Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Clinical trials sponsored by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, explained in plain language.
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New drug shows promise in stroke recovery trial
Disease control CompletedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Spinal implant and robot suit help paralyzed patients take steps
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new rehabilitation approach for people with spinal cord injury. Ten participants received a spinal cord stimulation implant and used a robotic exoskeleton to help them walk. The goal was to improve leg muscle strength and overall quality of life. The combinati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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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 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study tests better care path for PCOS patients
Disease control CompletedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Stroke drug may work hours later than thought
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a clot-busting drug called rhTNK-tPA can help people having a stroke when given 4.5 to 24 hours after symptoms begin. It included 570 adults with a stroke that did not involve a large blocked artery. The goal was to see if the drug leads to better recove…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Warm baths tested as seizure treatment for rare childhood disorder
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether daily 20-minute warm baths could safely reduce seizures in 8 children (ages 6 months to 6 years) with CDKL5 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing hard-to-control seizures. The treatment was added to their usual medications for 12 weeks. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Prepping before spine surgery may cut complications in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a pre-surgery health optimization program (prehabilitation) combined with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) can reduce complications in elderly patients undergoing spinal fusion. 164 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the PREERAS …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive study sheds light on rare brain vessel condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 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…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Fever's impact on seizures in rare genetic disorder revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 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.…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Seizure aftermath: blood pressure spikes tracked in 1,100 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 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…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Large study aims to predict stroke in silent artery disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study followed 3,849 people with asymptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis (narrowing of brain arteries) to better understand how the disease progresses and to improve stroke prediction. Participants underwent routine imaging and cognitive tests over …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:06 UTC