Peking University Sixth Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University Sixth Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Poop pills for better sleep? new study tests gut bacteria transplant for insomnia
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplant, or FMT) could improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia. 80 adults received either FMT capsules or placebo starch capsules. Researchers measured sleep quality using sleep tests and ques…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Sixth Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:51 UTC
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Herbal hope: can ancient chinese medicine boost antidepressants?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula (XingpiJieyu) to a standard antidepressant helps people with severe major depression. 100 patients with depression and a specific TCM pattern received either the herbal formula or a placebo alongside escitalopr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University Sixth Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC