Capital Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Capital Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Could early aspirin after stroke treatment boost recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving aspirin within 3 hours of clot-busting medication for stroke can improve recovery and prevent further damage. About 1,184 adults who had a stroke and still have symptoms after initial treatment will receive either aspirin or a placebo. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:45 UTC
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New combo treatment aims to reduce stroke disability
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an anti-inflammatory drug to a standard clot-removal procedure helps people recover better after a major stroke. About 692 adults with a large-vessel blockage in the front part of the brain will receive either the drug or a placebo during their eme…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:43 UTC
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Remote doctors boost stroke care in rural china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether telemedicine can help smaller hospitals in China treat people having a stroke more effectively. About 2,400 patients will take part. Some hospitals will get remote guidance from stroke experts, while others will not. The goal is to see if telemedicine …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:35 UTC
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Smart radiation tailored to each tumor could extend lung cancer survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give radiation therapy for stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment is personalized based on how sensitive each person's tumor is to radiation. The goal is to see if this approach helps people live longer and keeps the c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:34 UTC
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Can extra oxygen boost stroke recovery? major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving extra oxygen (normobaric hyperoxia) to acute ischemic stroke patients before they undergo a clot-removal procedure (thrombectomy) can improve their recovery three months later. About 1500 adults with a new stroke and a blocked large artery in the b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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New breathing treatment could help ventilator patients reopen collapsed lungs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a therapy called oscillation and lung expansion (OLE) for patients on breathing machines who have collapsed lung areas (atelectasis). OLE combines gentle air pressure, vibrations, and medication to clear mucus and reopen lungs. Researchers will compare OLE to sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC
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Timing is everything: new trial tests best moment for blood thinners after stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best time to start blood thinners in people with atrial fibrillation who had a stroke and bleeding in the brain after emergency treatment. About 240 adults will be randomly assigned to start blood thinners early or later. The goal is to find the safest tim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New ventilator strategy could help ICU patients breathe easier and leave the machine sooner
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method for adjusting ventilator support in ICU patients with acute breathing failure. Instead of the usual approach based on breath size and rate, doctors will use a target based on the patient's own breathing effort. The goal is to see if this leads to mor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Arm cuff pumps could boost stroke recovery in major new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple, noninvasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) for people who had a stroke caused by a large clot and underwent a procedure to remove it. RIC involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on an arm or leg in cycles, which may protect…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to reduce disability in severe stroke patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an anti-inflammatory drug (tocilizumab) to standard emergency stroke treatment helps people recover better after a severe stroke in the back part of the brain. About 348 adults with a blocked artery will receive either the drug or a placebo alongsi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study seeks best moment for blood thinners after stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best time to start blood thinners after a stroke caused by a clot in the brain, in people who also have an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). All participants will have had emergency surgery to remove the clot. The goal is to see if starting blood …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Could a simple protein boost stroke recovery? major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving albumin, a protein found in blood, along with standard clot-removal treatment helps people recover better after a severe stroke. About 1,200 adults aged 18-80 with a specific type of stroke will be enrolled. The goal is to see if more people can li…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Lung camera may free ventilator patients days sooner
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a real-time lung imaging tool called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to guide breathing therapy can help adults who have been on a breathing machine for 21 days or more get off it faster. About 200 participants will either receive standard the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen Alzheimer's diagnosis with simple fluid tests
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for the best cutoff values for key Alzheimer's markers in spinal fluid and blood. Researchers will test 3,200 people, including those with Alzheimer's, mild memory problems, other dementias, and healthy adults. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose Alz…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:44 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could spot Alzheimer's early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new blood test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease by detecting specific proteins (Aβ and Tau seeds) in the blood. Researchers will test 1,500 people aged 55-75, including those with Alzheimer's, other dementias, and healthy individuals. The go…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:43 UTC
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6,000-Person study aims to spot Alzheimer's years before symptoms
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease in 6,000 older adults in China. Researchers will collect samples of body fluids, genes, and brain images to create a test that can diagnose Alzheimer's early and predict who might develop it within 5 years. The …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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New breathing test could replace scopes for tracheostomy patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a non-invasive test using a speaking valve and pressure measurement can accurately predict if the upper airway is open in people who have had a tracheostomy for a long time. Researchers will compare this test to a standard bronchoscopy in 300 participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Hospital flu shield: new drug tested to stop outbreaks
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving antiviral drugs to uninfected hospital roommates of flu patients can prevent them from catching the flu. About 384 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a placebo, suraxavir marboxil, or oseltamivir. The goal is to see which drug…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Zapping depression: radiation trial offers hope for tough cases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests if a precise type of radiation (stereotactic radiotherapy) can safely reduce symptoms in people with severe depression that hasn't responded to standard treatments. Nine adults aged 18-50 will receive the treatment and be monitored for changes in mood and s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:43 UTC
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Stroke drug urokinase gets safety check in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest and most effective dose of urokinase, a clot-busting drug, for people having an acute ischemic stroke. Researchers will enroll 24 adults aged 18-80 who can receive treatment within 6 hours of symptoms starting. The goal is to develop a weight-ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC
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500 sleep apnea patients join study to uncover hidden biomarkers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand obstructive sleep apnea by analyzing blood, saliva, and urine samples from 500 participants. Researchers will track patients over at least one year to see how different severities of sleep apnea affect overall health, immunity, and metabolism.…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:44 UTC
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Breathing tube removal study aims to improve patient safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 adults who are ready to have their long-term tracheostomy tube removed. Before removal, participants will do three breathing tests to see which one best predicts a safe and successful removal. The study will also measure how lung function changes five days…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:43 UTC
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Exercise may keep strokes at bay: 3-Year study launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,300 people who had a stroke or mini-stroke and completed a 1-year exercise program. Researchers want to see if regular physical activity helps prevent new strokes over the next 3 years. Participants will be observed for stroke, heart attack, and disability ou…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:34 UTC
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Massive Alzheimer's family study launches in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand Alzheimer's disease in families across China by collecting genetic, brain scan, and memory test data from 40,000 participants. It does not test any treatment or drug. The goal is to learn how the disease runs in families and find early warning signs.
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:30 UTC
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100,000 chinese seniors join landmark brain health study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to track 100,000 adults aged 55 and older across China to learn more about dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect health data, genetic samples, and brain scans to find risk factors and early signs of memory loss. The goal is to improve d…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC