Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital

This study tests a telemedicine program for people aged 65-80 with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure living in rural China. Village clinics are randomly assigned to offer either standard care or a program that includes a digital health system, a smartwatch for monitoring…

This study tests whether a telemedicine program, led by village doctors and supported by wearable devices and remote specialists, can prevent heart failure in older adults (65-80) with atrial fibrillation living in rural China. About 1,268 participants will be assigned to either …

This study tests whether ear acupuncture, led by village doctors and supported by telemedicine, can improve sleep in adults aged 65 and older who have both diabetes and high blood pressure. Participants will receive either real or sham ear acupuncture for 6 weeks. The goal is to …

This observational study uses advanced MRI (DTI fiber tracking) to visualize the urethral internal sphincter ring—a muscle that helps control urine flow—and see how it relates to prostate shape. Researchers will scan men with various prostate conditions, including benign enlargem…

This study will follow 2,500 elderly people (ages 65-80) in rural China who have atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. Researchers will screen them for heart failure using blood tests and heart ultrasounds, then check on them every three months to see how their cond…

This study follows 1,000 adults with chronic heart failure to learn what factors influence their health outcomes, such as heart-related death or unplanned hospital visits. Researchers will collect data on genetics, gut bacteria, environment, and other markers. The goal is to bett…