Zhejiang University
Clinical trials sponsored by Zhejiang University, explained in plain language.
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Freeze-and-Heat attack: could a new device boost liver cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a special thermal therapy (which freezes and heats tumors) to standard targeted therapy and immunotherapy can help people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 166 participants will be randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:18 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test a new type of cell therapy called Meta10-GPC3 CAR-T in 27 people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to recognize and attack liver cancer cells, a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: drug combo aims to shrink tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called IBI343 combined with chemotherapy for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable by surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough so it can be surgically removed, then follow up with more chemo. Abo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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AI boosts colonoscopy accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors spot more precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers during colonoscopy compared to standard procedures. Over 3,300 adults scheduled for screening or surveillance will be randomly assigned to AI-assi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Brain zaps may stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can prevent postoperative delirium—sudden confusion—in older adults after urological surgery. About 220 people aged 60 and older will receive TMS during surgery. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:46 UTC
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Can a simple oxygen mask keep kids safe during lung procedures?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special oxygen device (high-flow nasal cannula) can prevent dangerously low oxygen levels in children aged 1 to 6 years who are sedated for a lung exam called bronchoscopy. About 430 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the high-flow …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New oxygen method may prevent dangerous drops during ERCP
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special oxygen tube placed in the mouth during a procedure called ERCP, which is used to treat bile duct and pancreas problems. The goal is to see if this method can prevent low oxygen levels that often happen when patients are deeply sedated. About 410 adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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New video tube may make repeat lung surgery safer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a video-equipped breathing tube for people having a second lung surgery. The tube lets doctors see the airway in real time, which may help place it correctly on the first try. About 500 adults with lung cancer or nodules will take part. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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New anesthetic may spare the diaphragm during arm surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of numbing medicine for upper limb surgery: a standard one and a longer-acting version. Researchers want to see how quickly the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) recovers after the nerve block. 120 adults having arm or hand surgery will be split …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Camera-Equipped breathing tube may make lung surgery safer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new visual bronchial blocker (with a tiny camera) to the standard blind method for placing a breathing tube during lung surgery. About 652 adults having lung, esophagus, or chest surgery will take part. The goal is to see if the camera-guided tool improves f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:50 UTC