Peking University

This study tested whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better than traditional finger-prick testing. About 600 participants from two community health centers in China wore a CGM device for three 2-week period…

This study tested a mobile health lifestyle program for 200 overweight or obese pregnant women in China. Participants used a WeChat account and a Huawei wristband to track diet, exercise, and weight, and received personalized feedback. The goal was to see if this approach could h…

This early-phase study tested a new cell therapy called C-CAR039 in 3 adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target two proteins (CD19 and CD20) on cancer cells. T…

This study tested a three-drug combination for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the portal vein (a major blood vessel). The treatment adds a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion to two standard drugs (lenvatinib and a PD-1 inhibitor). The goal was to see if …

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding chemotherapy directly into the liver artery (hepatic arterial infusion) to standard bile duct drainage could help people with advanced perihilar cholangiocarcinoma live longer. The study enrolled 127 adults with inoperable cancer. One grou…

This study tested whether an AI-guided writing program could help teens feel less anxious, depressed, or stressed. Over three days, 486 Chinese adolescents wrote about negative experiences, with some receiving personalized AI feedback. The goal was to see if this simple, digital …

This study tested a smartphone app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help treat depression. 146 adults with depression used the app for 8 weeks, completing weekly AI-guided lessons and homework. The goal was to see if the app could reduce depression symptoms, as mea…

This study tested a group-based writing therapy for Chinese teenagers with PTSD or complex PTSD. 53 teens took part, with some receiving the therapy right away and others placed on a waiting list. The therapy involved 5 to 8 group sessions where participants wrote about their tra…

This study tested a group writing therapy for Chinese teenagers with PTSD. 53 teens took part, with some getting the therapy and others on a waiting list. The goal was to see if writing about their trauma in a group setting could ease PTSD symptoms. Results suggest it may help, b…

This study tested a self-guided online program designed to help people manage their fear of death. 47 adults with high death anxiety were split into two groups: one received the 2-hour online intervention, the other was placed on a waiting list. Researchers measured changes in de…