Capital Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Capital Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Can a tailored diet help control diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized dietary program for 30 adults with type 2 diabetes. The program aimed to improve blood sugar levels and support diabetes remission by helping participants follow a healthier diet. Researchers measured changes in HbA1c and other health markers to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet boost brain health in Alzheimer's?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet (named JT821) in 32 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if the diet could improve memory and thinking skills over 26 weeks compared to a placebo. The diet is thought to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New radiation plan aims to cut side effects in breast cancer treatment
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new way to give radiation after breast cancer surgery. Instead of many small doses, they gave fewer, larger doses (hypofractionation) with a simultaneous extra boost to the tumor area. The goal was to see if this approach causes fewer skin problems. 35 people …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:44 UTC
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Nasal spray vs. brain stimulation: which stops suicidal thoughts faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if a nasal spray (esketamine) works as well as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for quickly reducing suicidal thoughts in people with depression. 340 adults with mood disorders and active suicidal ideation took part. The goal was to see if esketamine could be a l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:42 UTC
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Shocking the diaphragm: new hope for ventilator patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if using mild electrical pulses on the breathing muscles (diaphragm and abdomen) helps patients who have been on a breathing machine for a long time to wean off it faster. 300 adults who needed a ventilator for at least 21 days were split into groups receiving r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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AI boosts doctor diagnoses in brain disease study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a large language model (a type of AI) can help doctors make more accurate diagnoses for brain and nerve conditions. Forty licensed neurologists took part, with some using the AI tool and others using standard methods. The goal was to see if AI assistance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC
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Early chest CT may spot pneumonia risk in stroke patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether adding an early chest CT scan to standard checks helps predict pneumonia in people who just had a stroke. Researchers analyzed data from 1499 stroke patients who had a chest CT within 24 hours. They built a model combining CT findings, inflammation ma…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:31 UTC
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Protein test may help doctors decide when to stop antivirals
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether measuring a protein called MxA in the blood can help doctors decide when to stop antiviral treatment in people with flu or COVID-19. 86 adults took part, and researchers compared those whose treatment was guided by MxA levels to those receiving standard …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:31 UTC
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New Low-Field MRI safe for brain scans in Life-Support patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a low-field MRI (0.23-T) could be safely used to scan the brains of 36 patients who were on a heart-lung machine after a cardiac arrest. The goal was to see if the scan could be done without causing serious problems and to find signs of brain injury. …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New oxygen method may help brain patients breathe easier without a ventilator
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving high-flow oxygen through a breathing tube is safe and helpful for brain-injured patients who can breathe on their own but still need the tube to protect their airway. 24 patients in the Neuro ICU took part. The goal was to see if this method co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:11 UTC