China-japan Friendship Hospital

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 drug (like Ozempic) to weight-loss surgery helps people with severe obesity lose more weight and keep it off. About 200 adults aged 18-60 with a BMI of 35 or higher will take part. The goal is to see if the combination is safer and more …

This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron supplement before weight-loss (bariatric) surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients who are iron deficient. About 200 participants will receive either the iron infusion or a placebo. The main goal …

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

This study tests a drug called macitentan in 40 adults with chest pain caused by tiny heart vessel problems, not blocked arteries. Participants take the drug for 4 weeks while doctors measure blood flow and symptoms. The goal is to see if macitentan can improve microvascular func…

This study aims to develop an artificial intelligence system that can predict if and when heart disease will worsen after a stent procedure. Researchers will collect data from 12,000 patients in China, including blood tests and heart imaging, to identify those at highest risk. Th…

This study tests whether a hospital-wide quality improvement program can increase the use of blood clot prevention methods (like blood thinners or compression devices) in hospitalized patients. About 5,800 patients across multiple hospitals in China will take part. The goal is to…

This study follows 2,250 adults with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine) to see how the disease changes over time. Researchers will track symptoms, physical function, and imaging results. The goal is to better understand the disease's na…

This study tracks 150 people with Takayasu's arteritis that has spread to the lung arteries. Researchers will record symptoms, treatments, and outcomes over time to better understand the condition. The goal is to improve care for this rare disease.