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Clinical trials sponsored by Peking Union Medical College Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kidney cancer: drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—envafolimab (an immunotherapy) and axitinib (a targeted therapy)—in 30 people with advanced kidney cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and control the disease safely. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:31 UTC
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Smart imaging could boost survival in lung failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to set breathing machines for adults with severe lung injury (ARDS). Doctors will use a special imaging tool called EIT to tailor ventilator settings to each patient. The goal is to see if this personalized approach lowers the chance of death within 28 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:31 UTC
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New study aims to personalize diabetes treatment using ancient and modern medicine
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 2000 adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 40. Researchers will combine traditional Chinese medicine data with modern tests like blood work and genetic information to create a personalized treatment plan. The goal is to improve blood sugar contro…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:31 UTC
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New pill offers hope for rare blood disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily pill called linprixel for people with autoimmune hemolytic anemia that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease by improving blood counts. About 22 adults will take the pill for up to 12 weeks, with the…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:29 UTC
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App aims to tame pregnancy diabetes with personalized digital coaching
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital therapy app designed to help pregnant women with gestational diabetes manage their blood sugar. The app provides personalized diet and activity plans, risk alerts, and educational tips. Researchers will enroll 160 women to see if using the app improves …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:28 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to help ITP patients ditch Long-Term meds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—orelabrutinib and romiplostim—can improve platelet counts and allow patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) to stop treatment. About 28 adults who haven't responded well to standard therapy will take the combo for 24 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:26 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (disitamab vedotin, lenvatinib, and a PD-1 inhibitor) in 65 adults with advanced HER2-positive bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the combo shrinks tumors and controls the disease. Participants w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:26 UTC
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New study tests better way to open blocked leg arteries
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for blocked arteries in the leg: a special balloon with medicine alone, or the same balloon plus a device that removes plaque first. The goal is to see which approach keeps the artery open longer. About 408 adults with leg artery blockages will …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:26 UTC
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New quadruple therapy aims to crush High-Risk myeloma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a four-drug combination (Isa-VRD) against the standard three-drug regimen (VRD) for people newly diagnosed with high-risk multiple myeloma who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if adding isatuximab helps achieve deeper cancer remi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:25 UTC
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Could a heart drug boost brain recovery after stroke?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a PCSK9 inhibitor (a drug that lowers cholesterol) soon after a stroke can help people recover better. It includes 1212 adults who had a stroke due to narrowed arteries in the brain. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and recov…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:25 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to free aplastic anemia patients from transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cyclosporine, eltrombopag or hetrombopag, and romiplostim) in 43 adults newly diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia or a related condition requiring blood transfusions. The goal is to see if the treatment can restore blood cell produ…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:17 UTC
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New inhaled mRNA therapy aims to fix cystic fibrosis at its source
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests an inhaled mRNA drug (BMD003) in 24 Chinese patients aged 12 and older with cystic fibrosis. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can improve lung function and quality of life. Participants will receive multiple doses over a year, with clos…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:17 UTC
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New Estrogen-Releasing stent aims to speed uterine healing after abortion
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special stent that releases estrogen to help the uterus heal after an induced abortion. About 200 women will receive either the estrogen-releasing stent or a plain stent. Researchers will measure uterine lining thickness, bleeding, and side effects over 90 days…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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New pill offers hope for patients with stubborn blood-destroying disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily oral drug called orelabrutinib in 50 adults whose autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease by stopping the immune system from destroying red blood cells. Participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer whose tumors have stopped responding to chemotherapy. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-M) designed to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called C-MET.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:06 UTC
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New hope for cancer survivors with treatment-resistant anemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called romiplostim N01 in 43 adults with severe anemia that did not improve with standard treatments. The anemia was caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can safely increase blood cell counts and reduce the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:04 UTC
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New drug trial aims to slow muscle damage in young boys with DMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests the safety of a drug called rituximab in 5 boys aged 6 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. The drug works by lowering certain immune proteins to possibly slow muscle damage. Researchers will monitor side effects and check motor …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: drug duo targets tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug combination (SHR-1811 plus bevacizumab) as a second-line treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has worsened after initial therapy. About 80 adults aged 18-75 will participate to see if the combo shrinks tumors and delays cancer gr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new radioactive drug, 161Tb-LNC1011, in 15 men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug is designed to seek out and deliver radiation directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety and find…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New hope for aplastic anemia: drug combo aims to cut transfusion needs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding enarodustat to standard cyclosporine treatment helps people with newly diagnosed transfusion-dependent non-severe aplastic anemia. About 90 adults who cannot have a stem cell transplant will receive either the combo or cyclosporine alone. The goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can ancient herbs boost fertility? new trial combines chinese medicine with modern ovulation therapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Xiehe DOR Bushen Tongzhi Formula) to standard ovulation induction therapy improves the chance of natural pregnancy in women aged 22-39 with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Participants will receive either the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Smart ventilation: computer coach aims to save lungs in ICU
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a computer program that gives real-time feedback to doctors and nurses to help them set ventilators in a way that protects the lungs of critically ill patients. The goal is to see if this approach helps more patients receive lung-protective ventilation, which can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Could a common drug help prevent Long-Term disability after a minor stroke?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called butylphthalide can improve recovery and prevent further strokes in people who have had a minor stroke. About 1,200 adults aged 40-80 will take the drug or a placebo daily for 12 months. Researchers will measure survival, stroke recurrence, d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to free patients from blood transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cyclosporine, eltrombopag/hetrombopag, and romiplostim) in 43 adults newly diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia or a related condition that requires blood transfusions. The goal is to see if the combo can help the bone marrow produc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to free anemia patients from blood transfusions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding enarodustat to the standard drug cyclosporine works better than cyclosporine alone for adults with a type of anemia that requires regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if the combination can improve blood counts and reduce the need for tra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Can a bone drug shield diabetics from fractures?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether denosumab, a bone-strengthening drug, can help prevent fractures in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for broken bones. About 358 adults aged 45 and older with long-standing diabetes or related complications will receive denosumab plus stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Fibroid surgery before IVF: a Game-Changer for fertility?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether surgically removing uterine fibroids (myomectomy) before in vitro fertilization (IVF) helps more women have a baby. It includes about 792 women under 40 with infertility and specific fibroids (4-6 cm, not distorting the uterine cavity). Half will have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Herbal hope: new trial tests traditional remedy for IVF success in women with low egg reserve
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Bushen Tongzhi, can improve pregnancy rates in women with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply) who are doing IVF. About 348 women will take either the herbal formula or a placebo for up to 6 months during their…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New hope for cancer survivors with rare bone marrow failure?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called romiplostim N01 in 43 adults whose severe anemia did not improve after standard treatments. The anemia was caused by chemotherapy or radiation for cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can help the bone marrow make more blood cells and improve symp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Can lying Head-Down or herbs save lives in severe pneumonia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two extra treatments—lying in a head-down position (Trendelenburg) and a traditional Chinese herbal formula—added to standard care for people with severe pneumonia and breathing failure. About 1,500 ICU patients will take part. The goal is to see if these additio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Poop transplant plus prebiotics could ease stubborn constipation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplant) combined with prebiotics can help people with chronic constipation that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Nineteen adults with refractory constipation will receive the treatment and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Higher radiation dose may boost rectal cancer remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a higher radiation dose (58.75 Gy) given before surgery can improve complete response rates in 156 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer, compared to the standard dose (50 Gy). Participants receive radiation plus chemotherapy, then surgery or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New scan could spot myeloma spots better than current tests
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of PET/CT scan that uses a special tracer (68Ga-BCMA nanobody) to find multiple myeloma lesions in the body. Researchers will compare it to the standard FDG-PET/CT scan to see if it detects more disease spots. The goal is to improve diagnosis, treatmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:05 UTC
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New CGM tech could catch gestational diabetes earlier, protecting moms and babies
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to improve how gestational diabetes is diagnosed by using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology instead of the standard single blood test. Researchers will enroll 300 pregnant women early in pregnancy (within 14 weeks) and use CGM data along with AI tools…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot brain diseases earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study will test a new imaging agent called 18F-FCOB04 in 40 people with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. The goal is to see if this PET scan tracer can safely highlight brain changes linked to these conditions and help with diagnosis. P…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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AI reads eye scans to spot blinding diseases
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test an artificial intelligence (AI) system that reads eye scans (OCT) to diagnose common blinding eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Researchers will collect 2,000 real-world scans and see how well the AI can identify each…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:25 UTC
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Could a simple cervical swab replace biopsy for endometrial cancer detection?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new DNA test (CISENDO) on cells from a routine cervical smear can accurately detect endometrial cancer or precancerous lesions in women at medium-to-high risk. About 3,500 participants will provide a cervical sample and undergo standard hysteroscopy fo…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:18 UTC
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Nausea drug may ease unsedated endoscopy for bleeding patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving ondansetron (a nausea medicine) before an emergency upper endoscopy can help patients feel less discomfort and gag less during the procedure. About 80 adults with upper GI bleeding will receive either ondansetron or a placebo before the scope. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Cloned voices of family may soothe ICU Patients' anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether playing a recording of a loved one's voice during nursing care can reduce anxiety and depression in critically ill patients. About 234 adults on breathing machines in the ICU will receive this voice-cloning care until their breathing tube is removed. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:15 UTC
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New painkiller could replace morphine for teens after back surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a new drug called Tegileridine is as good as morphine for pain relief in teenagers after scoliosis surgery. About 171 teens will receive either Tegileridine or morphine through a pump they control. Researchers will compare pain scores and side effects over 48 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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What's next after pola fails? new study tracks lymphoma patients' next moves
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 200 adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma whose cancer got worse after treatment with polatuzumab vedotin. Researchers will track what treatments doctors try next and how well they work. The goal is to gather real-world data to help guide better treatment d…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:31 UTC
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AI and sensors aim to predict surgery risks for rare tumors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 200 adults scheduled for surgery to remove rare adrenal tumors called pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas. Researchers will test a model that uses 6 factors to predict if a patient will have severe blood pressure swings during the operation. They will also …
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:29 UTC
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AI and smart sensors aim to spot prediabetes before it starts
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 1,000 adults at high risk for diabetes to test whether continuous glucose monitors combined with artificial intelligence can detect prediabetes earlier and more accurately than current methods. Participants will wear a glucose monitor and provide other heal…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:26 UTC
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Can your body shape predict cancer survival? huge new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 6,743 adults with obesity-related cancers (like breast, colon, or lung cancer) to see how changes in body fat and muscle affect survival, cancer return, and quality of life. Researchers will use imaging scans to measure body composition, going beyond simple…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Scientists map hidden DNA changes to prevent birth defects
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find hidden DNA changes in families where a baby has a birth defect but standard genetic tests came back normal. Researchers will use advanced DNA sequencing to create a detailed map of these changes, specifically for the Chinese population. The goal is to impr…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Heart disease speed mystery: new study aims to uncover why some cases race ahead
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why coronary artery disease (blockages in heart arteries) gets worse rapidly in some patients. Researchers will compare 34 people with fast-progressing disease to 18 with slow-progressing disease, checking their medical history, lab results, and imaging. The g…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:15 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to improve care by watching Real-World treatments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study observes how patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer are treated in everyday hospital settings and how they respond. Researchers will collect data from medical records and follow participants for about 3 months at a time. The goal is to learn which treatme…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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New study maps hidden cancer spread in right colon to sharpen surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at where colon cancer spreads to lymph nodes in the small bowel area for people with cecal or early ascending colon cancer. Researchers will examine tissue removed during surgery to find patterns of spread. The goal is to help surgeons decide how much bowel to re…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Gut bugs may predict lymphoma drug success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might influence how well a drug called glofitamab works against a type of lymphoma (DLBCL). Researchers will collect stool samples from 30 patients before, during, and up to one year after treatment to see if certain gut bacteria a…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC