Clinical trials

Chemotherapy combined with PD-1 inhibitor immunotherapy is the standard treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), yet patient prognosis remains unsatisfactory, with a median PFS of only about 6 months and a 1-year PFS rate of only 25%. Adding anlotinib maintenance therapy on top of PD-1 inhibitor immunotherapy maintenance after chemoimmunotherapy may improve progression-free survival and overall survival. We plan to conduct a randomized, multicenter, open-label Phase II study of anlotinib combined with PD-1 inhibitor maintenance therapy versus PD-1 inhibitor monotherapy maintenance in advanced ESCC. A total of 112 patients with unresectable locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic ESCC are planned to be enrolled. After enrollment, patients will receive either anlotinib combined with PD-1 inhibitor maintenance therapy or PD-1 inhibitor monotherapy maintenance, with a maximum treatment duration of 2 years. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anlotinib combined with PD-1 inhibitor maintenance therapy in advanced ESCC by comparing it with the PD-1 inhibitor monotherapy maintenance group, further optimizing the comprehensive treatment model for esophageal cancer.

To explore the efficacy and safety of cryoablation combined with hepatic arterial infusion of iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, intravenous dacarbazine, and oral lenvatinib in patients with liver metastases from malignant melanoma.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Adabrelimab (arterial or intravenous administration) combined with hepatic artery FOLFOX infusion chemotherapy and Bevacizumab as the first-line treatment of advanced stage hepatocellular carcinoma. Patients will be randomized 1:1 etither to receive hepatic arterial infusion(HAI) Adabrelimab group or IV Adabrelimab group, and both groups will receive HAI FOLFOX chemotherapy and IV Bevacizumab.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Multi-Theory Model (MTM)-based AI agent intervention for smoking cessation in early-stage cancer patients (clinical stage cTNM 0\~II) who currently smoke. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the AI agent intervention improve the biochemically verified 7-day point prevalence abstinence rate at the 6-month follow-up compared to control groups? Is the AI agent intervention feasible and acceptable for early-stage cancer patients? Researchers will compare the AI agent intervention group to an professional counseling group and a routine health education groupto see if the AI agent yields higher smoking cessation rates and better maintenance of abstinence. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to one of three groups to receive either AI agent support via WeChat, professional counseling via Phone, or routine health education. Interact with the AI agent (if in the intervention group) which provides personalized guidance, emotional support, and resource matching based on the Multi-Theory Model constructs (e.g., participatory dialogue, emotional transformation). Complete questionnaires regarding smoking behavior, nicotine dependence, self-efficacy, and quality of life at baseline and follow-ups (1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months). Provide exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) and saliva cotinine samples for biochemical verification if they report successful smoking cessation.

To explore the efficacy and safety of radiotherapy combined with Adebrelimab and NALIRIFOX in patients with pMMR/MSS locally advanced rectal cancer

This single-center, open-label, randomized phase II trial evaluates whether CT-guided local ablation of liver and/or lung oligometastases, added to systemic therapy, improves the objective response rate compared with systemic therapy alone in patients with metachronous liver and/or lung oligometastases (no more than 5 lesions, each 3 cm or smaller) from nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

The investigators are registering LN patients at recruited hospitals and developing a LN database in China. Patients will be follow-up every year, and both baseline and follow-up information will be entered into the registration system.

The investigators are registering all biopsy-proven primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patients at recruited hospitals and developing a IgAN database in China. Patients will be follow-up every one year, and both baseline and follow-up information will be entered into the registration system. All-cause and cardiovascular mortality and a composite renal outcome of doubling of serum creatinine and end stage renal failure (ESRD, defined as initiation of dialysis or kidney transplantation) of IgAN patients will be compared using the IgAN database.

The investigators are registering all nephrotic syndrome (NS) patients regardless of the primary causes and developing a NS database in China. Patients will be followed-up and both baseline and follow-up information will be recorded in the registration system. The treatment response, longitudinal changes of renal function, renal survival, patient survival, infection events and acute kidney injury etc, will be analyzed using the NS database.

The investigators are registering all HD patients at recruited hospitals and developing a HD database in China. Patients will be follow-up every 3 months, and both baseline and follow-up information will be entered into the registration system. The patient survival, technical survival, patency rate of access, quality of life and residual renal function for HD patients will be compared using the HD database.

Brief Summary: The investigators are registering all PD patients at recruited hospitals and developing a PD database in China. Patients will be followed up every 3 months, and both baseline and follow-up information will be collected and input into the registration system. The patient survival, technical survival, peritonitis rate, longitudinal changes of residual renal function and peritoneum function, and quality of life for PD patients, etc, will be compared using the PD database.

BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer, primarily driven by the BRAF V600E mutation, accounts for approximately 5-10% of all colorectal cancer cases and is associated with aggressive disease progression and poor prognosis, particularly in metastatic settings. Following first- and second-line treatments, including chemotherapy and targeted therapy, the median overall survival of patients is typically less than 24 months, and tumor progression is rapid once resistance develops. Previous studies have demonstrated that immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as anti-PD-1 therapies, show limited efficacy in microsatellite-stable (MSS) colorectal cancers but may hold promise when combined with other agents to overcome resistance mechanisms. Ivonescimab, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF, has shown antitumor activity in various solid tumors by simultaneously inhibiting immune evasion and angiogenesis. The combination of ivonescimab with intensive chemotherapy like FOLFOXIRI (folinic acid, 5-fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan) and the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib aims to enhance antitumor immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve vascular normalization in resistant tumors. However, there are no reported studies on this specific combination for chemotherapy- and BRAF inhibitor-resistant BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ivonescimab combined with FOLFOXIRI and celecoxib in patients with chemotherapy- and BRAF inhibitor-resistant BRAF-mutated advanced colorectal cancer, with a focus on assessing objective response rate (ORR) and tolerability.

Functional mitral regurgitation is a highly dynamic disease. Some patients exhibit only moderate(2+) functional mitral regurgitation at rest, which deteriorates to moderate-to-severe or severe FMR(3+ or 4+) during stress-termed dynamic severe functional mitral regurgitation. Observational studies link this condition to worse outcomes, with mitral valve intervention offering potential benefits; however, high-quality evidence remains lacking. The Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair In DynaMic sEvere Functional Mitral Regurgitation trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair plus guideline-directed medical therapy versus guideline-directed medical therapy alone in symptomatic chronic heart failure patients with dynamic severe functional mitral regurgitation, defined as moderate regurgitation at rest deteriorating to severe during handgrip stress echocardiography. This prospective, multi-center, randomized trial enrolls patients with dynamic severe functional mitral regurgitation confirmed by a core laboratory using handgrip stress echocardiography. Patients are randomized 1:1 to transcatheter edge-to-edge repair plus medical therapy or medical therapy alone. The primary endpoint is the composite of Cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization over the entire period. This trial will provide critical evidence on transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in patients with dynamic severe functional mitral regurgitation, informing future treatment recommendations.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related incidence and mortality in China and represents a major public health challenge. Surgical resection is the most commonly used curative treatment for HCC and can provide favorable long-term outcomes. However, resection is associated with substantial perioperative morbidity, and its applicability is limited in certain patient populations, including those with recurrent disease, those who have undergone conversion therapy, and those with significant coexisting medical conditions. Advances in radiotherapy technology and the development of highly precise delivery techniques have led to the increasing use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in the management of HCC, particularly in patients with small tumors. Randomized controlled trials conducted by our group have shown that, in patients with recurrent small HCC, SBRT provides superior local tumor control compared with radiofrequency ablation. These findings suggest that SBRT may represent a potentially curative treatment option for selected patients with small HCC. On the basis of this evidence, the present study is designed to compare the efficacy and safety of surgical resection and SBRT in patients with small HCC. Patients with a solitary tumor measuring 5 cm or less in maximum diameter will be randomly assigned to undergo either surgical resection or SBRT. The primary end point of the study is overall survival. This trial aims to define the relative benefits and risks of these two treatment strategies and to provide high-quality evidence to inform clinical decision making and future guideline recommendations.

This phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluates whether nanocrystalline megestrol acetate can reduce anorexia in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). The study aims to confirm the clinical benefits of adding this agent to standard CCRT for improving appetite, quality of life, nutritional status, and survival outcomes.

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore whether androgen deprivation therapy combined with novel androgen receptor inhibitors, prostate cryoablation, and metronomic cyclophosphamide is superior to the current treatment regimen of androgen deprivation therapy plus novel androgen receptor inhibitors for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. It will also learn about the safety of prostate cryoablation, and metronomic cyclophosphamide for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does prostate cryoablation, and metronomic cyclophosphamide delay the progression of metastatic prostate cancer? Does prostate cryoablation, and metronomic cyclophosphamide reduce symptomatic local events of metastatic prostate cancer? Researchers will explore if androgen deprivation therapy combined with novel androgen receptor inhibitors, prostate cryoablation, and metronomic cyclophosphamide works to treat metastatic prostate cancer. Participants will: Receive treatment of androgen deprivation therapy and novel androgen receptor inhibitors until progression. Receive prostate cryoablation surgery and take cyclophosphamide. Visit the clinic every 1-3 months for checkups and tests. Keep a diary of their symptoms.

This phase III randomized trial evaluates PD-1 inhibitor plus chemotherapy followed by immediate versus salvage locoregional radiotherapy in de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study aims to evaluate whether salvage locoregional radiotherapy is non-inferior to immediate radiotherapy following PD-1 inhibitor plus GP in de novo metastatic NPC, with potential for reduced toxicity.

This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of three PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) insertion methods: conventional non-tunneled PICC, one-needle tunneled PICC, and two-needle tunneled PICC. This is a multicenter randomized controlled trial involving 11 hospitals in China, with a total of 801 patients scheduled to undergo PICC insertion for the first time. Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 ratio to the three groups. The primary outcome is the incidence of post-insertion complications (including oozing, infection, thrombosis, catheter dislodgement, etc.) within 90 days. Secondary outcomes include one-time puncture success rate, pain level (NRS), bleeding volume, catheterization time, and unplanned catheter removal rate. The results will provide evidence for selecting the optimal PICC insertion method in clinical practice.

This study aims to evaluate whether dorzagliatin can improve glycemic homeostasis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) complicated by chronic renal insufficiency, and to compare the efficacy of dorzagliatin with linagliptin in improving glycemic control in patients with T2DM and moderate to severe chronic renal insufficiency (estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\] \<45 mL/min/1.73 m²). This is a prospective, randomized, active-controlled, multicenter clinical study planned to enroll 206 eligible patients. After successful screening, patients will enter a 2-week run-in period consisting of diet and exercise control together with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Eligible patients will then be randomized to receive dorzagliatin 75 mg twice daily (BID) or linagliptin 5 mg once daily (QD) on top of background antihyperglycemic therapy. Basal insulin therapy will be standardized to insulin glargine U300 after treatment initiation. The treatment period will last 14 weeks, followed by a 1-week safety follow-up period.

This three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VIPeerAgent, a virtual peer support agent, in improving mental health outcomes among adolescents and young adults aged 14-25 years experiencing psychological distress without a diagnosed mental disorder. Participants will be randomized to receive support from VIPeerAgent, a human peer mentor, or usual care. The study will assess whether VIPeerAgent is non-inferior to human peer support and superior to usual care in promoting mental health. Outcomes include mental health status, psychological resilience, coping strategies, perceived social support, and emotional intelligence. The findings will provide evidence for the effectiveness and scalability of AI-assisted peer support as an early intervention approach for youth mental health.

This study is a randomized, open-label, controlled phase II clinical trial. It is planned to enroll 176 subjects with platinum-sensitive recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer previously treated with Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi). Subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either the experimental treatment group (trastuzumab Rezetecan + carboplatin ± bevacizumab) or the control treatment group (investigator's choice chemotherapy ± bevacizumab).

This study is a prospective, single-arm clinical trial with a dose-reduction design, which is expected to enrol 18 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer with pMMR status. The aim is to investigate the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy combined with sintilimab and suvecitib. Patients will receive long-course chemoradiotherapy (concurrent capecitabine, 1000 mg/m², twice daily, days 1-14, Q3W, 2 cycles; sintilimab, 200 mg, d1, IV drip, Q3W, 2 cycles), followed by 6 cycles of the Capeox regimen in combination with sintilimab and suvecitib, namely oxaliplatin 130 mg/m², d1, IV infusion, every 3 weeks; and capecitabine 1,000 mg/m², twice daily, days 1-14, every 3 weeks; sintilimab, 200 mg, Day 1, IV drip, every 3 weeks; suvectitumab (anti-angiogenic agent), 2.0/1.5/1.0 mg/kg, Day 1, IV drip, every 3 weeks. A total of 8 cycles of sintilimab and 6 cycles of suvectitumab were administered during the neoadjuvant treatment period. If, following completion of neoadjuvant therapy, the subject has not achieved cCR/near-cCR status, TME surgery or other therapeutic surgery shall be performed; the interval between the final dose of suvectitumab and surgery should be ≥6 weeks. If cCR/near-cCR status is achieved, watchful waiting or other treatment options shall be discussed with the patient. The adjuvant treatment regimen following surgery shall be determined by the investigator based on the patient's pathological results.

This study aims to evaluate whether plasma molecular residual disease (MRD), assessed using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), can help optimize the duration of immunotherapy in patients with metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer. Patients with MSI-H/dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer can achieve durable responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors, but the optimal duration of treatment remains uncertain. Prolonged immunotherapy may increase treatment burden and the risk of immune-related adverse events. ctDNA-based MRD testing may provide a sensitive method for detecting residual tumor burden and identifying patients who may be able to safely stop treatment. In this study, patients receiving immunotherapy will undergo serial plasma MRD testing. After completing 1 year of immunotherapy, patients with two consecutive negative MRD results will be randomly assigned to either continue immunotherapy or stop treatment and enter observation. Patients will then be followed every 3 months for 2 years with MRD testing and routine clinical assessments, including imaging and laboratory examinations. The study will compare clinical outcomes between the two groups and evaluate whether serial plasma MRD monitoring can support a more individualized approach to the duration of immunotherapy in MSI-H/dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer.

This is a non-inferiority, multicenter, randomized phase 3 trial aimed to evaluate whether primary clinical target volume (CTVp) delineation based on margin expansion provides comparable outcomes compared with the consensus CTVp approach based on margin expansion and the stepwise extension pattern in newly diagnosed non-metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

This is an open-label, multicenter, single-arm Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating neoadjuvant pucotenlimab (anti-PD-1 immunotherapy) combined with becotatug vedotin (EGFR-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, ADC) for adults with locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma. Eligible patients have high-risk disease defined as T4 primary tumor with any nodal status or any T stage with N2-N3 lymph node metastasis and no distant metastasis. All participants receive up to 4 cycles of combination neoadjuvant therapy every 3 weeks. After treatment completion, a multidisciplinary team will assess if consolidative surgery can be performed. Patients who undergo surgery will continue single-agent pucotenlimab adjuvant treatment for 17 additional cycles (approximately 1 year). The primary goal is to measure the pathological complete response (pCR) rate. Secondary goals include objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS),overall survival (OS) and safty profiles. Blood and tumor tissue samples will be collected to explore biomarkers that may predict treatment response and drug resistance. A total of 29 male patients will be enrolled.