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Clinical trials sponsored by Peking Union Medical College Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New radioactive drug targets tough prostate cancer in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, 161Tb-LNC1011, in 15 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The drug is designed to seek out and deliver radiation directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety, find the be…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:51 UTC
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New lung monitor could save lives in ARDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized approach using a special lung monitor (EIT) can improve survival in adults with severe lung failure (ARDS). About 574 patients will be randomly assigned to either the EIT-guided strategy or standard care. The main goal is to see if the pers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:49 UTC
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Inhaled mRNA therapy hopes to improve lung function in cystic fibrosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests an inhaled mRNA drug (BMD003) in 24 Chinese patients aged 12 and older with cystic fibrosis. The goal is to see if it is safe and can improve lung function. Participants will receive multiple doses and be monitored for one year.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:48 UTC
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New hope for anemia patients: drug combo may reduce need for blood transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding enarodustat to standard cyclosporine treatment works better than cyclosporine alone for people newly diagnosed with a type of aplastic anemia that requires regular blood transfusions. About 90 adults who cannot have a stem cell transplant will take…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:48 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to free aplastic anemia patients from transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cyclosporine, eltrombopag or hetrombopag, and romiplostim) in adults newly diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia or transfusion-dependent non-severe aplastic anemia. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve blood cell counts …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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Could a common stroke drug help prevent Long-Term disability?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called butylphthalide can help people who have had a minor stroke recover better over the long term. About 1,200 adults aged 40-80 will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 months. Researchers will track survival, stroke recurrence, disab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:46 UTC
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New quadruple therapy aims to crush high-risk myeloma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a four-drug combination (Isa-VRD) against the standard three-drug regimen (VRD) in people newly diagnosed with a high-risk form of multiple myeloma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if adding isatuximab helps eliminate more cancer cell…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:38 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: drug cocktail aims to restore blood cell production
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cyclosporine, eltrombopag or hetrombopag, and romiplostim) in 43 adults newly diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a condition where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. The goal is to see if this treatment can help…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:37 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to free patients from blood transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding enarodustat to standard cyclosporine treatment helps people with a type of aplastic anemia that needs regular blood transfusions. About 90 adults will receive either the drug combo or cyclosporine alone. The goal is to see if the combination improv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New combo aims to free ITP patients from long-term medication
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—orelabrutinib and romiplostim—can help adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) maintain safe platelet levels and eventually stop other treatments. About 28 participants who have already tried at least one standard therapy wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New cell therapy takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called CAR-M cells, which are immune cells engineered to find and attack a protein called C-MET on pancreatic cancer cells. It is for people with advanced pancreatic cancer whose disease has worsened after chemotherapy. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New pill offers hope for patients with stubborn blood-destroying disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily oral drug called orelabrutinib in 50 adults with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease by stopping the immune system from destroying red blood cells. Partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug trial aims to slow muscle decline in young boys with DMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests the safety of a drug called rituximab in 5 boys aged 6 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. The drug aims to lower certain immune proteins to possibly help muscles work longer. Researchers will watch for side effects and check walking …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study aims to personalize diabetes treatment for younger patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will create a personalized management model for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 40. Researchers will combine traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical data to improve treatment and quality of life. The study plans to enroll 2000 participants an…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: immunotherapy and targeted pill combo tested
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of two drugs—envafolimab (an immunotherapy shot) and axitinib (a targeted therapy pill)—for people with advanced kidney cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the cancer for a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for patients with treatment-resistant anemia after chemo or radiation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called romiplostim N01 in 43 adults with aplastic anemia caused by chemotherapy or radiation that did not improve with standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the bone marrow produce more blood cells and improve blood counts. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for diabetes patients: drug may strengthen bones and prevent breaks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug denosumab can help prevent bone fractures in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for osteoporosis. About 358 adults aged 50 and older (or postmenopausal women aged 45+) will receive denosumab or a placebo. The goal is to see if the d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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App aims to tame pregnancy diabetes with personalized digital plans
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital therapy app designed to help pregnant women with gestational diabetes manage their blood sugar. The app provides personalized diet and activity plans, risk alerts, and educational tips. Researchers will enroll 160 women between 24 and 28 weeks of pregna…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Ancient herbs meet modern science in fertility trial for women with low egg reserve
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula to standard ovulation induction therapy improves pregnancy rates in women aged 22-39 with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply) and infertility. About 320 participants will receive either the combined trea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Smart ventilation: computer coach aims to save lungs in ICU
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a computer program that gives real-time feedback to doctors to help them set breathing machines more safely for critically ill patients with lung injury or respiratory failure. About 208 adults on breathing machines will be randomly assigned to either standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Higher radiation dose may boost rectal cancer remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a higher radiation dose (58.75 Gy) given before surgery can improve complete response rates in 156 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer, compared to the standard dose (50 Gy). Participants receive radiation plus chemotherapy, then surgery or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New triple therapy targets hard-to-treat bile duct cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (disitamab vedotin, lenvatinib, and a PD-1 inhibitor) in 65 adults with advanced HER2-positive bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and how safe it is. Participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Could a heart drug help stroke patients walk again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a PCSK9 inhibitor (a drug that lowers cholesterol) soon after a stroke can help people recover better. About 1,200 adults who had a stroke from narrowed brain arteries will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more peopl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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Can lying Head-Down or herbal medicine save lives in severe pneumonia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a head-down tilt position or a traditional Chinese herbal formula to standard hospital care can lower the risk of death in people with severe pneumonia who need a breathing machine. About 1,500 adults in ICUs across China will take part. The main g…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:52 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare blood disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new oral drug, linprixel, in 22 adults with autoimmune hemolytic anemia that has not responded to or returned after other treatments. The drug aims to control the disease by reducing the immune system's attack on red blood cells. Participants take the drug dail…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC
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Poop pills plus prebiotics: new hope for stubborn constipation?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplant) along with special prebiotics can help people with long-term constipation that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Nineteen adults with refractory functional constipation will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:14 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: combo therapy targets tumors after standard treatment fails
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug combination (SHR-1811 plus bevacizumab) as a second-line treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has worsened after initial chemotherapy. About 80 adults aged 18-75 will participate to see if the combo shrinks tumors or slows cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New study tests better way to open blocked leg arteries
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for blocked arteries in the leg: using a drug-coated balloon alone versus using it after removing some plaque first. The goal is to see which approach keeps the artery open longer. About 408 adults with leg artery blockages will take part and be…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:35 UTC
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New uterine stent aims to speed recovery after abortion
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a small, hormone-releasing device placed in the uterus after an abortion to see if it helps the uterine lining heal better and faster. Researchers will compare this new device against a similar device without hormones in 200 women. The main goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 06, 2026 14:05 UTC
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New PET scan could spot myeloma spots better
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of PET scan that uses a special tracer (68Ga-BCMA nanobody) to find multiple myeloma lesions in the body. Researchers will compare it to the standard FDG-PET scan to see if it detects more disease spots. The goal is to improve diagnosis, staging, and e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot brain diseases earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-FCOB04 to see if it can help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. About 40 adults will receive a PET scan after getting the tracer, and researchers will look at how it binds to MAO-B in the brain. Th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Smart sensors and AI aim to catch pregnancy diabetes weeks earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) combined with artificial intelligence can diagnose gestational diabetes earlier and more accurately than current methods. Researchers will follow 300 pregnant women from early pregnancy through delivery, using CG…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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AI reads eye scans to spot blinding diseases
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test an artificial intelligence (AI) system that reads eye scans (OCT) to diagnose common blinding eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Researchers will collect 2,000 real-world scans and see how well the AI can identify each…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:25 UTC
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Could a simple cervical swab replace biopsy for endometrial cancer detection?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new DNA test (CISENDO) on cells from a routine cervical smear can accurately detect endometrial cancer or precancerous lesions in women at medium-to-high risk. About 3,500 participants will provide a cervical sample and undergo standard hysteroscopy fo…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:18 UTC
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Herbal hope: new study tests traditional remedy for IVF success in women with low egg reserve
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Bushen Tongzhi) can improve pregnancy rates in women with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply) who are doing IVF. About 348 women aged 22-39 will take either the herbal formula or a placebo for 3 months before …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:38 UTC
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Cloned voices of family may soothe ICU Patients' anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether playing a cloned recording of a family member's voice during nursing care can help reduce anxiety and depression in critically ill patients on breathing machines. About 234 adults in Chinese ICUs will receive this voice-cloning care until their breathing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New painkiller could replace morphine for teens after back surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a new drug called Tegileridine is as good as morphine for pain relief in teenagers after scoliosis surgery. About 171 teens will receive either Tegileridine or morphine through a pump they control. Researchers will compare pain scores and side effects over 48 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Anti-Nausea drug may ease unsedated scope procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving ondansetron (an anti-nausea drug) before an unsedated emergency endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal bleeding can reduce patient discomfort and gagging. About 80 adults will receive either ondansetron or a placebo, and doctors will rate patient coo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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Lung cancer study watches real treatments, no new drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study observes how patients with advanced small cell lung cancer are treated in everyday hospital settings and how they respond. About 96 adults will join, and researchers will collect data from medical records and regular check-ins every 3 months. No experimental treatments…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:52 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues behind Fast-Worsening heart disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why some people's coronary artery disease gets worse quickly while others' does not. Researchers will compare medical history, test results, and imaging from 52 adults who have had heart procedures. The goal is to find patterns that could help predict and mana…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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6,700-Patient study to reveal how fat and muscle impact cancer survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 6,743 adults with obesity-related cancers (like breast, colon, or lung cancer) to see how changes in body fat and muscle affect survival, recurrence, and quality of life. Researchers will use advanced imaging to measure body composition, aiming to better un…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:37 UTC
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Scientists map hidden DNA clues to prevent birth defects
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at DNA from 100 families where a baby had a birth defect but standard genetic tests found no clear cause. Researchers will use advanced DNA sequencing to find hidden changes in the structure of genes. The goal is to create a reference map for the Chinese populati…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New study maps hidden cancer paths in colon to tailor surgeries
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at where colon cancer spreads to lymph nodes in the small intestine's lining. About 406 adults with right-sided colon cancer will have their surgical tissue examined. The goal is to learn the exact pattern of spread so surgeons can remove the right amount of tiss…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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What happens when a key lymphoma drug stops working? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at what treatments work best for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) after a drug called polatuzumab vedotin stops working. Researchers will track 200 patients to see which salvage therapies lead to the best outcomes. The goal is to gather real-worl…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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AI-Powered glucose monitors could revolutionize prediabetes detection
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find better ways to identify people at high risk for prediabetes using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and artificial intelligence (AI). Researchers will enroll 1000 adults aged 35 and older with a high diabetes risk score but normal blood sugar levels. By a…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Gut bugs may predict lymphoma drug success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might influence how well a drug called glofitamab works against a type of lymphoma (DLBCL). Researchers will collect stool samples from 30 patients before, during, and up to one year after treatment to see if certain gut bacteria a…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC
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AI and sensors aim to predict surgery risks for rare tumors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study enrolls 200 adults scheduled for surgery to remove pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma tumors. Researchers will test a model that uses 6 factors to predict severe blood pressure swings during the operation, and a real-time tool that warns of changes 60 seconds ahead. Par…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC