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Clinical trials and research at Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 109 clinical trials run by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing that are recruiting, in China. 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (5), Early Phase 1 (4), Phase 3 (4), Phase 4 (3). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 109Clinical trials
- 2New in 30 days
- 1Country
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (109)
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Acoustic Stimulation During Sleep for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers test whether playing gentle sounds during sleep can help people with Alzheimer’s disease see if their thinking improves compared with a sham sound.
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See if multimodal biomarkers can map changes from mild cognitive impairment to dementia
This observational study tests whether clinical, blood, and brain-imaging markers can tell apart stages of cognitive decline and predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia in about 600 people.
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Satralizumab in the early treatment of NMOSD attacks: a multicenter real-world study
This study tests whether starting Satralizumab during an NMOSD attack is safe and helpful for adults with AQP4-IgG–positive NMOSD.
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Real-World Experience With the WEB Device for Intracranial Aneurysms
This study tests how well the Woven EndoBridge device works in routine treatment of intracranial aneurysms in China across multiple centers.
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Multicenter Registry of Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas in China
This study will collect and analyze data from many hospitals in China to see how common intracranial dural AV fistulas are, how they’re treated, and what outcomes look like for patients.
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Preventive Analgesia With Anrikefon in Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
This study tests whether giving Anrikefon before or during laparoscopic cholecystectomy can reduce early postoperative pain.
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High-intensity alternating current therapy (hi-tACS) for insomnia in neuroimmune disorders
This test sees if high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation (hi‑tACS) can reduce chronic insomnia in adults with neuroimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
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Sivelestat added to endovascular clot retrieval for acute anterior circulation stroke
This study tests whether giving sivelestat sodium alongside mechanical thrombectomy helps improve outcomes for adults with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion.
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Medeliver Intracranial Drug-Coated Balloon for symptomatic intracranial stenosis
This study tests a drug-coated balloon catheter to treat narrowed brain arteries in adults with recent symptoms from intracranial atherosclerosis.
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GM1 added to mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel stroke
This trial tests whether giving GM1 after mechanical thrombectomy can help improve recovery for adults with acute anterior circulation large vessel stroke.
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Blood test measuring alpha‑synuclein clumping to detect neurodegenerative conditions
This project will test whether a blood test that detects alpha‑synuclein clumping can help identify Parkinson's disease, MSA, PSP and related synucleinopathies.
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Ketogenic diet for super-refractory status epilepticus
This trial will try adding a ketogenic diet given by feeding tube to standard ICU care to stop super-refractory status epilepticus in people aged 14–80.
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Efavirenz for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
This study tests whether efavirenz can help people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease compared with a placebo, across multiple centers.
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Oliceridine vs Sufentanil for postoperative nausea after CPA surgery
This trial tests whether using oliceridine for patient-controlled IV pain relief reduces nausea after cerebellopontine angle surgery compared with sufentanil.
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Exosome-based nasal therapy for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
A two-phase study tests whether nasal drops made from umbilical cord stem cell exosomes can help people aged 50 and older with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
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Giving IV clot-busting medicine for ischemic stroke 4.5–24 hours after last known normal
This study looks back at adults with acute ischemic stroke who got intravenous clot-busting drugs 4.5–24 hours after they were last seen normal to see if those treatments helped their recovery.
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Pre-surgery preparation program for older adults having lumbar fusion
This trial will try a 6-week multimodal prehabilitation program to help people aged 75 and older having elective lumbar fusion recover independence and reduce complications after surgery.
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Rehabilitation to prevent nearby spine degeneration after lumbar fusion in high-risk older adults
We will see if a structured multimodal rehab program started 12 weeks after short-segment lumbar fusion helps delay or reduce adjacent segment degeneration in frail people aged 75 and older.
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Anticoagulation plus batroxobin for acute cerebral venous thrombosis
This trial tests whether adding batroxobin to standard anticoagulation helps adults with acute cerebral venous thrombosis.
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Finding the blocked artery in medium-vessel stroke using multiple CT scans
We will see if using multiple types of CT scans (noncontrast CT, CTA, and CT perfusion) can accurately identify the specific artery causing a medium-vessel ischemic stroke in adults within 24 hours of symptom onset.
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Basilar artery occlusion with large brain infarct: real-world endovascular vs medical therapy
This registry follows adults with basilar artery occlusion and a large core infarct to see how endovascular therapy compares to medical management in routine care.
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Galcanezumab for amyloid-confirmed mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease
This trial will try injectable Galcanezumab in people aged 50–90 with amyloid-confirmed mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease to see if it improves symptoms or slows decline.
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Oxycodone for managing pain in people with Alzheimer's disease
This trial will test whether a daily low-dose oxycodone/acetaminophen pill helps people with Alzheimer's disease who have moderate to severe chronic pain feel less pain over 12 weeks.
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MRI-derived Pressure Ratio (MPR) to predict stroke risk in intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS)
This study will test whether a new MRI-derived pressure ratio (MPR) can help predict 1-year stroke risk in adults (18–80) with 50–99% intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis in the anterior circulation.
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Digital screening plus blood biomarkers to detect early Alzheimer's changes
This project will test whether a two-step approach—quick digital cognitive screening followed by blood-based biomarker tests—can find early Alzheimer's pathology in community-dwelling adults aged 50 and older who do not have diagnosed cognitive disorders.
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Tenecteplase before transfer for anterior circulation large-vessel stroke (4.5–24 hours)
This will test whether a single bolus of tenecteplase given at the first hospital before transfer helps people with anterior circulation large-vessel ischemic stroke who present 4.5–24 hours after they were last well.
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Tenecteplase before transfer for basilar artery stroke 4.5–24 hours after symptom onset
This trial tests whether giving IV tenecteplase before transfer helps people with basilar artery occlusion who are 4.5–24 hours from symptom onset and are being sent for thrombectomy.
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Using a balloon guide catheter to improve clot removal for internal carotid artery stroke
This will test whether using a balloon guide catheter during mechanical thrombectomy helps people with acute ischemic stroke from an internal carotid artery blockage achieve better blood flow on the first pass.
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Early minimally invasive catheter evacuation with thrombolysis for intracerebral hemorrhage
This trial tests whether early minimally invasive catheter clot removal combined with thrombolysis helps adults with acute spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (≥20 mL) recover better than best medical care.
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When and how people recover after an intracerebral hemorrhage
This registry will collect detailed, long-term data on adults who have surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage to see if the timing and type of surgical treatment affect recovery and quality of life.
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Tracking delayed ischemic neurological deficits in people with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage — real-world data
This project will collect real-world monitoring and treatment information to see how often delayed ischemic neurological deficits (DIND) happen and what diagnostic and treatment approaches people with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage receive.
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Focused ultrasound to improve thinking in post‑COVID brain fog
This project will see if short, targeted pulses of ultrasound to a specific brain area can improve thinking, attention, and other cognitive symptoms in people with persistent brain fog after COVID‑19.
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Early prophylactic decompressive hemicraniectomy after endovascular thrombectomy for large hemispheric ischemic infarcts
This trial will test if doing an early decompressive hemicraniectomy right after successful endovascular thrombectomy helps people with large-core anterior circulation ischemic strokes avoid dangerous brain swelling and recover better.
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Biomarker-based Alzheimer's disease cohort (BASIC)
This project will enroll people with Alzheimer's who test positive for AD biomarkers to see how biomarkers and other risk factors relate to disease progression in older adults in China.
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Everolimus added to treatment for focal drug-resistant epilepsy
This trial will test whether giving the mTOR inhibitor everolimus shortly after seizures can help reduce further seizures and abnormal brain activity in adults with focal drug‑resistant epilepsy.
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Transcranial alternating current stimulation for cognitive problems in inflammatory demyelinating CNS disorders
This trial will try transcranial alternating current stimulation to see if it improves thinking and memory in adults with multiple sclerosis and related inflammatory demyelinating central nervous system disorders.
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PET/MR multimodal analysis of brain blood flow and metabolism in carotid ischemia
This project uses combined PET and MRI scans to test whether measuring cerebral blood flow and glucose metabolism helps guide diagnosis and treatment for people with significant carotid artery narrowing who had a recent ischemic stroke or TIA.
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Preoperative ferric carboxymaltose to improve anemia before multi-level lumbar fusion in older adults
This trial will test whether giving intravenous ferric carboxymaltose before multi-level lumbar fusion helps older adults with iron-deficiency anemia raise their hemoglobin, reduce complications, and improve recovery.
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Disrupted gamma rhythms between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus as a cause of memory problems in small vessel disease
This project tries to see if white matter damage from small vessel disease changes gamma brain rhythms between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus and leads to memory problems in people with normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment.
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Everolimus treatment for adults with vascular malformations who cannot have effective surgery
This study will try daily oral everolimus in adults with vascular malformations who are not good candidates for surgery to see if it shrinks lesions and improves symptoms.
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Personalized temporal interference brain stimulation to improve memory in preclinical Alzheimer's
This project will test whether personalized, imaging-guided temporal interference brain stimulation can improve memory in people aged 60–80 with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.
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Personalized brain stimulation for thinking problems in inflammatory demyelinating disorders
This project will test whether personalized transcranial electrical stimulation can improve thinking and memory in adults with inflammatory demyelinating diseases such as MS and NMOSD.
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Temporal interference deep brain stimulation for essential tremor
This study will try temporal interference, a noninvasive form of deep brain stimulation, in people aged 30–70 with essential tremor to see if it reduces their tremor.
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Near-infrared light plus lecanemab for people with mild Alzheimer's
This trial tests whether adding near-infrared light therapy to lecanemab helps people with mild Alzheimer's disease.
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Ba Duan Jin exercise for chronic insomnia with anxiety
This study is testing whether practicing Ba Duan Jin, a traditional Chinese exercise, can help people with chronic insomnia and anxiety sleep better and feel less anxious compared to just getting sleep education.
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Cognitive training for insomnia with cognitive impairment
This study tests if a new cognitive training program can help people with chronic insomnia and mild memory problems sleep better and improve their thinking skills.
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Mindfulness therapy for chronic insomnia with anxiety
This study is testing whether a mindfulness therapy combined with sleep tips can help people aged 8 and older with chronic insomnia and anxiety sleep better and feel less anxious.
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Combining Cognitive-behavioral Therapy with Transcranial Alternating Current for Treating Insomnia
This study is testing if combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with a brain stimulation technique can help people with stubborn insomnia get better sleep.
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Personalized electrical stimulation for cognitive impairment in demyelination patients
This study is testing if personalized electrical stimulation can help improve thinking skills in people with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica.
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Therapeutic effects of Well-Being Therapy for chronic insomnia with depression
This study is testing if Well-Being Therapy can help people with chronic insomnia and depression feel better after six sessions of treatment.
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Tai Chi for treating chronic insomnia with anxiety
This study is testing whether practicing Tai Chi can help people with chronic insomnia and anxiety sleep better and feel less anxious.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Acute Insomnia Disorder
This study tests if a special type of therapy can help people with insomnia caused by stress get better sleep without using medication.
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Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of edoxaban and rivaroxaban for treating cerebral venous thrombosis in Chinese patients
This study is testing whether two blood thinners, edoxaban and rivaroxaban, are safe and effective for treating cerebral venous thrombosis in Chinese patients aged 18 to 80.
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Using electrical stimulation to relieve chronic pain in patients with inflammatory demyelinating diseases
This study is testing whether a type of electrical stimulation can help relieve chronic pain in people with inflammatory demyelinating diseases.
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Using brain-computer interface technology to improve walking in spinal cord injury patients
This study is testing a new brain-computer interface system to see if it can help people with spinal cord injuries walk better and improve their quality of life.
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Personalized electrical stimulation for emotional disorders in patients with CNS demyelination
This study is testing if a new type of electrical stimulation can help people with multiple sclerosis and similar conditions feel less anxious.
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Investigating how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in people with Parkinson's disease to see if it can help improve their sleep quality.
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Evaluating FCN-159 for treating brain arteriovenous malformations
This study is testing if a new oral medication called FCN-159 can help people with brain arteriovenous malformations who can't have surgery or radiation.
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Timing of carotid surgery or stenting after a symptomatic carotid event
This study will test whether doing carotid artery repair (surgery or stenting) within 48 hours versus waiting more than 14 days works better and is safer for adults with symptomatic carotid narrowing and MRI-confirmed acute infarction.
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Lecanemab to boost synaptic plasticity in early Alzheimer's disease
This study will test whether lecanemab can preserve synaptic function and slow cognitive decline in amyloid-positive people aged 50–90 with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease.
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Survey on disability and cognitive impairment in elderly people in Beijing
This study is trying to find out what factors might lead to disability and memory problems in older adults living in Beijing, so they can help prevent these issues in the future.
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Personalized neurostimulation for Tourette's Syndrome
This study is testing a personalized brain stimulation treatment for adults with Tourette's Syndrome who haven't found relief from other therapies to see if it can help reduce their severe tics.
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Personalized neurostimulation for treatment-resistant OCD
This study is testing a new brain stimulation therapy for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder who haven't found relief from other treatments to see if it can help reduce their symptoms.
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Effects of one week of fasting on metabolism and immunity in humans
This study is testing how a week of fasting with water affects metabolism and immune function in people to see if it can improve their overall health.
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Comparing two methods of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
This study is testing which method of deep brain stimulation—constant current or constant voltage—works better and makes people with Parkinson's disease happier after their surgery.
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Using sirolimus to treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy
This study is testing if sirolimus can help people with drug-resistant epilepsy by reducing the number of seizures they have.
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Remote ischemic conditioning to treat early diabetic retinopathy
This trial will test whether remote ischemic conditioning — brief, repeated arm cuff inflations — helps adults aged 40–80 with mild-to-moderate non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
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Non-invasive brain stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy
This study is testing a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique for people aged 6-60 with drug-resistant epilepsy to see if it can help control their seizures better than current treatments.
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Evaluating effects of different electrical stimulation patterns in epilepsy patients
This study is testing different patterns of electrical stimulation in epilepsy patients with implanted electrodes to see how they affect seizure activity and brain function.
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Investigating non-invasive brain stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy
This study is testing a new non-invasive brain stimulation method to see if it can help people aged 14-60 with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication.
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Tenecteplase versus alteplase before mechanical thrombectomy for acute large-vessel ischemic stroke
This trial tests whether tenecteplase given before mechanical thrombectomy helps adults with acute large-vessel ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours recover better than standard alteplase.
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Improving sleep habits in chronic insomnia patients
This study is testing whether techniques to limit time in bed and improve bedtime habits can help people with chronic insomnia sleep better.
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Relaxation training and stimulus control for chronic insomnia
This study is testing whether relaxation techniques and better sleep habits can help people with chronic insomnia sleep better.
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Improving sleep in chronic insomnia patients through cognitive correction and behavior changes
This study is testing whether changing thoughts about sleep and improving bedtime habits can help people with chronic insomnia sleep better.
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Screening for intracranial atherosclerosis using fundus imaging
This study is testing if a simple eye exam can help find early signs of a serious condition that causes strokes in people, especially in the Asian population.
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Combining Probucol with Statins for Ischemic Stroke Treatment
This study is testing if adding Probucol to standard statin treatment can help adults who have had an ischemic stroke and have atherosclerosis by reducing plaque buildup and preventing future strokes or heart problems.
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Investigating white matter fibers in the brain during wakefulness and sleep
This study is testing how sleep affects the connections in the brain's white matter for people aged 14-65 with drug-resistant epilepsy to help improve treatment options.
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Evaluating single antiplatelet therapy after stent implantation for brain aneurysms
This study is testing whether taking one type of blood-thinning medication after getting a stent for brain aneurysms is safe and effective for patients with unruptured aneurysms.
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Exploring risk factors for disability and dementia in older Chinese adults
This study is trying to find out what factors might lead to disability and dementia in older adults in China to help predict who might be at risk.
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Analyzing serum indicators in elderly patients after gastrointestinal surgery
This study is testing how certain blood markers in older patients who have gastrointestinal surgery relate to whether they experience confusion after surgery and any long-term thinking problems.
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Analyzing serum indexes in elderly spinal surgery patients with postoperative delirium
This study is trying to see if there are differences in blood test results between older patients who experience confusion after spinal surgery and those who don’t, to better understand their recovery.
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Evaluating the effects of metformin on aging in older men
This study is testing if the diabetes drug metformin can help older men slow down the aging process.
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AV133 Longitudinal Imaging Study in Patients With Early and Prdromal Parkinson's Disease
This study is testing how brain imaging can help track changes in people who have early or early signs of Parkinson's disease.
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Understanding the clinical outcomes of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus
This study is trying to learn more about idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and its progression by looking at different tests and samples from people with the condition to help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Predicting postoperative delirium and cognitive issues in elderly patients
This study is trying to find out what factors can predict confusion and memory problems after surgery in older patients to help doctors make better decisions and improve their care.
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Exploring biomarkers for cognitive disorders in China
This study is trying to find early signs of dementia by following 3,000 people in China who have different stages of memory problems to see how their condition changes over time.
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Monitoring disability risk and aging in older adults in Beijing
This study is trying to find out how to spot disability risks in older adults living in Beijing to help keep them healthier as they age.
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Intelligent model for diagnosing and treating insomnia
This study is trying to create better ways to diagnose and treat insomnia by following 16,000 people over two years to see how the condition affects their lives and what helps improve it.
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Using tDCS stimulation to treat refractory status epilepticus
This study is testing if a new brain stimulation treatment can help people with severe epilepsy that doesn't respond to regular medications.
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Evaluating the effects of betaine on syringomyelia
This study is testing whether betaine can help people with syringomyelia who haven't found relief from other treatments feel better after 12 weeks.
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Treatment options for patients with non-acute carotid artery occlusion
This study is testing three different surgical treatments for patients with blocked carotid arteries to see which one works best and is safest for those who have had symptoms for at least a day.
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Thalidomide treatment for syringomyelia
This study is testing if thalidomide can help improve symptoms for people with syringomyelia, a condition that causes fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord.
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Electrical stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for drug-resistant focal motor epilepsy
This study is testing if deep brain stimulation can help people with drug-resistant focal motor epilepsy have fewer seizures compared to those who receive a fake treatment.
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Using intelligent powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation after spinal surgery
This study is testing whether a smart powered exoskeleton can help people recover better from lower limb problems after spinal surgery.
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Using PET/MR imaging to improve diagnosis of brain diseases
This study is testing if using advanced PET/MR imaging with artificial intelligence can help doctors diagnose brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's more accurately.
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Extended interbody fusion for lumbar disc degeneration
This study is testing if adding an extra fusion segment helps people with lumbar disc degeneration who have already had surgery feel better and avoid more surgery in the future.
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Surgical check: Can intra-articular cages help fix reducible atlantoaxial dislocation?
This trial tests whether placing intra-articular cages during surgery can better reduce and fuse reducible atlantoaxial dislocations in eligible patients.
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Health economic burden of Alzheimer’s disease in China
This study tests how Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment affect costs and quality of life for patients and caregivers across China.
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Using patients' own stem cells to treat Parkinson's Disease
This study is testing whether using patients' own stem cells can help improve symptoms of Parkinson's Disease safely.
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Bypass surgery for chronic middle cerebral artery occlusion
This study is testing if bypass surgery can help people with blocked middle cerebral arteries avoid strokes better than just taking medication.
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Comparing drug-eluting stenting to medical treatment for vertebral artery stenosis
This study is testing whether a stenting procedure with medication can help people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke from a narrowed vertebral artery feel better compared to just taking medicine.
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Registry for patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large or medium vessel occlusion
This study is creating a registry to track and learn from 50,000 patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large or medium vessel blockages to see how different treatments work in real life.
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Predicting biomarkers that signal when mild cognitive impairment will progress to dementia.
This project will try to find blood, imaging, and brain electrical markers in people aged 50–85 with mild cognitive impairment to see who will progress to dementia over five years.
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Using Optical Coherence Tomography to Evaluate Intracranial Atherosclerosis
This study is testing whether a special imaging technique can help doctors better understand and treat narrowing of brain arteries in patients at risk for strokes.
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Exploring the link between stroke and adrenal incidentalomas
This study is trying to see if having adrenal incidentalomas affects the risk of disability and death in stroke patients.
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Examining blood pressure variability in non-hypertensive patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease
This study looks at how changes in blood pressure over time affect non-hypertensive patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease to see if it can help predict their risk of future health problems.
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Registry of acute ischemic stroke patients at Xuanwu Hospital
This study looks at how well a special fast-track treatment system works for patients with acute ischemic stroke at Xuanwu Hospital in China.
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Carotid artery surgery for patients with radiation-induced stenosis
This study is testing whether carotid artery surgery is safer and more effective than stenting for patients who have narrow arteries from previous radiation treatment for head and neck cancer.
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Registry of patients with both cerebral and coronary atherosclerosis after acute ischemic stroke
This study is looking at patients who have both brain and heart artery problems after a stroke to see what factors affect their health and how to improve their care over the next five years.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing are recruiting right now?
109, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in China. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 5, Early Phase 1: 4, Phase 3: 4, Phase 4: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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