Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Clinical trials sponsored by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, explained in plain language.
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Electric zaps to the brain may tame severe seizures
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if deep brain stimulation (DBS) of a small brain area called the subiculum can safely reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. Six participants who cannot have standard surgery will receive the implant. The goal is to see if seizure f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC
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AI-Powered brain zaps aim to boost memory in Alzheimer's
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a personalized brain stimulation device (tACS) for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's. The device uses AI to tailor the stimulation based on each person's brain scans. About 460 participants will join to see if it safely improves memo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Could a light helmet slow Alzheimer's? new study tests it
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head (called photobiomodulation) can safely help people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 38 adults aged 50–90 will receive either real or fake light treatments daily for 16 weeks, then everyone …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:29 UTC
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Brain artery test may spot hidden stroke risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study is testing whether a new digital imaging analysis can more accurately predict stroke risk in 400 adults with narrowed brain arteries (50-99% blockage). Participants undergo standard angiography, and researchers use a computer method to measure blood flow …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC