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This study looks at whether adding traditional Chinese medicine to standard Western treatment helps people with ankylosing spondylitis move better and feel less stiff. About 790 adults aged 18 to 75 will be followed for 6 months. The main goal is to see if the combined approach i…

This study is testing a new single-port robot to help perform weight loss surgery in 50 overweight or obese adults. The goal is to see if the robot makes the surgery safer and more effective, while also reducing surgeon fatigue. Participants must have a BMI of 27.5 or higher and …

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 weight-loss drug after bariatric surgery helps people with obesity lose more weight and avoid regaining it. About 200 Chinese adults aged 18-60 who are having sleeve gastrectomy will be randomly assigned to get the drug or not. The goal …

This study looks at whether combining bariatric surgery with a GLP-1 drug (like Ozempic) helps people with severe obesity lose more weight than surgery alone. About 200 adults aged 18-60 with a BMI of 35 or higher and related health issues will take part. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether JAK inhibitors work better than calcineurin inhibitors as the first treatment for lung scarring in people with antisynthetase syndrome. About 80 adults with active lung disease will be followed for 12 months to see which drug improves breathing and surviv…

This study looks at whether combining traditional Chinese medicine with standard Western treatments can better control spine inflammation and slow damage in people with ankylosing spondylitis. About 210 adults aged 18-75 will be followed for up to two years. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether using a real-time microscope (confocal laser endomicroscopy) during a lung lining biopsy helps doctors diagnose unknown pleural disease more accurately. About 158 adults with unexplained fluid around the lung will be randomly assigned to standard biopsy o…

This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron infusion three days before bariatric surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients with iron deficiency. Researchers will enroll 200 participants and compare those who receive iron to those who get a p…

This study tests a drug called macitentan in 40 adults with chest pain that isn't caused by blocked arteries (non-obstructive angina). The goal is to see if the drug improves blood flow in the tiny heart vessels and reduces chest pain. Participants will take macitentan for 4 week…

This study tests a new, ultrasound-guided acupotomy technique to improve symptoms in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 60 adults with active disease will receive the treatment to see if it reduces pain and improves …

This study tracks 150 people with Takayasu's arteritis who also have lung artery involvement. Researchers will review medical records to identify common symptoms, treatments used, and long-term outcomes like survival and exercise ability. The goal is to better understand this rar…

This study tests whether a comprehensive quality improvement program can increase the use of blood clot prevention methods in hospitalized patients across China. The program includes clinical guidelines, care protocols, and a mobile app for risk assessment. Researchers will compa…

This large study in China will collect data from 12,000 heart disease patients who have had a stent placed. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze medical records, blood tests, and heart images to better predict which patients are at risk for future heart problem…