Nanjing Medical University

This study compares two surgical techniques—flexible band and rigid ring—to repair a leaky tricuspid heart valve. About 300 adults with tricuspid regurgitation will be followed to see which method better prevents the need for repeat surgery, worsening of the leak, or death. The g…

This study tests whether giving two drugs—Ulinastatin and Thymosin α1—right after emergency surgery for a torn aorta can prevent dangerous body-wide inflammation and organ failure. About 200 adults will receive the drugs, and doctors will track their organ function for a week. Th…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface combined with mild electrical brain stimulation can improve facial movement in people with peripheral facial palsy. Thirty adults aged 18-70 with moderate to severe facial weakness will receive up to 20 sessions ove…

This study tests whether giving patients capsules containing gut bacteria (called Probacine) before and after heart surgery can reduce gut injury and organ failure. Researchers will enroll 500 adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery. The goal is to see if changing the gut microb…

This study tests whether a combination of exercise, fruit, and vitamin supplements can reduce frailty in older adults aged 65 to 80. About 934 participants with low physical activity and low fruit intake will be split into two groups: one receives the combined intervention three …

This study follows 438 older adults (60+) who had surgery for gastric cancer. Researchers want to understand how diet changes over time and how those changes relate to frailty. Participants complete surveys at discharge and at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. The goal is to desi…