Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

This early-stage study is testing the safety and initial effects of a nasal spray containing tiny particles (exosomes) from umbilical cord stem cells in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The spray is given twice a week for 12 weeks. The study will first test incre…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can safely help regulate blood pressure in people with either high or low blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to receive this experimental stimulation treatment. The goal is to see if thi…

This study is testing a special 6-week training program designed to prepare adults aged 75 and older for back surgery. The program includes guided exercise, nutrition advice, and brain-protection strategies. Researchers want to see if getting stronger before surgery helps people …

This study aims to see if a 6-week home exercise program, when added to standard pain medication, is better at improving daily function and reducing pain over one year compared to medication alone. It will involve 314 adults aged 60 and older who have had chronic low back pain fo…

This study is testing whether a drug called efavirenz, currently used for HIV, can help people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) live longer. It will involve 246 adults with CJD across 21 hospitals. Half will receive the drug and half will receive a placebo (a dummy pill) to s…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that provides personalized weather-related health warnings and helps manage risk factors can reduce the chance of a second stroke. It will involve over 10,000 people who have recently had a stroke. The goal is to see if this digital …

This study is testing whether a specific dietary program can help control the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in women who are overweight or obese. Researchers will compare this special diet to standard advice over 24 weeks, looking for improvements in menstrual regu…

This study is testing whether a nightly nasal device, which uses gentle suction to keep the airway open, can help improve memory and thinking in people with early memory loss who also have moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. About 65 participants will be randomly assigned to either u…

This study aims to see if using a new set of evidence-based nutrition guidelines helps patients in surgical intensive care units (ICUs) get the right amount of food and protein to aid their recovery. It will involve 200 patients and the ICU staff caring for them in China. Researc…

This early study is exploring whether daily near-infrared light therapy can help control symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It will involve 40 patients who will receive light therapy at home for 96 weeks while researchers track changes in memory and thinking skills…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation can help people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease or memory problems caused by Alzheimer's. The treatment involves wearing a cap that delivers a mild electrical current to the scalp. Researchers …

This study looks back at medical records to compare two approaches for treating severe strokes caused by a blocked artery in the brainstem. It aims to see whether a surgical procedure to remove the clot or standard medication leads to better recovery for 518 patients. The main go…

This study is testing a new support package for older adults who have two or more long-term health problems, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The package includes digital tools, personalized guidance, and ongoing support to help manage their health. Researchers w…

This study aims to develop and test a new computer system designed to better diagnose and classify a condition where blood pressure drops dangerously when standing up, known as orthostatic hypotension. The system will use multiple sensors to monitor blood pressure and brain blood…

This study aims to create better tools for diagnosing and predicting recovery in patients with severe brain injuries who have disorders of consciousness. Researchers will combine different types of medical information, like brain scans and clinical exams, to build a smarter diagn…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help people who have had a stroke prevent a second one. The app gives users personalized advice based on their specific health risks, like blood pressure or blood sugar. Researchers will follow about 5,000 stroke survivors for a …

This study is testing if a smartphone app can help prevent a second stroke. The app will send personalized warnings about weather-related health risks, like extreme temperatures, to people who have recently had a stroke. Researchers will enroll over 5,000 patients to see if using…

This study is testing if a pain medicine called oliceridine causes less nausea after surgery than another common medicine, sufentanil. It will involve 174 adults having surgery near the brainstem. The main goal is to see which drug better controls pain while reducing the sick fee…

This study aims to understand how different common back and spine problems affect a person's walking pattern and back muscle activity. Researchers will use motion-capture cameras and sensors to measure the walking and muscle signals of 120 older adults who have specific spinal co…

This study aims to see how reliable a new digital memory test called DiaMem is when the same person takes it multiple times. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 60 or older to take memory tests daily for six days. The goal is to understand if the test gives consistent results …

This study aims to understand how stimulating a specific brain area affects wider brain networks in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. Researchers will record brain activity in 10 participants who already have electrodes implanted for surgical planning. The goal is to gather det…