Beijing Friendship Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Beijing Friendship Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors and save sphincters
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mix of short-course radiation, two immunotherapy drugs, and chemotherapy in 19 people with mid-low rectal cancer. The goal is to make the tumor disappear completely and help patients keep their anal function, avoiding a permanent colostomy bag. All participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:49 UTC
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MRI may spare cirrhosis patients from painful scope procedure
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special MRI scan can safely rule out high-risk varices (enlarged veins that can bleed) in people with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. Currently, doctors use an invasive endoscopy to check for these varices. The goal is to develop a noninvasive MRI-bas…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:01 UTC
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Stomach fluid test could spot cancer early
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new sensor can find tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in stomach fluid to help diagnose gastric cancer. Researchers will collect stomach fluid from 100 people during an endoscopy and test it with a special light-based sensor. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Your eyes could reveal hidden brain diseases, massive study hopes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will analyze eye images and brain scans from over 200,000 people to find connections between eye features and diseases like stroke or diabetes. Researchers aim to create models that predict brain and body conditions from simple eye exams. The goal is to enable earlier …
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC