China National Center For Cardiovascular Diseases
Clinical trials sponsored by China National Center For Cardiovascular Diseases, explained in plain language.
-
Heart pump patients: aspirin may not be needed with blood thinner
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 220 advanced heart failure patients who received a CH-VAD heart pump to see if adding aspirin to the standard blood thinner warfarin changed their risk of serious bleeding or clotting events. The main goal was to compare survival without stroke, pump clots, ma…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
-
Ancient exercise may tame rising blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, can lower blood pressure in people with high-normal levels (130-139/85-89 mmHg). 216 adults aged 40 and older practiced Baduanjin, and researchers measured their blood pressure over 12 and 52 weeks.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
-
Smart system helps control blood pressure in thousands
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a comprehensive intelligent system (CHESS) to help manage high blood pressure in primary care clinics. Over 1,600 people took part, and the system aimed to lower blood pressure over 12 months. The approach used technology to support doctors and patients in bette…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
-
AI app aims to keep heart patients out of the hospital
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced mobile app can help people with coronary heart disease manage their health after leaving the hospital. Over 1,100 participants were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual care. The app provided reminder…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:18 UTC
-
Snap a selfie, check your heart? new algorithm tested
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a computer algorithm can detect signs of coronary artery disease by analyzing facial photos. Researchers took pictures of 100 adults from the community who had a moderate risk of heart disease. The goal was to see how accurate the algorithm is at identif…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
-
AI reads your face to spot hidden heart disease
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can predict coronary artery disease using information collected without touching the patient, like facial images or voice. Researchers enrolled nearly 3,000 people who were already scheduled for heart tests. The goal was to s…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
-
Massive study reveals hidden costs of heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at hospital bills for over 15,000 people with cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease. Researchers collected information on what patients spent during hospital stays to understand the real-world costs. The goal is to help doctors and hospitals better manage expen…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
-
New AI tool could spot dangerous heart blockages without extra procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records and images from 100 people with heart artery disease to see if a new computer program could accurately detect significant blockages. The program analyzes ultrasound images taken during a standard heart catheterization to estimate blood flow, w…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
-
1,000 blood clot patients tracked for years to unlock better treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 1,000 adults who had a blood clot in a vein (venous thromboembolism) for several years. Researchers wanted to find out which patients need long-term blood thinners and to learn more about how the disease works and what happens over time. Participants had yearl…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
-
AI reads medical records faster than doctors in heart disease study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested an AI system that reads hospital records to pull out key information about heart disease, like lab results and diagnosis type. Researchers compared the AI's speed and accuracy to seven doctors using records from 308 patients. The goal was to see if AI can help o…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
-
Major study reveals how well heart valve surgery works in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well heart valve repair surgery works for children under 14 with a leaky mitral valve (mitral regurgitation). Researchers followed 427 kids from eight hospitals in China to see if they survived, needed another surgery, or had the valve leak again. The goa…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
-
Researchers fine-tune blood thinner dosing for chinese heart patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the blood thinner edoxaban behaves in 150 Chinese adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal was to see if current dosing models fit Chinese patients and to create a more personalized dosing plan to improve effectivene…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:05 UTC