Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Clinical trials sponsored by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, explained in plain language.
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App alerts stroke patients to weather dangers, aims to cut recurrence
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app that gives personalized early warnings about temperature-related health risks to people who have had a stroke. The app also helps manage other risk factors. Over 10,000 stroke survivors will use the app or receive standard care, and researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:52 UTC
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Could a brain zapper lower blood pressure without pills?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive treatment for high blood pressure called high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation (Hi-tACS). It uses mild electrical currents on the scalp to stimulate the brain. The trial will include 50 adults with primary hypertension to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:43 UTC
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Zapping the brain to lower blood pressure? new trial explores a needle-free approach.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation can safely lower blood pressure in people with mild essential hypertension. Sixty adults aged 30-65 who are not currently on blood pressure medication will receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:43 UTC
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New program aims to keep seniors with multiple diseases out of the hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a comprehensive management service package for older adults (65+) who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The program includes digital tools, personalized guidance, and ongoing support. Researchers will compare it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:42 UTC
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Balloon breakthrough: new device aims to prevent strokes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special balloon coated with medicine to open narrowed arteries in the brain. About 264 adults with severe blockages will be randomly assigned to receive this balloon or standard treatment. The goal is to see if the balloon keeps arteries open longer and reduces…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:40 UTC
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Brain zaps to tame blood pressure? new study explores Non-Invasive approach
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can safely help regulate blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 25 adults with either mild untreated hypertension or hard-to-control hypertension. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:38 UTC
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Dietary program aims to restore regular periods in women with PCOS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a specific dietary program can help overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) achieve regular menstrual cycles. Researchers will compare the special diet to standard care in 160 women over 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the diet can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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App aims to slash stroke comeback risk in thousands
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app that gives personalized tips to stroke survivors. The goal is to see if using the app helps lower the chance of having another stroke within a year. About 5,000 people who recently had a stroke will use the app or get standard care, and researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Could a simple injection boost stroke recovery after emergency clot removal?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a drug called GM1 to standard clot-removal treatment helps people recover better after a major stroke. About 868 adults with a blocked artery in the front part of the brain will receive either GM1 or a placebo. The goal is to see if more patients c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could an HIV drug slow deadly brain disease? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether efavirenz, an HIV medication, can help people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) live longer. CJD is a rare, rapidly fatal brain disorder. The study will enroll 246 adults with CJD who still have some daily function. Participants will receive ei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug could boost stroke recovery after clot removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the drug sivelestat sodium to standard clot-removal surgery helps people recover better from a severe stroke. About 868 adults with a large-vessel blockage in the brain will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New study tests if a Clot-Removal procedure saves lives in severe brainstem strokes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two treatments for a severe type of stroke where a large clot blocks the main artery at the back of the brain. About 518 adults will be grouped based on whether they received a procedure to remove the clot or standard medication. The goal is to see which appro…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New brain scan agent could spot stroke damage more clearly
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new radioactive imaging agent called FBFP to see if it can help doctors see stroke-related brain changes more clearly on PET/MR scans. Researchers will compare 30 stroke patients with 20 healthy volunteers. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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Smart diagnosis could prevent falls in millions of older adults
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new intelligent system that combines continuous blood pressure monitoring, brain blood flow measurements, and ECG to improve diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure upon standing). The system aims to classify the condition more precis…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:39 UTC
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AI could spot stroke severity in seconds, study aims to prove it
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately assess stroke severity by analyzing video and audio of patients. About 297 adults with a recent stroke will participate. If successful, the AI could help doctors make faster, more consistent treatm…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Phone app alerts could slash stroke comeback risk
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app that gives early warnings and advice when temperatures pose a health risk. About 5,000 people who recently had a stroke will use the app for one year. The goal is to see if these alerts help lower the chance of having another stroke.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Brain zaps may boost memory in early Alzheimer's
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tACS in 160 people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's. Participants will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation over several sessions. Researchers will measure changes in me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:52 UTC
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Warm baths may tame seizures in rare childhood disorder
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether daily warm baths at home can safely reduce epileptic seizures in children with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a rare genetic condition. About 34 children aged 6 months to 14 years with drug-resistant epilepsy will take part. Researchers will measure if seizur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:42 UTC
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Could light therapy slow Alzheimer's? new study begins
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study will test if shining a special near-infrared light on the head can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The study will include 40 adults aged 50-90 and will measure changes in thinking and memory over time. The goal is to see if this light…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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New pain drug timing could speed recovery after gallbladder surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the best time to give a pain drug called Anrikefon to adults having gallbladder removal surgery. About 274 people will get the drug either before anesthesia or after the gallbladder is removed. The goal is to see which timing reduces pain better and helps pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Could a simple nasal device boost brain health in sleep apnea patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called iNAP that uses gentle suction through the nose to keep the airway open during sleep. It is for people aged 50-75 with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The goal is to see if using iNAP every nigh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC
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New study: simple exercises may ease back pain in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-week exercise program, added to usual pain medication, can reduce disability and pain in adults aged 60 and older with long-term low-back pain and signs of back muscle decline. About 314 participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a new memory test be trusted? study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see how consistent the DiaMem memory test is when taken multiple times by the same person. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 60 and older, who will take memory tests daily for 6 days. The goal is to understand if DiaMem gives reliable results, which could …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC
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AI could take the guesswork out of stroke recovery scoring
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately score how well stroke patients recover, compared to scores given by trained healthcare workers. About 490 adults with confirmed stroke will participate. The goal is to see if the AI can provide a faster, m…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:42 UTC
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Can better nutrition guidelines save lives in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a new, evidence-based nutrition guideline can improve care for patients in surgical intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers will train healthcare workers on the guideline and compare patient outcomes before and after its use. The goal is to see if mor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:40 UTC
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New Brain-Tech system could unlock hidden awareness in coma patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will develop a smarter way to diagnose people with disorders of consciousness after severe brain injury. Researchers will combine clinical exams, brain scans, and electrical tests to improve accuracy. The goal is to better understand each patient's condition and help g…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:38 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's wiring to tame tough seizures
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how stimulating a specific brain region (the piriform cortex) affects seizure activity in 10 people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Participants already have electrodes implanted for monitoring. The goal is to map brain network responses and link them to seizure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Spine study aims to decode walking problems in older adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare walking patterns and back muscle activity in 120 older adults with different degenerative spine conditions (like scoliosis or herniated discs) and healthy people. Using motion cameras and muscle sensors, researchers hope to identify unique movement problem…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC