China National Center For Cardiovascular Diseases
Clinical trials sponsored by China National Center For Cardiovascular Diseases, explained in plain language.
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Ancient exercise tested as natural blood pressure fix
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether practicing Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, could help lower blood pressure in adults with elevated levels. Researchers followed 216 participants for up to a year to see if regular practice reduced blood pressure and improved other health marke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Major study charts path for fixing Kids' failing heart valves
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 427 children under 14 in China who had surgery to repair a leaky mitral heart valve. The goal was to see how safe and effective the surgery was over time by tracking if children needed more surgery, had the leak return, or passed away. The results aim to help …
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Your phone as a heart coach: AI app aims to prevent future cardiac crises
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app using artificial intelligence could help people with coronary heart disease better manage their condition after leaving the hospital. Over 1,100 participants were randomly assigned to either use the AI app for tracking health, getting re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Your face could warn you of heart disease: AI study
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could predict coronary artery disease by analyzing non-contact information like facial video, body temperature, and how a person walks. It involved nearly 3,000 people who were already scheduled for standard heart tests. The …
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could a simple selfie help spot hidden heart disease?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a computer algorithm could accurately screen for coronary artery disease using only facial photographs. It involved 100 people from the community who were already at some risk for heart disease. The goal was to see if this photo-based method could be a q…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Heart pump patients: does adding aspirin to warfarin help or hurt?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to see if adding aspirin to the standard blood thinner warfarin affects the risk of serious blood-related problems in patients with a mechanical heart pump. It involved 220 patients with advanced heart failure who had received the CH-VAD …
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Researchers Fine-Tune blood thinner doses for chinese hearts
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how the blood-thinning drug edoxaban works in the bodies of Chinese patients with a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. Researchers followed 150 patients taking the drug for 12 weeks, collecting blood samples to measure drug lev…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Major study tracks 1000 blood clot patients to find who needs lifelong medication
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 1000 adults diagnosed with blood clots (venous thromboembolism) over time to gather information. The goal was to understand which patients are most likely to have another clot and which patients might safely stop long-term blood-thinning medication to avoid bl…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC