Xijing Hospital

This study is testing whether a smartphone app with artificial intelligence can help adults with epilepsy in rural China better manage their condition. The app provides features like medication reminders and remote consultations with doctors. Researchers will compare the app to s…

This study compares two common devices used to open clogged heart arteries in people with diabetes. It follows 1500 patients who received either a permanent metal stent that slowly releases medication or a special balloon coated with medication that is then removed. The goal is t…

This study is testing whether some patients with triple-negative or HER2-positive breast cancer can safely skip a lymph node biopsy after successful chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if omitting this surgery reduces complications like arm swelling and pain without increasing …

This study compares two blood pressure medications (carvedilol and propranolol) to see which works better at preventing repeat bleeding in people with advanced liver disease. All 350 participants will first receive a procedure to tie off swollen veins, then take one of the two me…

This study is testing whether using 3D computer simulations helps doctors place a replacement heart valve more accurately during a minimally invasive procedure. It will compare outcomes in about 350 patients with severe aortic valve leakage, where one group gets the procedure gui…

This study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA from tiny particles called exosomes to diagnose prostate cancer. Researchers want to see if this test can accurately identify prostate cancer and distinguish between aggressive and less serious forms. The study involves 1,6…

This study is looking at a new way to predict if a common, low-risk form of bladder cancer will come back after surgery. Researchers are checking if a specific marker (SIX6) found in urine or tissue can tell which patients are at higher risk of recurrence. The goal is to help doc…

This study is testing whether stimulating specific acupuncture points on the hands can help improve consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries. It involves 60 participants who are in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. Researchers will measure changes in consciou…

This study aims to find out if measuring a person's heart rate patterns can help predict whether they will respond to specific biologic medications for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will observe 100 patients starting new treatment, monitoring their heart rate, sle…