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Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University Third Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a Plant-Based pill help lung damage from autoimmune disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tetrandrine tablets can improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue disease (like lupus or scleroderma). About 100 participants will take either tetrandrine or a placebo for 24 weeks, alongside their usual me…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:33 UTC
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New drug shows promise for thyroid eye disease in cutting-edge imaging study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called teprotumumab N01 in 50 people with thyroid eye disease, a condition that causes bulging eyes and discomfort. Participants receive the drug and are checked with special scans (PET/CT and MRI) before and after treatment to see if their symptoms improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:32 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for aggressive lymphoma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, glofitamab and lenalidomide, in 43 adults with a type of blood cancer called mantle cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment, especially after a BTK inhibitor stopped working. Participants receive glofitamab throug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:31 UTC
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New study tests stronger ankle surgery for those with loose joints
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical methods to fix chronic ankle instability in people with joint hypermobility. One method adds a strong suture tape for extra support. The goal is to see which approach leads to better ankle function and fewer re-injuries. 86 adults aged 18-60 with …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:21 UTC
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Immune cells injected into brain to fight tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, to fight malignant brain tumors in adults who have not responded to standard therapies. The NK cells are given both into the brain and through a vein to see if they are safe and can shrink tu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:20 UTC
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New ointment could help heal diabetic wounds faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Xiang Lei Ointment, a natural medicine, can help heal diabetic ulcers better than standard care. Diabetic ulcers are slow-healing wounds that often lead to serious complications like amputation. The trial will include 56 adults with diabetes and ulcers in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out lymphoma cells in untreated patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs (pomalidomide, orelabrutinib, and zuberitamab) in people with untreated mantle cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment can reduce cancer cells to undetectable levels after six cycles. Patients who re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New ultrasound tech aims to spot cancer in lymph nodes without a needle
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new ultrasound method called super-resolution ultrasound (SRUS) to see if it can better tell the difference between benign (harmless) and malignant (cancerous) lymph nodes. About 779 adults with abnormal lymph nodes will get this special ultrasound before a bio…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can preventive surgery stop ovarian cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether different types of preventive surgery can lower the chance of getting ovarian cancer in women who have a high genetic risk. About 480 women with certain gene changes (like BRCA1/2) will choose either standard surgery, delayed ovary removal, or close mo…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:55 UTC
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New shingles drug aims to cut pain faster and prevent lingering nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two antiviral drugs, brivudine and famciclovir, in 140 adults with shingles. The main goal is to see which one reduces pain more effectively after 30 days. Researchers will also check how quickly skin lesions heal and whether long-term nerve pain (postherpetic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:28 UTC
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Mind over knee: Pre-Surgery therapy may boost ACL recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short cognitive-behavioral program before ACL reconstruction surgery can reduce fear of movement and improve physical function. Researchers will enroll 44 patients aged 18-45 and use questionnaires, movement tests, and brain activity measurements to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Smart wearable could replace In-Person rehab for shoulder surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a wearable device-based remote rehabilitation system to traditional in-person therapy for people recovering from rotator cuff surgery. 72 adults with small to medium tears will be randomly assigned to either group. The goal is to see if the remote system can i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Herbal hope for heart bypass recovery: new study tests ancient remedy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Fuzheng Yangxin can help people recover more quickly after coronary artery bypass surgery. The study includes 300 patients who have a specific imbalance (Qi-Yin deficiency) after surgery. Researchers will m…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Can a cream restore skin color in vitiligo? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well ruxolitinib cream works for people with vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Researchers want to find out what factors help the cream work best. About 170 people aged 12 and older with mild to moderate vitiligo will take part. …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Smart sleeve could unfreeze shoulders without clinic visits
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares traditional in-person rehabilitation with a remote intelligent system using a wearable device for people with frozen shoulder. About 42 adults aged 40-60 will participate to see if the smart system can improve shoulder movement and reduce pain just as well as …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Pre-surgery workouts may boost knee healing after ACL tear
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing exercise rehabilitation before surgery can improve bone density, tendon healing, and balance in people with an ACL tear. About 60 adults aged 18 to 40 who need ACL surgery will take part. Researchers will use MRI, balance tests, and walking analy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New dressing could speed healing of stubborn wounds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new absorbable dressing that fights bacteria and helps heal chronic wounds that haven't improved for at least a week. About 30 adults aged 18-80 with infected or contaminated wounds will use the dressing for 3 weeks. The main goal is to see how much the wound s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New heart bypass method avoids touching the aorta – could it be safer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a newer, less invasive heart bypass surgery that avoids touching the main artery (aorta) compared to the standard open-chest method. Researchers want to see if the new technique is just as safe and effective at keeping bypass grafts open. About 260 people need…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:31 UTC
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Scientists launch major effort to unlock secrets of Tough-to-Treat arthritis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 200 adults with refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in China. Refractory RA means the disease stays active even after standard treatments. The goal is to understand why some people don't respond to therapy, identify key markers, and find better treatment a…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:26 UTC
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IVF timing tweak could boost baby chances
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether delaying the trigger shot by 1-2 days during IVF leads to better-quality embryos and higher live birth rates. About 834 women undergoing their first or second IVF cycle will be randomly assigned to standard trigger timing or a 1-2 day delay. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:26 UTC
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4700 kidney cancer patients help build smarter treatment predictor
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at data from 4700 kidney cancer patients treated between 2012 and 2024. The goal is to create a tool that predicts how the disease will progress, especially for patients with a tumor clot in a vein. Researchers will then test if using this tool to choose tre…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:24 UTC
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New balance training may help ACL patients walk better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special balance training program using visual feedback can help people recover knee function and walking ability after ACL reconstruction. About 45 patients who had ACL surgery will be compared to healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if this traini…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:22 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict Heart-Kidney-Metabolic outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 4,526 people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome to identify factors that predict future health outcomes. Researchers will analyze blood samples and use stress echocardiograms to track changes over at least 3 years. The goal is to build a model …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC