Huazhong University Of Science And Technology
Clinical trials sponsored by Huazhong University Of Science And Technology, explained in plain language.
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Acupuncture combo may boost IVF success in women with repeated failure
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding fire-needle acupuncture to regular acupuncture can improve pregnancy outcomes for women who have had multiple failed embryo transfers (recurrent implantation failure). Researchers compared three groups: no acupuncture, regular acupuncture alone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:49 UTC
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Fiber fix for fertility? study tests sperm boost in obese men
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking a soluble dietary fiber supplement can improve sperm quality in men with obesity. 74 men took either fiber or a placebo for a period of time. The goal was to see if fiber could help with sperm movement, shape, and count, which are often poor in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:48 UTC
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Flaxseed oil nutrient shows promise for blood sugar control
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether alpha linolenic acid (ALA), a nutrient found in flaxseed oil, can improve blood sugar levels in people with elevated glucose. 94 adults with high blood sugar or well-controlled type 2 diabetes took ALA or a placebo in a crossover design. Researchers meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:37 UTC
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Vitamin d and fiber supplements tested for diabetes heart risk
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking vitamin D3 and prebiotics (a type of fiber) every day for 6 months could improve heart health in adults with type 2 diabetes. 190 people participated. The researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and gut bacteria. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:33 UTC
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Probiotic Bi66 shows promise for regularity in healthy adults
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking a probiotic called Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi66 every day for 8 months can improve bowel function in healthy adults who have fewer than 5 bowel movements per week. 117 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the probio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:37 UTC
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New nerve block may cut opioid use after hip replacement
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ways to manage pain after total hip replacement: a new ultrasound-guided nerve block (QLESP) versus standard local anesthetic injections around the joint (PAI). 68 adults aged 18-65 took part. The goal was to see which method reduces the need for opioid pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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AI vs. search: which helps you Self-Diagnose better?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using an AI chatbot (like DeepSeek) helps people make more accurate self-diagnoses and decide when to see a doctor. Over 6,000 adults in China read short health stories and first guessed what was wrong. Then they used either an AI or a search engine to i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Massive study reveals best strategies for chemo side effect
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 3000 cancer patients to see which treatments work best for preventing and managing neutropenia (low white blood cell count) after chemotherapy. The goal was to find the safest and most effective approaches to reduce infections and improve quality of life. Res…
Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC