Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Clinical trials sponsored by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, explained in plain language.
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Brain surgery showdown: which chiari fix works best?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 250 people with Chiari malformation type I and a fluid-filled cavity in the spinal cord (syringomyelia). Researchers compared two surgical methods to see which one leads to better shrinkage of the cavity and fewer complications. The goal is to improve quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 10:11 UTC
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New drug shows promise in reducing brain damage after stroke
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called sodium sivelestat can help people recover better after a stroke caused by a large blood clot. The drug aims to reduce inflammation and further damage after the clot is removed. 20 adults who had a stroke and underwent a clot-removal procedu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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Spinal injury patients walk again with electric implants and robot suits
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new rehabilitation approach for people with spinal cord injury. Ten participants received a combination of spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends electrical pulses to the spine) and a robotic exoskeleton (a wearable robot that helps with walking). The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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New PCOS care pathway shows promise in primary care study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a standardized care plan for women with PCOS in primary care, including a referral system and lifestyle changes. 227 women participated, first receiving lifestyle coaching for 12 weeks, then some also took prebiotics for 8 more weeks. The goal was to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Warm baths may ease seizures in rare childhood disorder
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether taking warm (hyperthermic) baths could safely reduce seizure frequency in 8 children aged 6 months to 6 years with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The treatment was added to their usual seizure medications. Researchers measured changes in monthly seizur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Fever's hidden role in rare childhood seizures revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how fever impacts seizure activity in children with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a rare genetic condition that causes hard-to-control seizures. Researchers surveyed 131 families online to gather information about fever history and seizure changes. The goal was …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 10:08 UTC
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Seizure aftermath: blood pressure spikes tracked in 1,100 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured blood pressure and heart rate in 1,100 epilepsy patients immediately after a seizure and at several time points over the next hour. The goal was to understand how these vital signs change during the post-seizure stage. Researchers compared these readings to ea…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC