Capital Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Capital Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could a drug calm brain inflammation after stroke? new trial aims to find out Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Exercise as medicine: can a 12-week program reverse muscle loss in breast cancer survivors? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Breathing tests could predict safe tracheostomy tube removal Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Simple breathing test may replace scopes for tracheostomy patients Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could a higher dose of urokinase save more brains after stroke? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
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Timing is everything: new trial seeks 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 then emergency treatment to remove a clot. Some patients develop bleeding in the brain after the procedure, and doctors want to know if starting blood thinners early …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an Anti-Inflammatory drug improve recovery from a rare stroke type?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, to standard blood thinners improves recovery in people with acute cerebral venous thrombosis, a type of stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain's veins. Researchers will give 80 adults either a single infu…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stroke drug trial hopes to reduce disability with Anti-Inflammatory
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, to standard emergency stroke treatment improves outcomes for people with a severe stroke in the back of the brain. About 348 adults will receive either tocilizumab or a placebo by IV right before a pr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stroke drug shrink brain damage after clot removal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether anisodine hydrobromide can reduce brain damage in people who have had a severe ischemic stroke and are undergoing a procedure to remove the blood clot. The study includes about 200 adults aged 18 to 80 with a blockage in a major artery in the front of the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple protein boost stroke recovery? major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the protein albumin (given as an IV drip for four days) along with standard clot-removal treatment helps people recover better after a severe stroke caused by a large blockage. About 1,200 adults aged 18-80 with anterior circulation strokes will be…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI as a second opinion for stroke: a smarter path to Clot-Busting?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an AI tool that assists doctors in deciding about clot-busting treatment can increase the number of acute ischemic stroke patients who receive it within 24 hours of symptoms. The AI analyzes patient data and gives real-time prompts about eligibility and r…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two oral drugs, IN10018 and dalpiciclib, in 24 adults with progressive meningiomas (brain tumors that keep growing despite treatment). The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Researchers will also see if the combination can shrink tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When to thin the blood after a stroke? new trial seeks answer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best time to start blood thinners in people with atrial fibrillation who had a stroke and emergency treatment to open a blocked artery. About 438 participants will be randomly assigned to start blood thinners within 4 days or between 5-14 days after the st…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a higher dose of urokinase save more brains after stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests increasing doses of the clot-busting drug urokinase in 24 people with acute ischemic stroke, given within 6 hours of symptoms. The goal is to find the highest safe dose and develop a weight-based dosing plan. Researchers will watch closely for bleeding complicati…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tool aims to free Long-Term ventilator patients faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a real-time lung imaging tool (EIT) to guide breathing therapy helps people who have been on a breathing machine for a long time. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps them breathe on their own sooner compared to standard therapy. T…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to reopen collapsed lungs in ventilator patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy called oscillation and lung expansion (OLE) in 60 adults on ventilators who have collapsed lungs (atelectasis). OLE combines continuous pressure, high-frequency vibrations, and medication mist to clear mucus and reopen lung tissue. Researchers will …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can remote doctors save stroke patients in rural hospitals?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether telemedicine support can improve stroke care in basic-level hospitals with limited resources. About 2,400 patients with acute ischemic stroke will be treated at hospitals that either receive round-the-clock remote guidance from expert stroke teams or do n…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New ventilator strategy aims to help ICU patients breathe easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method for setting ventilator support in ICU patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure. Instead of using traditional targets like breath size and rate, the new approach adjusts support based on how hard the patient is breathing. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could early aspirin boost stroke recovery? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving aspirin within 3 hours of clot-busting treatment for stroke can improve recovery without causing dangerous bleeding. About 1,184 adults who had an ischemic stroke will receive either aspirin or a placebo. The goal is to see if early aspirin leads t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can breathing pure oxygen boost stroke recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients 100% oxygen (normobaric hyperoxia) before a clot-removal procedure can improve their recovery three months after a severe stroke. About 1,500 adults with acute ischemic stroke will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra oxygen or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a blood pressure cuff on your arm help your brain heal after a stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a noninvasive arm cuff therapy, called remote ischemic conditioning, can improve recovery in people who have had a major stroke and undergone a clot-removal procedure. The therapy involves briefly inflating and deflating a cuff on the upper arm to protect…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Tailored radiation boosts survival in lung cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for people with stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment is personalized based on each patient's tumor sensitivity to radiation. The goal is to see if this approach helps people live longer and …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a simple test predict Alzheimer's 5 years early? massive study launches in china
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease by analyzing body fluids, genes, and brain images in 6,000 older adults in China. Researchers hope to create a diagnostic kit and a risk prediction model that can identify the disease years before symptoms appear.…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study seeks to sharpen Alzheimer's diagnosis with simple tests
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best cutoff values for key Alzheimer's-related proteins in spinal fluid and blood to improve diagnostic accuracy. Researchers will compare results from Alzheimer's patients, those with mild memory problems, people with other dementias, and healthy olde…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called the AD-seeds-detector that looks for specific protein clumps linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare the test results from 1,500 people aged 55-75, including those with Alzheimer's, other dementias, and healthy individ…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple breathing test may replace scopes for tracheostomy patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a speaking valve combined with a pressure measurement can predict if the upper airway is open in people with a long-term tracheostomy. 300 participants will wear the valve for 30 minutes while pressure is measured, then undergo a bronchoscopy for comparis…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New flu prevention drug faces off against tamiflu in hospital trial
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two antiviral drugs—suraxavir marboxil and oseltamivir (Tamiflu)—can prevent flu from spreading to uninfected roommates of flu patients in hospitals. About 384 people will take one of the drugs or a placebo for 5 days. Researchers will track how many get …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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3000 patients join study to unravel brain clot mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 3000 people in China who have cerebral venous thrombosis, a rare type of blood clot in the brain. Researchers will collect blood and spinal fluid samples to learn more about the disease and find markers that could help with diagnosis. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Massive chinese study aims to unlock Dementia's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 100,000 people in China over many years to learn more about dementia and memory loss. Researchers will track who develops these conditions, look for risk factors like genes and lifestyle, and find better ways to diagnose and prevent dementia. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of inherited Alzheimer's in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 40,000 people from families with a strong history of Alzheimer's disease in China. Researchers are collecting genetic, brain imaging, and thinking and memory test data to learn how the disease develops over time. The goal is to find early signs of the dise…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Breathing tests could predict safe tracheostomy tube removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 100 adults with long-term tracheostomy who are ready to have their tube removed. Researchers will compare three breathing tests done before removal to see which one best predicts a safe outcome. Lung function will also be measured five days after the tube is t…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a year of exercise keep strokes at bay? new study follows patients for 3 more years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,300 people who had a stroke or mini-stroke and completed a 1-year exercise program. Researchers will track them for 3 more years to see if the exercise helped prevent future strokes or improve daily function. No new treatments are given—this is purely observa…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into sleep Apnea's molecular secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the clinical features and molecular mechanisms behind obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Researchers will analyze blood, saliva, and urine samples from 500 participants to build a multi-omics database. The goal is to identify biomarkers and treatment target…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC