Peking Union Medical College
Clinical trials sponsored by Peking Union Medical College, explained in plain language.
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New drug trial targets lung cancer in the brain
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called furmonertinib in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see how well the drug controlled the cancer in the brain and body, and how safe it was. It specifically enrolled 24 patie…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Ear acupuncture eases pain and speeds healing after knee surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a traditional Chinese medicine technique called ear acupuncture could help people recover better after knee replacement surgery. Researchers worked with 116 patients to see if the therapy could reduce post-surgery pain, swelling, anxiety, and improve kne…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New plan aims to ease agony of cancer treatment mouth sores
Symptom relief CompletedThis study created and tested a new, standardized nursing plan to help prevent and manage painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers worked with 54 cancer patients to see if the plan was practical to use and effec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Which surgery works better for a shrunken face?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 60 patients with hemifacial atrophy, a condition where one side of the face shrinks. Researchers compared two common surgeries—fat grafting and tissue flap reconstruction—to see which one better improved facial symmetry. They measured results using befor…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC