China-japan Friendship Hospital

This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron supplement before weight-loss surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients with low iron levels. About 200 participants will receive either the iron infusion or a placebo. The goal is to see if this a…

This study tests whether JAK inhibitors work better than calcineurin inhibitors as the first treatment for lung scarring in people with antisynthetase syndrome. About 80 adults with active lung disease will be followed for 12 months to see which drug improves breathing and surviv…

This study looks at whether combining bariatric surgery with GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs (like Ozempic) can help people with severe obesity lose more weight and keep it off. About 200 adults aged 18-60 with a BMI of 35 or higher and related health issues will take part. The goal…

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a type of diabetes and weight-loss drug) after bariatric surgery helps Chinese adults with obesity lose more weight and avoid regaining it. About 200 participants who had sleeve gastrectomy will be randomly assigned to …

This study looks at whether adding traditional Chinese medicine to standard Western treatment helps people with ankylosing spondylitis move better and feel less stiff. About 790 adults will be followed for 6 months to measure changes in daily function. The goal is to find a more …

This study is testing a new single-port robot to help with weight loss surgery in 50 overweight or obese adults. The goal is to see if the robot makes the surgery safer and more effective, focusing on weight loss, blood pressure, and sugar levels. Participants must have a BMI of …

This study looks at whether combining traditional Chinese medicine with standard Western treatments can better control spine inflammation and slow damage in people with ankylosing spondylitis. About 210 adults aged 18-75 will be followed for up to two years. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether using a real-time microscope (confocal laser endomicroscopy) during a lung lining biopsy helps doctors diagnose unknown pleural disease more accurately. About 158 adults with unexplained fluid around the lung will be randomly assigned to standard biopsy o…

This study tests a drug called macitentan in 40 adults with chest pain that isn't caused by blocked arteries (non-obstructive angina). The goal is to see if the drug improves blood flow in the tiny heart vessels and reduces chest pain. Participants will take macitentan for 4 week…

This study tests a new, ultrasound-guided acupotomy technique to improve symptoms in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 60 adults with active disease will receive the treatment to see if it reduces pain and improves …

This study is developing an artificial intelligence system to predict if heart disease will worsen after a stent procedure. Researchers will collect data from 12,000 patients in China, including blood tests and heart imaging, to identify those at highest risk. The goal is to crea…

This study tests whether a hospital-wide quality improvement program can increase the use of blood clot prevention methods (like medication or compression devices) in patients at risk. About 5,800 adults staying in the hospital for at least 3 days will take part across multiple h…

This study looks at 150 people with Takayasu's arteritis, a rare blood vessel disease, that also affects the lung arteries. Researchers will track their health over time to understand symptoms, treatments, and survival. No new treatments are tested—this is an observation-only stu…