Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Clinical trials sponsored by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test nasal spray to fight Alzheimer's
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing the safety and initial effectiveness of a nasal spray containing tiny particles (exosomes) from umbilical cord stem cells for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The spray is given twice a week for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Could a simple nighttime device help slow memory decline?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a nasal device that creates gentle suction (iNAP) can help improve thinking and memory in older adults who have both early memory loss (mild cognitive impairment) and moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. For 24 weeks, 60 participants will either use the d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Can a new diet plan tame PCOS symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a specific dietary program can help control polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in overweight or obese women. Researchers will compare this special diet to standard advice over 24 weeks to see if it leads to more regular menstrual cycles and better meta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Brain zaps tested to control blood pressure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can safely help regulate blood pressure in people with either high or low blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to receive this experimental stimulation treatment. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Get stronger before surgery: new program aims to speed recovery for seniors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a special 6-week training program designed to prepare adults aged 75 and older for back surgery. The program includes guided exercise, nutrition advice, and brain-protection strategies. Researchers want to see if getting stronger before surgery helps people …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New study pits exercise against pills for aching backs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a 6-week home exercise program, when added to standard pain medication, is better at improving daily function and reducing pain over one year compared to medication alone. It will involve 314 adults aged 60 and older who have had chronic low back pain fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Race against time: can an HIV drug slow a fatal brain disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a drug called efavirenz, currently used for HIV, can help people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) live longer. It will involve 246 adults with CJD across 21 hospitals. Half will receive the drug and half will receive a placebo (a dummy pill) to s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Your phone could warn you before a second stroke strikes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a smartphone app that provides personalized weather-related health warnings and helps manage risk factors can reduce the chance of a second stroke. It will involve over 10,000 people who have recently had a stroke. The goal is to see if this digital …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Can better food in the ICU speed up recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if using a new set of evidence-based nutrition guidelines helps patients in surgical intensive care units (ICUs) get the right amount of food and protein to aid their recovery. It will involve 200 patients and the ICU staff caring for them in China. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Could light shine a path to slowing Alzheimer's?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study is exploring whether daily near-infrared light therapy can help control symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It will involve 40 patients who will receive light therapy at home for 96 weeks while researchers track changes in memory and thinking skills…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Zapping the brain to fight Alzheimer's: new trial tests electrical therapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation can help people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease or memory problems caused by Alzheimer's. The treatment involves wearing a cap that delivers a mild electrical current to the scalp. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Race against time: which stroke treatment saves more brain function?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records to compare two approaches for treating severe strokes caused by a blocked artery in the brainstem. It aims to see whether a surgical procedure to remove the clot or standard medication leads to better recovery for 518 patients. The main go…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Digital health plan aims to keep seniors out of the hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new support package for older adults who have two or more long-term health problems, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The package includes digital tools, personalized guidance, and ongoing support to help manage their health. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:29 UTC
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New smart system aims to spot dangerous dizziness before falls happen
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new smart diagnostic system designed to better identify and classify orthostatic hypotension (OH), a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up. It will enroll 2000 adults with conditions like Parkinson's disease or diabetes who experience OH. The syst…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:49 UTC
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New brain scans aim to unlock consciousness mysteries
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create better tools for diagnosing and predicting recovery in patients with severe brain injuries who have disorders of consciousness. Researchers will combine different types of medical information, like brain scans and clinical exams, to build a smarter diagn…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Your phone vs. your next stroke: app aims to cut recurrence risk
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a smartphone app can help people who have had a stroke prevent a second one. The app gives users personalized advice based on their specific health risks, like blood pressure or blood sugar. Researchers will follow about 5,000 stroke survivors for a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Your phone could warn you before a second stroke strikes
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a smartphone app can help prevent a second stroke. The app will send personalized warnings about weather-related health risks, like extreme temperatures, to people who have recently had a stroke. Researchers will enroll over 5,000 patients to see if using…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New pain drug tested to cut Post-Surgery nausea
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a pain medication called oliceridine causes less nausea after brain surgery compared to another common pain drug, sufentanil. Both drugs will be given through a patient-controlled pump for pain relief after surgery. Researchers will measure how many pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists map how bad backs change the way we walk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how different common back and spine problems affect a person's walking pattern and back muscle activity. Researchers will use motion-capture cameras and sensors to measure the walking and muscle signals of 120 older adults who have specific spinal co…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists test how well a new memory app works for seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see how reliable a new digital memory test called DiaMem is when the same person takes it multiple times. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 60 or older to take memory tests daily for six days. The goal is to understand if the test gives consistent results …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Scientists map Brain's response to stimulation in search for better epilepsy treatments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how stimulating a specific brain area affects wider brain networks in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. Researchers will record brain activity in 10 participants who already have electrodes implanted for surgical planning. The goal is to gather det…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC