Anhui Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Anhui Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Digital therapy during pregnancy aims to stop postpartum depression
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether screening pregnant women for depression and anxiety and offering them online therapy could help prevent these conditions after childbirth. Over 3,300 pregnant women participated. One group received screening and access to animated video lessons or telehe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Ancient exercise tested as modern sleep aid for stressed students
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether practicing Tai Chi for 24 weeks could improve sleep for college students with insomnia. Researchers compared 90 students doing Tai Chi, brisk walking, or no special exercise to see which was better for sleep quality. They also checked blood samples to un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Zapping the blues away? brain stimulation tested for depression relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could help reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of depression. 57 adults with depression received either real or fake stimulation sessions over two weeks while their symptoms and brain activity were tracke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Zapping the blues away? brain stimulation tested for severe depression
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation treatment could reduce suicidal thoughts and ease depression symptoms. It involved 60 adults with depression who received either real or fake stimulation for one week. Researchers used brain scans and q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Can your mood predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if a patient's emotional state before treatment, along with certain blood markers, could predict how well they respond to immunotherapy. Researchers observed 196 adults with advanced lung or gastroesophageal cancer who were starting their first trea…
Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC