China-japan Friendship Hospital

This trial investigates whether adding an astaxanthin-based dietary supplement to a standard pulmonary rehabilitation program can improve exercise capacity in people with moderate to very severe COPD. Participants take two capsules of the supplement daily for 8 weeks while comple…

This study tests whether a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program can improve fitness, body composition, and reduce sitting time in 208 sedentary adults aged 18-59. Participants are randomly assigned to either Baduanjin training or health education. The main goal is to see if Baduanj…

This study tests whether a special scan (VQDI) can help doctors pick the best lung area to place tiny valves for severe emphysema. About 285 participants will be randomly assigned to have valve placement guided by either the new scan or the usual CT scan. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests a rehabilitation program for cancer patients who developed heart inflammation (myocarditis) from immunotherapy drugs. The program combines a Chinese herbal formula (Shengxian Quyu therapy) with traditional exercises like Baduanjin. Researchers will measure heart …

This trial tests a new dual-function semirigid thoracoscope against the standard rigid thoracoscope for diagnosing pleural disease (fluid buildup around the lungs). The new device is designed to be easier to maneuver and potentially less painful while still obtaining large tissue…

This trial tests a new biopsy method called EBUS-TBMC against the standard needle approach for diagnosing tuberculosis in chest lymph nodes. About 108 adults with suspected TB will undergo both procedures in one session to see which yields better tissue samples. The goal is to im…

This study tests whether augmented reality (AR) glasses can guide people through a breathing test called spirometry, which is used to diagnose COPD. The trial involves 710 adults and compares AR-guided tests to those led by a trained technician. If the AR system works well, it co…

This study tests whether starting with a less invasive ultrasound-guided biopsy can match the accuracy of immediate thoracoscopy (a camera-guided biopsy) for diagnosing unexplained fluid around the lungs. 420 adults with this condition will be randomly assigned to either the step…

This study will compare two ways to diagnose sarcoidosis, a disease that causes inflammation and lumps (granulomas) in the lungs. About 469 people with suspected stage I or II sarcoidosis will be randomly assigned to receive either a newer method called EBUS-guided cryobiopsy or …

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures to diagnose lymphoma in the chest: cryobiopsy (freezing a tissue sample) and needle aspiration (using a thin needle). About 470 adults with suspected new or returning lymphoma will be randomly assigned to one procedure. The go…

This study tests whether Shouhui Tongbian Capsules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can relieve constipation after surgery for benign anal or rectal conditions like hemorrhoids. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to take either the herbal capsules or a standard laxative …

This study tests if a Chinese herbal ointment (Yiwei Jiaohuang) can help stop stomach bleeding caused by blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin. About 60 adults will take the ointment daily for 2 weeks, and doctors will check their stool for hidden blood. The goal is to see if t…

This study investigates how three common anesthetic drugs—midazolam, dexmedetomidine, and esketamine—affect the Bispectral Index (BIS), a brain monitor used to gauge depth of anesthesia. Researchers will enroll 120 adults undergoing gallbladder surgery under a standard propofol-r…

This study looks at whether being frail increases the risk of dangerously low oxygen levels during a procedure called ERCP in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will assess frailty before the procedure and track oxygen levels during it. The goal is to create a simple tool that…

This study will follow 340 patients who developed heart injury from immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track their recovery using both traditional Chinese and Western medicine approaches. The goal is to better understand the disease and…