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Clinical trials sponsored by Xijing Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Scar-Free thyroid surgery could match traditional open surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical approaches for unilateral thyroid cancer: a newer, scar-free endoscopic technique through the armpit versus standard open neck surgery. Researchers will track complications, recovery time, and patient satisfaction in 400 adults aged 18-70 with ear…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets tough MS cases in early safety trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new treatment called S103 (BCMA-CAR T cells) in 9 adults with progressive or hard-to-treat multiple sclerosis (MS). The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to find the best dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could stem cell exosomes recolor white patches in vitiligo?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether exosomes from umbilical cord stem cells can safely help restore skin color in adults with vitiligo. 96 participants with active or stable vitiligo will receive either exosome infusions or injections alongside standard light therapy and ointment. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial will test a combination of two drugs—serplulimab (an immunotherapy) and SHR-A1811 (a targeted chemotherapy)—given before surgery to women with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. The main goal is to see how many patients have no cancer left at the time o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could removing a mole help treat vitiligo? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether surgically removing the central mole (halo nevus) in people with vitiligo leads to better skin color restoration than using medication alone. Sixty participants aged 6 to 45 will be randomly assigned to either have the mole removed plus standard treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer? Triple-Drug combo tested after key therapy fails
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs (neratinib, fulvestrant, and eribulin) in 35 women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2+) that has stopped responding to the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking aggressive stomach tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called zanidatamab, given with chemotherapy before surgery, for people with a specific type of stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has high levels of HER2 protein. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors more effectively t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Stool sample screening could revolutionize digestive cancer detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if testing stool samples for multiple markers can accurately screen for stomach and colorectal cancers. About 5,000 adults scheduled for endoscopy will provide a stool sample before the procedure and be followed for two years. The goal is to develop a non-i…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a common anesthetic drug shield elderly brains after surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether esketamine, a drug used in anesthesia, can help older adults recover their thinking and memory more quickly after oral and maxillofacial surgery. About 98 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either esketamine or a placebo during …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a tiny zing at your fingertips wake the brain? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mild, painless electrical stimulation at specific acupoints on the hands can help people with disorders of consciousness after severe brain injury. The treatment is given daily for 14 days. Researchers will compare the stimulation to a sham (fake) treat…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Zapping the brain without surgery: new hope for epilepsy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference (TI) for people with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. 30 adults will receive 5 days of TI stimulation targeting the hippocampus. The goal is to see if this reduces seizure frequency o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New opioid aims to ease pain without slowing digestion
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new painkiller called oliceridine fumarate can control pain after lumbar spine surgery while helping the gut recover faster. Standard opioids often cause constipation and slow digestion. The trial will compare oliceridine to the usual drug sufentanil in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New drug may help gut wake up faster after colon surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer drug, sugammadex, helps the bowels recover faster after colorectal surgery compared to an older drug combination (neostigmine/atropine). 560 adults having elective colorectal surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs at the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Massive HCM database aims to unlock better heart care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect health information from 3000 people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) across multiple hospitals in China. The goal is to build a comprehensive database to understand how the disease is currently diagnosed and treated, and to identify factors that affe…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New heart ablation method may spare stomach side effects
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of heart ablation for people with persistent atrial fibrillation: pulsed field ablation and radiofrequency ablation. The goal is to see which one causes fewer stomach problems after the procedure. Twenty participants will be matched by age and health…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New device could replace risky brain monitoring in ICU
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a non-invasive device called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) can safely monitor brain blood flow in 100 ICU patients with conditions like stroke or brain bleeding. Currently, doctors must insert a probe into the skull to check this, which can cause infec…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a blue dye spare breast cancer patients from arm swelling?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a simpler way to check for cancer spread after chemotherapy in women with node-positive breast cancer. Doctors will use a blue dye called methylene blue to find and remove a wider area of lymph nodes, instead of the standard method. The goal is to see if this app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Pre-Surgery sleep patterns linked to Post-Op brain and kidney risks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the way you sleep before heart surgery is connected to problems like confusion (delirium) or kidney damage after the operation. Researchers will track 549 adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal is to find patterns that …
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study aims to predict stroke recovery in first week
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 180 stroke patients who had a clot-removal procedure. Researchers will measure brain blood flow and electrical activity at days 1-3 and day 7 after treatment. The goal is to see if early changes in brain function can predict how well patients …
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Could feeding stroke patients only during the day save lives?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of feeding severe stroke patients through a tube: the standard method of continuous feeding around the clock versus a new approach of feeding only during daytime hours. Researchers will enroll 60 patients to see if the daytime-only schedule improves s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood cytokines may hold key to predicting vitiligo progression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure 12 immune-signaling proteins (cytokines) in the blood of 125 people with vitiligo and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a model that can predict when the disease will become active and how well a patient will respond to treatment. Currently, doctor…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Thyroid microcancer study: surgery, heat ablation, or just watching?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 1,630 people with a small, low-risk thyroid cancer to compare three management options: surgery, heat ablation (a minimally invasive procedure), or active surveillance (monitoring without immediate treatment). The goal is to see which approach offers the best s…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC