Peking Union Medical College Hospital

This trial tests whether adding omega-3 supplements to a healthy lifestyle program can lower fasting triglycerides in adults with mild-to-moderate high blood fats. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either omega-3 capsules or a placebo (corn oil) for 12 weeks, while al…

This trial investigates whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard corticosteroids can better treat severe checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis (CIP) — a serious lung inflammation that can occur in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. About 60 adults with grade 3 or 4 CIP wi…

This trial tests a remote monitoring system that uses artificial intelligence to help women after childbirth perform pelvic floor muscle training correctly. Participants use a mobile app and a home device, while healthcare providers track their progress and give feedback. The goa…

This study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (RT-CGM) during pancreaticoduodenectomy (a complex surgery) helps keep patients' blood sugar in a safe range and improves recovery. About 246 adults scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to stand…

This study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adjusts the treatment plan daily based on the patient's anatomy. It included 15 women with endometrial or cervical cancer who had surgery and needed radiation. The goal was to see if smaller treatment margins could be used sa…

This completed Phase 4 trial tested the HIV drug Biktarvy in 202 people who were newly diagnosed with HIV and had low CD4 counts (under 200), meaning they started treatment late. Participants received either Biktarvy or a standard three-drug combination. The main goal was to see …

This study tested whether a powerful blood thinner called tirofiban can improve recovery in people with a specific type of stroke called branch atheromatous disease (BAD). BAD strokes often get worse quickly and have few good treatments. The trial enrolled 516 adults within 48 ho…

This study tested whether baricitinib, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, can help people with active Sjogren's syndrome. 87 participants were randomly assigned to receive either hydroxychloroquine alone or baricitinib plus hydroxychloroquine for 24 weeks. The goal was…

This study tested whether using a special imaging technique (EIT) to set breathing machine pressure helps people with severe lung injury (ARDS) survive longer compared to using a standard pressure table. Over 600 adults on breathing machines took part. The main goal was to see if…

This study compared two surgical techniques to fix uterine or vaginal prolapse: sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) and ischial spine fascia fixation (ISFF). Researchers wanted to see which method works better and improves quality of life more. The study included 76 women aged …

This study tests a new screening method to tell apart two causes of high blood pressure: a rare genetic condition called Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism (GRA) and a more common adrenal tumor. The approach combines an overnight dexamethasone suppression test with detailed …

This completed study of 6,608 pregnant women in China aimed to create a risk score to predict gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) early in pregnancy. Researchers collected basic information, lab results, and diet/exercise data from hospital systems and questionnaires. The goal is…

This study tested a wearable bracelet that delivers mild electrical stimulation to a point on the wrist (PC6) to prevent nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery. 326 women participated, and the bracelet was used alongside standard anti-nausea drugs. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a one-month program designed to build inner strength in elderly cancer patients who were feeling demoralized. 66 patients took part, with half receiving the program plus standard care and the other half receiving standard care alone. The goal was to see if the p…

This study tested a personalized dose of a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) to help surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during emergency gallbladder removal. 21 patients with acute cholecystitis received a dye dose calculated from their MRI scans. The goal was to improve surgi…

This study tests whether a specialized training program called off-script diagnosis and differential diagnosis (D&D) training can improve neurology residents' ability to diagnose and manage acute ischemic stroke. The training focuses on structured analysis of stroke causes, mimic…

This study tested whether squirting vinegar into the small intestine during an endoscopy can help collect pancreatic juice for cancer testing. 75 people with suspected pancreatic cancer took part. The goal was to see if this method works and find the best amount of vinegar and co…

This study looked at 195 adults with achalasia, a rare condition that makes it hard to swallow. Researchers checked if certain antibodies in the blood are linked to how severe the disease is and how well patients respond to a treatment called POEM. The goal was to see if these an…

This study looked at whether the types of bacteria in the gut are linked to whether pancreatic cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients with and without lymph node spread. They hope to find bacterial and chemical clues that coul…

This completed study from Peking Union Medical College Hospital looked at 200 critically ill ICU patients with sepsis. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood flow congestion (VExUS score) and checked if it was linked to gut injury. The goal was to see if this simple test co…

This study looked at 78 people with Takayasu arteritis, a rare disease that causes narrowing of the main artery from the heart. Researchers compared those who had surgery or a procedure to open the artery with those who got only medication. The goal was to see which group lived l…