Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

This study tested a new rehabilitation approach for people with spinal cord injury. Ten participants received a surgically implanted spinal cord stimulator and used a robotic exoskeleton to help them walk. The goal was to see if combining these two technologies could improve leg …

This study tested whether adding sodium sivelestat, a drug that reduces inflammation, to standard mechanical thrombectomy could improve outcomes in 20 stroke patients with large vessel occlusion. The drug aims to prevent 'futile recanalization,' where blood flow is restored but p…

This study looked at a standardized way to diagnose and treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in primary care. Researchers worked with 227 women aged 18-50 to see if a structured care plan, including lifestyle changes and prebiotic supplements, could improve insulin resistance a…

This study tested whether a clot-dissolving medicine called rhTNK-tPA can help people who have a stroke but do not have a large blocked artery. The drug was given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms started, which is later than the usual 4.5-hour window. About 570 adults with…

This study looked at 250 people with Chiari malformation type I and syringomyelia to compare two surgical approaches: one that opens the covering of the brain and spinal cord, and another that also removes or shrinks the tonsils at the base of the brain. The goal was to see which…

This study tested whether warm baths (hyperthermic baths) can safely reduce seizures in children with CDKL5 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing hard-to-control seizures. Eight children aged 6 months to 6 years took warm baths as an add-on to their usual seizure medicines.…

This study tested a program that combines pre-surgery exercise and education with enhanced recovery methods for elderly patients undergoing spine surgery. The goal was to reduce complications and improve recovery. 164 participants were randomly assigned to the program or standard…

This study looked at 1180 adults with dural arteriovenous fistulas (abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the brain lining). Researchers tracked patients' recovery and complications after treatment, as well as how often the condition came back. The goal was to gather…

This completed observational study followed 3,849 people with asymptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis (narrowing of brain arteries) to understand how plaque changes over time and how it relates to stroke risk. Participants underwent routine imaging and cognitive tests. The goal…

This study looked at how blood pressure and heart rate change in the hour after an epileptic seizure. Researchers measured these vital signs at several time points in 1,100 people with epilepsy. The goal was to better understand the body's response right after a seizure, which ma…

This study looked at how fever changes seizure patterns in people with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a rare genetic condition that causes hard-to-control seizures. Researchers surveyed parents of 131 affected individuals to collect information on fever history and seizure frequency.…