Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Peking Union Medical College Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New shot aims to boost stroke recovery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if giving a cholesterol-lowering drug (a PCSK9 inhibitor) soon after a stroke can help people recover better. It will involve over 1,200 patients in China who have had a stroke caused by a narrowed brain artery. Half will get the drug as a single injection, …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Ancient herbs and tilted beds tested in fight against deadly pneumonia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis large study aims to see if adding one of two treatments to standard hospital care can help adults with severe pneumonia who are on breathing machines. Researchers will test whether lying patients in a specific head-down position or giving them a tailored herbal medicine form…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New drug combo aims for Longer-Lasting relief in Tough-to-Treat blood disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether combining two drugs, orelabrutinib and romiplostim, can help people with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) achieve better and longer-lasting control of their condition. It is for adults who have already tried at least one other treatment. The mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Real-Time lung scans could help save lives from severe breathing failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether using a special bedside scanner to personalize ventilator settings can help patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) survive and recover faster. Researchers will compare this personalized approach to standard ventilator care in 574 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Four-Drug combo trial aims to beat standard myeloma treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a fourth drug (isatuximab) to the standard three-drug combination works better for people with high-risk multiple myeloma who cannot receive stem cell transplants. Researchers will compare the four-drug combination against the standard three-d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a Celery-Seed compound stop the next stroke?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a medication called butylphthalide, taken for a full year, can help people who have just had a minor stroke. Researchers want to see if it prevents another stroke, reduces disability, and protects memory and thinking skills. About 1,200 participants …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Ancient herbs meet modern science in quest to boost pregnancy odds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a specific Chinese herbal formula to standard ovulation therapy helps more women with diminished ovarian reserve get pregnant naturally. It will compare pregnancy rates between women receiving the combined treatment and those receiving standar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Ancient herbs vs. modern science: can a traditional formula boost IVF success?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, taken for several months before and during IVF treatment, can help women with low egg reserve get pregnant. Researchers will compare pregnancy rates between women taking the real herbal formula and those taking a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Computer alerts aim to stop ventilators from harming Patients' lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a computer system that gives doctors real-time feedback can help them better protect the lungs of critically ill patients on breathing machines. It will compare the new alert system to standard ICU care in over 200 patients with severe breathing problems.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New study aims to personalize diabetes care by blending modern and ancient medicine
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a personalized management model for people with early-onset type 2 diabetes by combining Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine. It will enroll 2000 adults diagnosed before age 40 to collect detailed health data, including blood sugar monitor…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New hope for stubborn blood disease: experimental pill enters testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a pill called orelabrutinib for people with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) whose disease has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. It will enroll 50 adults to find the best dose and see how well it works to control the disease over 12 to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New pill tested for stubborn blood disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing an oral medication called Linprixel for adults with autoimmune hemolytic anemia that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. Over 12 weeks, doctors will adjust the dose based on how well the patient responds and monitor for side effe…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to help Moms-to-Be manage diabetes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a smartphone app designed to help pregnant women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar. The app provides personalized plans, tracks progress, and offers educational information to improve self-management. Researchers want to see if using this d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Poop transplant trial aims to fix stubborn constipation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new treatment for people with chronic constipation that hasn't improved with standard laxatives or diet changes. Researchers will give participants a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (from a donor's stool) mixed with special prebiotic fibers, aiming to r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 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 it to a similar device without hormones. They will measure the thickness of the uterine lining and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Triple attack on tough bile duct cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new three-drug combination for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific marker called HER2. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 65 participants will receive the treatment, and researchers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study tests better way to clear clogged leg arteries
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which procedure works better for people with long-term blockages in their leg arteries. Researchers will compare using a special drug-coated balloon alone versus using that balloon after first removing some of the artery-clogging plaque. The goal is to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Inhaled gene therapy trial aims to tackle root cause of cystic fibrosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing a new inhaled therapy called BMD003 in Chinese patients aged 12 and older with cystic fibrosis. The therapy uses mRNA to help lung cells produce a needed protein. The main goals are to see if the treatment is safe and to look for early signs that…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Radiation boost tested to shrink rectal tumors, spare surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if giving a higher, more focused dose of radiation to the main tumor before surgery can help shrink it more effectively. It will compare the higher dose to the standard dose in about 156 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if the s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New hope for slowing muscle loss in duchenne kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to check if a drug called rituximab is safe for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who can still walk. It will involve 5 boys aged 6-10 and follow them for one year, closely watching for any side effects. The researchers will also measure changes in t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New hope to stop broken bones in diabetics
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis. Researchers want to see if a drug called denosumab, when given with calcium and vitamin D, can make bones stronger and reduce the chance of new fractures. The goal is to fin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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New two-drug attack on spreading colon cancer enters testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a new drug called SHR-1811, when combined with an existing drug (bevacizumab), can help control advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and worsened after standard first treatment. It will involve about 80 adults whose cancer has a certain level of a p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New Two-Drug attack on advanced kidney cancer begins testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether combining two different types of cancer drugs works better than current options for advanced kidney cancer. About 30 patients who haven't had prior treatment will receive both an immunotherapy injection and a targeted therapy pill. Researchers will t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Radioactive drug trial offers new hope for tough prostate cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study is testing a new radioactive drug called 161Tb-LNC1011 for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see how the drug travels to and stays in tumors. Resear…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC
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New tech aims to spot pregnancy diabetes sooner
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a better system for finding and managing gestational diabetes (GDM) earlier in pregnancy. Researchers will follow 300 pregnant women, using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and AI tools to analyze their blood sugar patterns. The goal is to move diagnos…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could a simple swab replace invasive tests for uterine cancer?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new molecular test (CISENDO) using a cervical swab sample can accurately detect and monitor pre-cancerous and cancerous endometrial lesions. It will enroll 3,500 women at medium-to-high risk for endometrial cancer. Researchers will compare the test's r…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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AI eye doctor: can a computer spot blinding diseases better?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop and test an artificial intelligence (AI) system to help doctors diagnose five common eye diseases from specialized eye scans called OCT. Researchers will collect scan images and medical information from 2000 patients with conditions like diabetic eye di…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden myeloma better
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new type of imaging scan for people with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The scan uses a special tracer that attaches to a protein found on myeloma cells. Researchers want to see if this new scan can find cancer spots more accurately than the current sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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AI and skin sensors could stop diabetes before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find people at high risk for developing diabetes much earlier than current tests allow. Researchers will use wearable glucose monitors and artificial intelligence to analyze data from 1,000 healthy adults. The goal is to create a smarter system that can spot wa…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Can a simple shot make emergency stomach scopes less Gag-Inducing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if giving the anti-nausea drug ondansetron before an emergency stomach scope can make the procedure easier for patients who are awake. Researchers want to see if it reduces gagging and discomfort, helps the doctor see better, and makes the procedure less str…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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AI brings family voices to ICU to calm anxious patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if using artificial intelligence to clone the voices of a patient's loved ones can help reduce anxiety and depression in critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Nurses will use these familiar, cloned voices when communicating with patients…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New drug aims to ease teen pain after surgery with fewer side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new pain medicine called Tegileridine for teenagers having surgery to correct scoliosis. Researchers want to see if it controls pain as well as the standard medicine, morphine, but with fewer side effects like sleepiness or nausea. About 171 teens will use…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Could your gut bugs predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand if the types of bacteria in a patient's gut (the microbiome) influence how well they respond to a lymphoma drug called glofitamab. Researchers will observe 30 patients with a specific type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who are already scheduled to receive this…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Researchers track what happens when a key lymphoma drug stops working
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand what happens to patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) after their cancer progresses despite treatment with a drug called polatuzumab vedotin. Researchers will look back at medical records and follow patients forward to see what treatmen…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Major study investigates hidden link between body composition and cancer survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how changes in body fat and muscle affect survival, cancer recurrence, and quality of life in people with obesity-related cancers. Researchers will follow 6,743 patients with cancers like breast, colorectal, and lung cancer, using advanced imaging to…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Surgeons seek precision in colon cancer operations
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a detailed map showing where colon cancer spreads to lymph nodes in a specific area of the gut. Researchers will examine tissue from 406 patients undergoing surgery for right-sided colon cancer. The goal is to provide surgeons with better evidence on how…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Doctors track lung cancer patients to unlock better treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how patients with advanced small cell lung cancer respond to treatments in real hospital settings, not clinical trials. Researchers will observe 96 patients receiving standard care to learn which treatments work best and how safe they are in everyday…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues in mystery heart disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand a specific, fast-worsening type of heart artery disease (R-CAD) that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. Researchers will compare about 52 patients—some with this rapid form and some with the more common, slower form—by looking at their medi…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC