Anhui Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Anhui Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Can tailored brain zaps quiet schizophrenia symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized form of brain stimulation called iTBS can help reduce schizophrenia symptoms when used alongside usual medications. Forty adults with schizophrenia will receive daily iTBS sessions for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:41 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses unfreeze your steps?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a type of brain stimulation called theta-burst TMS to see if it helps people who experience freezing of gait—a sudden inability to move their feet while walking. Researchers will measure how quickly and easily participants can turn around and walk back to a chair…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:41 UTC
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Vitamin d trial aims to boost heart health in overweight teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking vitamin D3 supplements can improve heart health in Chinese teenagers who are overweight or obese and have low vitamin D levels. About 130 teens will take either vitamin D3 or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will check changes in heart-relate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:27 UTC
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New stimulation technique targets apathy in Parkinson's
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive nerve stimulation method (RAVANS) to see if it can improve apathy—a common lack of motivation—in people with Parkinson's disease. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in mot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Brain zaps may curb Self-Harm urges in teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation called tACS can help teenagers aged 12-18 who hurt themselves (non-suicidal self-injury) gain better control over impulses. Sixty participants will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation twice daily for a week. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Brain zaps for Alzheimer's: new trial hopes to slow memory loss
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can safely improve memory and thinking in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is personalized using each person's brain network. Forty participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New anxiety drug shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medication called crisugabalin for people with generalized anxiety disorder. About 216 Chinese adults will receive either crisugabalin, a placebo, or an existing drug (venlafaxine) for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if crisugabalin reduces anxiety symptoms bet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zapping reduce Self-Harm in teens?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two non-invasive brain stimulation techniques can reduce self-harm urges and impulsivity in 90 teens aged 12-18 who engage in non-suicidal self-injury. Participants will receive either the combined treatment or standard stimulation alone over 14…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI could predict prostate cancer spread before surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately predict if high-risk prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers will analyze MRI scans, tissue samples, and clinical data from 2,000 men aged 50 and older with aggressive prostat…
Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:39 UTC
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Brain artery study seeks clues to memory loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with narrowed arteries in the brain may have memory and thinking problems. Researchers will follow 100 adults aged 18 to 80 who have severe narrowing in key brain arteries. They will test memory and track strokes or mini-strokes to understand how di…
Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:54 UTC