catheter in men undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. About 130 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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New combo device aims to keep obese patients breathing safely during gut exams
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new device that combines a bite block, oxygen tube, and airway support can prevent dangerously low oxygen levels in severely obese patients during sedated endoscopy. About 410 adults with a BMI of 35 or higher will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC
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New oxygen method may prevent dangerous drops during routine scopes for sleep apnea patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moist oxygen) can prevent low oxygen levels during sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy in people at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea. About 600 adults with a STOP-Bang score of 5 or higher will b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New oxygen method may keep critically ill patients safer during routine scope procedures
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moist oxygen at high rates) can reduce the chance of dangerously low oxygen levels during sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy in critically ill patients. About 450 adults with serious health condit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Thousands of surgery patients studied to uncover hidden voice box injuries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 1,200 people who had a breathing tube placed during surgery to find out how often voice box injury happens and what makes it more likely. Researchers will check medical records and call patients to see if they had hoarseness or other throat problems after…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New tool could prevent dangerous stomach complications during sedated procedures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a simple tool to predict whether a person's stomach will still have food or liquid in it before a sedated endoscopy. Having a full stomach during sedation raises the risk of serious complications like choking. Researchers will study 5,000 adults to iden…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 29, 2026 14:16 UTC