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Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment for biliary tract cancer (a rare and aggressive cancer of the bile ducts or gallbladder) that cannot be removed by surgery. The approach combines hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC), which delivers high-dose chemo directly to the liver, with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Virus therapy tested as last hope for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety and initial effects of a new treatment called IDOV-SAFE in people with advanced digestive system cancers (like colon, stomach, or liver cancer) that have stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment involves injecting a modi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 20:19 UTC
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Writing away trauma: new group therapy trial for teens with CPTSD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a group-based writing therapy can help teenagers aged 10-18 who have Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). 120 teens will be split into two groups: one receives the writing therapy and the other gets supportive therapy. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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Shame-Busting therapy could save teen lives
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of talk therapy that focuses on shame, a key emotion linked to suicidal thoughts and actions. About 42 teens aged 13-18 who are in the hospital for suicide risk will get either this shame-focused therapy or standard support. The goal is to see if the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Smartphone therapy app aims to lift depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help treat depression. About 325 people aged 14 to 60 with depression or related mood disorders will use the app for 8 weeks, guided by AI. The goal is to see if the app reduces depression symptoms and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Writing away trauma: new therapy for teens shows promise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a guided writing therapy can help teenagers with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). 120 teens aged 10-18 will be split into two groups: one receiving the writing therapy and the other receiving supportive talk therapy. The goal is to see if writi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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CrossFit for kids with autism: a new way to boost school readiness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 12-week exercise program combining movement skills with CrossFit-style workouts for 184 children aged 3-6 with autism. The goal is to see if it improves motor skills, social interaction, and self-control, helping them be more ready for school. Kids are randomly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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Can a smartphone app speed up recovery from depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a digital mindfulness program to usual care helps adults aged 18-65 recover from emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Participants will attend online group sessions and use a WeChat mini-program for guid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:17 UTC
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Massive study in china aims to unlock secrets of pregnancy and child health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 2,800 pregnant women and their children in Weifang, China, to see how things like diet, environment, and lifestyle during pregnancy affect health for both mother and child. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and child developme…
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Blood test may predict stomach cancer relapse months before scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized blood test that looks for tumor DNA can detect stomach cancer recurrence earlier than standard imaging. About 110 people who had chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III stomach cancer will provide blood samples over time. The goal is…
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mindfulness study tracks weekly emotional shifts in 500 adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a 7-week online mindfulness program helps people with anxiety or depression. About 500 adults will fill out weekly surveys to track changes in emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The goal is to understand which skills improve first and lead to emotional rel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC