Huashan Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Huashan Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for stubborn muscle weakness: tofacitinib shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called tofacitinib in 19 adults with myasthenia gravis that did not improve with standard treatments. Participants took a 5 mg tablet twice daily for 4 months, then stopped for 1 month. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce muscle weakness and impr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:33 UTC
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Brain cancer combo shows promise in early study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 136 people with newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma, a rare brain cancer. Researchers compared standard chemotherapy alone to chemotherapy plus a targeted drug called orelabrutinib. The goal was to see if the combination improved tumor shr…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Brain-Boosting combo shows promise for memory decline
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mix of cognitive training, physical exercise, healthy lifestyle advice, and computer-based activities could help older adults with or at risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 120 people aged 50-75 took part, with half receiving the multi-component …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:41 UTC
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Can a cream speed up laser recovery? new study says maybe
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special skincare product (Endocare) helps facial skin heal faster after a laser treatment. Twenty-four adults used the product on one side of their face and a placebo on the other, without knowing which was which. Doctors checked healing by looking at …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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AI could predict dialysis complications before they happen
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at health records from 778 adults on long-term hemodialysis to see if artificial intelligence could predict serious complications like heart disease or stroke. Researchers used past data to build computer models that might give early warnings. The goal was to he…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:16 UTC
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Ultrasound reveals hidden nerve patterns in the neck
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used ultrasound to look at the structure of nerves in the neck (the brachial plexus) in 200 adults who were already scheduled for surgery. The goal was to learn more about how these nerves appear on ultrasound, not to treat any condition. The findings may help doctors …
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 22, 2026 16:00 UTC