China-japan Friendship Hospital

This study aims to see if using traditional Chinese medicine alongside standard Western drugs can better control inflammation and slow spinal damage in people with ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will follow 210 patients for up to two years, tracking their pain, mobility, and…

This study is testing whether combining weight-loss (bariatric) surgery with a newer class of weight-loss medications (GLP-1 receptor agonists) works better for long-term weight management than surgery alone. It will involve 200 adults with severe obesity and related health issue…

This study is testing a new, single-port robotic system for performing weight loss (bariatric) surgery. It aims to see if this robotic approach is safe and effective for helping patients lose weight and improve related health measures like blood pressure and blood sugar. The stud…

This early study is testing a drug called macitentan for people who have chest pain (angina) but whose main heart arteries are not blocked. The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood flow in the heart's tiny vessels and reduce chest pain symptoms. Researchers will study 40 …

This study is testing if giving an intravenous (IV) iron supplement before weight-loss surgery can prevent patients from developing anemia afterward. It will involve 200 obese patients with low iron levels who are scheduled for surgery. Researchers will compare the IV iron to a p…

This large study is testing whether a hospital-wide quality improvement program can help prevent dangerous blood clots in patients during and after their hospital stay. It will involve 5,800 patients across multiple hospitals in China. Some hospitals will use the new program, whi…

This study aims to develop an artificial intelligence system that can predict which heart disease patients are most likely to develop new artery blockages after receiving stents. Researchers will analyze medical data, blood tests, and heart images from 12,000 Chinese patients who…

This study aims to better understand a rare condition where inflammation damages blood vessels, specifically when it affects the lungs. Researchers will follow 150 patients over time to describe their symptoms, current treatments, and long-term health outcomes. The main goal is t…