China-japan Friendship Hospital

This study tests whether using a special scan (VQDI) to pick the worst-functioning lung area for valve placement leads to better breathing and quality of life than the usual CT-based method. About 285 people with severe emphysema will be randomly assigned to one of two strategies…

This study tests whether a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program can improve heart and lung fitness, body composition, and reduce sitting time in sedentary adults aged 18 to 59. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Baduanjin group or a health education group. The goa…

This study will compare two types of drugs—JAK inhibitors and calcineurin inhibitors—as first treatments for lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) caused by antisynthetase syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition. About 80 adults aged 18 to 75 with active lung disease who have n…

This study compares a newer biopsy method (cryobiopsy) with standard approaches for diagnosing stage I or II pulmonary sarcoidosis. About 469 adults with suspected sarcoidosis will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see which technique finds granulomas…

This study tests a newer biopsy method (EBUS-TBMC) against the standard needle approach (EBUS-TBNA) for diagnosing tuberculosis in chest lymph nodes. About 108 adults with suspected TB will undergo both procedures during one session to see which detects TB better and is safer. Th…

This study tests whether augmented reality (AR) glasses can guide people through a breathing test called spirometry, which is used to diagnose COPD. The glasses provide real-time instructions to help users perform the test correctly, potentially reducing the need for a trained te…

This study tests if starting with a less invasive ultrasound-guided biopsy, and only moving to a more involved scope procedure if needed, works as well as doing the scope procedure right away. About 420 adults with unexplained fluid around the lungs will take part. The goal is to…

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures for diagnosing lymphoma in the chest: a newer cryobiopsy technique and standard needle aspiration. About 470 adults with suspected new or returning lymphoma will be randomly assigned to one procedure. The goal is to see which …

This study tests whether Yiwei Jiaohuang Ointment can help stop stomach bleeding caused by blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin. About 60 adults will take the ointment daily for 2 weeks, and doctors will check their stool for hidden blood at 3 days, 1 week, and 2 weeks. The oi…

This study will follow 340 people who have recovered from a rare but serious heart condition caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors (a type of cancer immunotherapy). The goal is to learn more about their health and recovery by combining insights from both Western and Traditional …