Peking University First Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University First Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can a class teach better diabetes control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a structured education program helps adults with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. 150 participants will attend classes covering diet, exercise, insulin use, and complication prevention, followed by regular check-ups for one year. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Radiation blast could boost kidney cancer fight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a very precise form of radiation therapy to standard drug treatment helps people with advanced kidney cancer that has returned or spread. It will compare two groups: one gets the drugs plus radiation, and the other gets just the drugs. The main goa…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Brain 'Pacemaker' trial aims to help patients walk and think again
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, minimally invasive brain stimulation device for people with cerebellar atrophy caused by Cushing's syndrome. The device aims to improve both movement problems (ataxia) and thinking difficulties (cognitive impairment) by stimulating the cerebellum. Res…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop aggressive salivary cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a new drug called rezvilutamide to standard hormone-blocking therapy can help prevent cancer from returning in people with a high-risk type of salivary gland cancer. It is for patients who have already had surgery and radiation, but whose canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop aggressive kidney cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called disitamab vedotin, given along with radiation therapy, can help prevent cancer from returning in patients who have had surgery for a specific type of upper urinary tract cancer (UTUC). The trial will enroll 60 patients whose cancer has a mar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New combo treatment battles kidney cancer return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches to prevent cancer from returning after surgery for upper urinary tract cancer. Researchers are observing whether a combination of radiation and immunotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy for patients at high risk of recurrence. The go…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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AI-Powered home test aims to keep kidney patients out of danger
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a portable, AI-powered heart monitor can help people with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease better control high potassium levels, a common and dangerous complication. Over 1,000 participants will use the device at home to check their potass…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Simple warmth during surgery could fight cancer recurrence and confusion
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large study is testing if carefully managing a patient's body temperature during major cancer surgery can help prevent post-surgery confusion (delirium) and improve long-term survival. It will involve nearly 4,000 older patients (65+) undergoing long surgeries to remove canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Wake up in recovery, not surgery room? study tests faster robot surgery turnover
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two places where patients wake up after robotic surgery: the operating room versus the recovery area. Researchers want to see if waking patients in the recovery area saves operating room time without causing more complications or worse recovery. They are enrol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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AI steps in to help detect cancer earlier in beijing men
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to test a new AI-based early warning system designed to improve how prostate and bladder cancers are found in men. It will involve 3,000 male residents of Beijing aged 50 and older. The goal is to create a better pathway from initial community screening to final d…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New scan aims to spot spreading cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses a special tracer called 68Ga-PFA2. The goal is to see if this scan can better detect when cancer has spread (metastasized) in patients with lung, breast, or pancreatic tumors. Researchers will compare this new scan to the sta…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Hunting the hidden cause of deadly surgery allergies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors diagnose and identify the specific triggers of severe allergic reactions that occur during surgery. Researchers will follow 115 patients who are suspected of having such a reaction, measuring a blood protein called tryptase and performing sk…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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AI steps in to read your CT scan, aims to catch cancer staging mistakes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to automatically and accurately determine the stage of kidney cancer from a patient's CT scan. It will involve 1,000 people with confirmed kidney cancer to see if the AI can reliably tell if the cancer is at a…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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AI steps in as a second pair of eyes to find hidden gland problems in common scans
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) software designed to automatically find nodules on the adrenal glands during routine low-dose chest CT scans. Researchers will use images from 600 adults to train and validate the AI's accuracy. The goal is to create a reli…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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AI vs. prostate cancer: new tool aims to spot the dangerous cases
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing a computer (AI) model designed to analyze prostate MRI scans. The goal is to help doctors better predict which patients have aggressive prostate cancer that needs treatment. It uses data from 3000 men who had both an MRI and a biopsy. The hope…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New scan aims to spot blood cancer earlier, without invasive biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan for people with or suspected of having multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The new scan uses a special probe (68Ga-NB381) designed to attach to a protein (CD38) found on the cancer cells, potentially making the cancer easier to see. Rese…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New biopsy approach aims to find prostate cancer more precisely
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two different biopsy methods to improve prostate cancer detection. Researchers want to see if a simpler, more targeted approach can find significant cancers as well as the current standard method while causing less discomfort. About 600 men who need their firs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could predict amputation risk in leg disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new type of ultrasound imaging can better predict which patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are at risk for serious complications like limb loss or heart problems. Researchers will use this advanced imaging to look at tiny blood vessels i…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New sedation cocktail aims to protect older brains after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if combining two sedative drugs, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can reduce the risk of delirium in older patients recovering from surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU). Delirium is a serious confusion that can lead to longer hospital stays and long-term …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 20:11 UTC
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New drug targets hidden pain after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new pain medication called anrikefon for people recovering from laparoscopic (keyhole) abdominal surgery. Researchers want to see if this drug, given through a patient-controlled pump, can better relieve the internal pain that often goes undertreated after…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 20:11 UTC
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Scientists build crystal ball for Crohn's and colitis treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a prediction tool to help doctors choose the right biologic medication for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will analyze medical information from 200 IBD patients to find p…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 20:11 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early clues to prevent kidney damage after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better early warning signs for kidney injury after kidney removal surgery. Researchers will test new markers in the urine and blood of 60 patients undergoing this operation. The goal is to see if these markers can predict both immediate and long-term kidne…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 20:11 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden clues in blood to spot missed hypertension cause
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand primary aldosteronism, a frequently missed cause of high blood pressure that can lead to heart and kidney problems. Researchers will analyze blood, urine, and tissue samples from 400 people, including patients and healthy volunteers, to look for biol…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early warning signs of type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a system to identify people at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Researchers will follow 340 people—including diabetes patients, their close family members, and healthy adults—for four years. They will collect blood, urine, and stool samples to lo…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC