Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Clinical trials sponsored by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, explained in plain language.
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Electric zaps to the brain may tame severe epilepsy
Disease control OngoingThis small pilot study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) of a brain region called the subiculum can safely reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy and bilateral hippocampal sclerosis. Six participants who cannot have standard surgery will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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New personalized brain zaps aim to boost memory in Alzheimer's patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study develops and tests personalized treatments for older adults with memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease. It uses computer algorithms to tailor cognitive training and brain stimulation (tACS) based on individual brain scans. About 460 participants will join to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:44 UTC
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Can a light helmet slow Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head can safely help people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 38 participants will receive either real or fake light treatments daily for 16 weeks, then everyone can get the real light for up to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:37 UTC
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New brain scan may predict strokes before they happen
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special analysis of brain angiograms can better predict stroke risk in people with narrowed brain arteries (50-99% blockage) who have already had a mini-stroke or small stroke. About 400 adults will have their routine angiogram images analyzed by a c…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:51 UTC