Zhongnan Hospital

This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation (TIS) in people with Parkinson's disease. It compares two different brain targets—the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and the globus pallidus internus (GPi)—to see which one better impr…

This study looks at pigmentary glaucoma, a rare type of glaucoma caused by pigment flakes blocking fluid drainage in the eye. Researchers are testing a minimally invasive surgery called ab-interno 120° trabeculotomy, which makes a small cut in the eye's drainage tissue to help fl…

This study tests whether adding a special breathing treatment called intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) to standard care helps patients with pneumonia who are on a breathing machine. About 96 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard therapy alone or st…

This study looks at whether monitoring bowel sounds before and after colorectal cancer surgery can help doctors assess how well the intestines are recovering. Researchers will track 172 patients and compare bowel sound patterns with outcomes like time to first gas, ability to eat…

This study looks at why some people with primary angle-closure glaucoma have loose eye lenses (zonular laxity). Researchers will compare molecules from 150 participants—those with and without this lens looseness, plus healthy controls—to find key differences. The goal is to bette…

This study looks at how different ways of reading English medical literature—original text, bilingual comparison, or full translation—affect medical students' understanding, mental effort, and writing skills. Researchers will also check if relying on AI translation leads to a 'te…

This study tests whether a simple acupressure massage around the eyes can change key eye health measures like blood flow, pressure, and tear film. Researchers will enroll 55 healthy people of all ages and measure these effects using advanced eye imaging and other tools. The goal …

This study tests whether an AI-powered chatbot can help people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma better understand clinical trials and feel more willing to join them. Researchers will compare patients who get standard education plus AI chatbot sessions to those who on…

This study looks at whether using eyeliner can lead to dry eyes. Researchers will compare tear production, tear film stability, and tear composition between 80 people who use eyeliner regularly and those who don't. The goal is to understand if eyeliner ingredients change tears an…