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Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University Third Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Immune cells injected into brain to fight tumors: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, for adults with malignant brain tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The NK cells are grown in a lab and then given through a vein and directly into the brain. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:31 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, glofitamab and lenalidomide, in people with a fast-growing type of blood cancer called mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor. About 43 adults will receive the drugs intr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New study seeks to unlock secrets of vitiligo Cream's success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with vitiligo, a skin condition that causes white patches. Researchers want to understand what factors make a cream called ruxolitinib work better or worse. They will follow 170 people aged 12 and older who have vitiligo on less than 10% of their body. Th…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack aims to wipe out lymphoma cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs (pomalidomide, orelabrutinib, and zuberitamab) in people with untreated mantle cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment can reduce cancer cells to undetectable levels after six cycles. Participants wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New heart bypass method aims for safer recovery without opening the chest
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a less invasive heart bypass surgery that avoids touching the main artery (aorta) to reduce risks. About 260 people with coronary artery disease will either get this new technique through a small chest incision or standard open-chest bypass. The main goal is to s…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Ancient herbal formula tested for speedy heart surgery recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a traditional Chinese medicine called Fuzheng Yangxin prescription can help people with a specific energy imbalance (Qi-Yin deficiency) recover more quickly and safely after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 300 participants will be followed to see…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC
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New drug and high-tech scans aim to ease thyroid eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called teprotumumab N01 in 50 people with thyroid eye disease, a condition that causes bulging eyes and discomfort. Participants receive the drug and are checked with special PET and MRI scans to see if their symptoms improve. The goal is to see if the dru…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Could a Plant-Based pill help lung scarring in autoimmune patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tetrandrine tablets can improve lung function in adults with connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease (a type of lung scarring). About 100 participants will receive either tetrandrine or a placebo, on top of their usual medications, for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New ultrasound tech aims to spot cancer in lymph nodes without a needle
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new ultrasound method called super-resolution ultrasound (SRUS) to see if it can better tell the difference between benign (harmless) and malignant (cancerous) lymph nodes. About 779 adults with abnormal lymph nodes will get this special ultrasound before a bio…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:31 UTC
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Can preventive surgery stop ovarian cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether different types of preventive surgery can lower the chance of getting ovarian cancer in women with certain gene changes (like BRCA). About 480 women will choose between standard surgery, delayed ovary removal, or close monitoring. Researchers will trac…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Smart sleeve could replace In-Person rehab for shoulder surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a wearable device-based remote rehabilitation system to traditional in-person rehab for people recovering from rotator cuff surgery. 72 adults who had their first rotator cuff repair at Peking University Third Hospital will participate. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:31 UTC
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Mind over knee: Pre-Surgery therapy may boost ACL recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) session before ACL reconstruction surgery can reduce fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and improve physical function. Researchers will enroll 44 patients aged 18-45 and randomly assign them to receive either stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:28 UTC
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New balance training may speed knee recovery after ACL surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether visual-guided balance training helps people who had ACL reconstruction surgery recover knee function and walking ability better than standard rehab. About 45 patients and some healthy volunteers will participate. Researchers will measure joint movement, m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:26 UTC
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New dressing could speed healing of stubborn wounds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new absorbable dressing that fights bacteria and helps heal chronic wounds that haven't improved for at least a week. About 30 adults aged 18-80 with infected or contaminated wounds will use the dressing for 3 weeks. The main goal is to see how much the wound s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New ointment could save limbs from diabetic ulcers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a natural ointment called Xiang Lei can help heal diabetic ulcers more effectively than standard care. Diabetic ulcers often lead to serious infections and amputations. The ointment works by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair. About 56 adul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New shingles drug could beat current standard for pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two antiviral drugs, brivudine and famciclovir, to see which is better at reducing pain from shingles and preventing long-term nerve pain. About 140 adults with shingles will take one of the two medicines. Researchers will track pain levels over 90 days and ch…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Smart sleeve could unfreeze shoulders without clinic visits
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a wearable device-based intelligent rehabilitation system to traditional in-person therapy for people with frozen shoulder. About 42 adults aged 40-60 will use either the smart system or standard rehab to see if the wearable improves shoulder movement, reduces…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Pre-Surgery workouts may boost knee recovery after ACL tear
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing exercise rehabilitation before surgery can improve bone density, tendon healing, and balance in people with an ACL tear. Researchers will measure healing with MRI and movement tests. The goal is to see if pre-surgery exercise leads to better reco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict heart and kidney risks in metabolic syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 4,526 people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome to identify factors that predict future heart attacks, strokes, or death. Researchers will analyze blood samples and use stress echocardiograms to build a model that helps doctors personalize trea…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study targets Tough-to-Treat arthritis in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 200 adults with rheumatoid arthritis that does not get better with standard treatments. The goal is to learn more about this hard-to-treat form of arthritis and find better ways to manage it. Researchers will track symptoms, quality of life, and look for cl…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Could a simple delay in IVF trigger timing boost pregnancy success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether waiting 1-2 extra days before giving the final hormone shot (trigger) during IVF can lead to better embryos and higher live birth rates. It involves about 834 women under 42 with specific fertility levels. The goal is to help doctors and couples choose…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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4,700 kidney cancer records mined to build smarter treatment predictor
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records from 4,700 kidney cancer patients treated between 2012 and 2024. The goal is to create a tool that can predict how the disease will progress and help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient. No new drugs or treatments are being …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC