Peking Union Medical College
Clinical trials sponsored by Peking Union Medical College, explained in plain language.
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New program helps smokers at risk for COPD cut down
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to help smokers at high risk for COPD reduce their smoking. Over 4,200 adults aged 35 and older who smoked or had recently quit took part. The program included health checks, digital tools, and education to support quitting or cutting back. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New community program targets COPD and mental health together
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial in Xishui, China, tested a community-based program for 3,571 adults aged 35 and older who were at high risk for COPD and had mental health symptoms. The program included lung function tests, digital mental health support, smoking cessation help, and health ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New community program helps High-Risk COPD patients take control of their health
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a community-based program for adults at high risk for COPD who also have other health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, or mental health concerns. Over 9,300 participants in Xishui County were assigned to either the program or usual care. The program in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug shows promise for lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug furmonertinib in 24 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has EGFR mutations and spread to the brain. The goal was to see how long the drug could keep brain tumors from growing. Participants took a daily pill, and research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New nursing protocol eases mouth pain for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study aimed to create a better nursing plan for mouth sores caused by cancer treatments like chemo and radiation. Researchers worked with 54 cancer patients to test a new care routine based on the best available evidence. The goal was to reduce mouth soreness and improve dai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Ear acupuncture eases pain and speeds knee surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether ear acupoint therapy (a type of acupuncture on the ear) can help people recover faster after total knee replacement surgery. 116 patients aged 50-80 participated. The therapy aimed to reduce pain, swelling, anxiety, and improve knee movement and scar hea…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Massive asthma screening in china tests community health approach
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved over 9,000 adults in China who might have asthma. Researchers tested a program where doctors were rewarded for helping the whole community's health. People in the program got health checks, lung tests, and advice on smoking, mental health, weight, and blood pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New Tooth-Bone plate may speed up jaw surgery and improve accuracy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 20 patients who had jaw surgery to correct facial deformities. Researchers compared a new tooth-bone dual-support guide plate to the usual CAD/CAM splints to see which was more accurate and faster. The goal was to find out if the new plate could improve surge…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Eyelid Surgery's Long-Term effects on dark circles revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 120 people who had lower eyelid surgery to remove bags. Researchers wanted to see how the surgery affected dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes months to years later. They used photos and rating scales to measure changes in skin color and wrinkle se…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Study uses 3D scans to see how well surgery fixes facial asymmetry
Knowledge-focused CompletedHemifacial atrophy causes one side of the face to shrink, creating an uneven appearance. Surgeons often use fat grafting or free flap reconstruction to restore volume, but it's not clear how much symmetry actually improves. This study looks back at 60 patients treated between 202…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC