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Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat liver metastases in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a personalized treatment plan for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and stopped responding to standard treatments. The approach combines a liver-directed chemotherapy (HAIC), a targeted therapy (fruquintinib or cetuximab), and an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to shrink tough liver tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) to a standard two-drug combination (lenvatinib and a PD-1 inhibitor) helps people with advanced liver cancer that has invaded major blood vessels or bile ducts. About 150 adults will receive either the …
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink breast tumors before surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug dalpiciclib to standard hormone therapy (letrozole) before surgery can improve outcomes for women with HR+/HER2- early-stage breast cancer. The study enrolls 100 women aged 18-70 whose tumors have a high genetic risk …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New antibody shows promise against tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a drug called AK104, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells, in people with specific types of stomach or colorectal cancer. Participants receive the drug before and after surgery to see if it can completely eliminate the tumor. The trial involv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising cocktail of drugs aims to wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase II trial tests whether adding two targeted drugs (nimotuzumab and camrelizumab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. About 48 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the combination o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can a School-Family-Hospital program keep kids healthy?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a program that uses kindergartens, families, and hospitals to prevent obesity in children aged 4-6. About 980 children in China will take part. The program includes teacher training, health lessons, parent education, and check-ups. Researchers will measure change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Digital tool aims to keep kids healthy: 1,400 children test new obesity prevention program
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a digital health platform delivered through WeChat to prevent obesity in 1,400 school children in grades 2 and 3. The program includes health education, growth monitoring, behavior tracking, and home-school partnerships. Researchers will compare children using th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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AI toolkit aims to speed up epidemic response for diseases like COVID-19 and mpox
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new AI-powered toolkit designed to help public health officials at local CDC offices respond more quickly to emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19, mpox, influenza, and dengue. The toolkit combines data analysis, risk assessment, decision support, and e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Texts, videos, or AI chat: which boosts Kids' health best?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether digital health tools like text messages, videos, or AI conversations can improve the physical and mental health of middle school students. About 800 students aged 11 to 13, with normal weight, overweight, or obesity, will be split into four groups to c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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AI chatbots vs. text: which boosts anxiety Know-How?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether AI chatbots can improve how much adults know about anxiety and how they feel about it. About 200 people will use either a chatbot or read standard materials for one week. The goal is to see if chatting with AI helps people learn more and feel more conf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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AI in medicine: can we sway public opinion?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what people think about using large language models (a type of AI) in medicine. Researchers will survey 3000 adults to see if providing certain information can change their views. The goal is to understand public acceptance, not to test a treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Brain training for seniors with high blood pressure: a new hope?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a personalized brain-training program can improve memory and thinking in older adults (60+) who have high blood pressure but no dementia. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the adaptive training or a placebo version for 12 weeks. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC