Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Beijing Tiantan Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Engineered immune cells take on deadly brain tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called B7-H3 CAR-T cell therapy for people whose glioblastoma (a severe brain cancer) has come back. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to ch…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:27 UTC
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10,000 brains mapped: new charts could revolutionize diagnosis of Alzheimer's, MS, and stroke
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to create detailed brain charts for the Chinese population by collecting MRI scans from over 10,000 healthy volunteers of all ages. These charts will show what a normal brain looks like at different ages, helping doctors spot diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzh…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New pain relief combo for brain surgery patients shows promise
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether adding flurbiprofen axetil to a standard numbing medicine (ropivacaine) can better control pain after brain surgery. About 216 adults having planned brain surgery will receive the combination or standard care. The goal is to see if patients need less a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:25 UTC
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Spinal headache study pulled before starting
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study was designed to compare two methods of delivering an epidural patch using platelet-rich plasma to treat headaches from spontaneous intracranial hypotension (a spinal fluid leak). It aimed to see if a blind two-site patch was as good as a targeted patch. However, the tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New injection may ease shingles pain faster
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a numbing medicine and steroids into tender spots can reduce pain from shingles better than standard antiviral drugs alone. About 136 adults with severe shingles pain for less than 90 days will take part. The main goal is to see if this treatmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New pain block could ease recovery after brain surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single injection of a long-acting numbing drug (liposomal bupivacaine) into the scalp can provide better pain relief after brain surgery than the standard numbing drug. About 118 adults having planned brain surgery will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New model aims to predict Post-Surgery headaches in pituitary patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some people get headaches shortly after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor through the nose. Researchers will track 500 patients to find risk factors and build a prediction model. The goal is to help doctors better manage and reduce these headaches, impro…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC