Clinical trials

After surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that physically removes the prostatic transition zone (such as TURP or laser enucleation), many men are routinely sent home with a 2- to 4-week prescription of an alpha-blocker (tamsulosin) to prevent urinary retention, even though the tissue targeted by the drug has been removed. Alpha-blockers can cause blood-pressure drops upon standing, fainting, and falls in older men. In this study, men who have successfully undergone BPH surgery and passed an initial voiding trial are randomly assigned to take either tamsulosin or an identical-looking placebo capsule once daily for 30 days. The study tests whether stopping the drug immediately does not increase the risk of needing a catheter again (non-inferiority), and whether stopping it reduces dizziness, fainting, and falls (superiority).

Current prostate cancer diagnosis relies on MRI-targeted biopsy combined with a 12-core systematic biopsy. The systematic component is a major driver of overdiagnosis of insignificant cancer and biopsy-related morbidity, and conventional pathology takes 1-2 weeks, causing significant patient anxiety. The EndoScell system is a handheld, real-time fluorescence microscope that can display the microscopic structure of a fresh biopsy core within minutes, without damaging the tissue. In this study, every biopsy core from men undergoing standard combined (targeted plus systematic) prostate biopsy will be scanned with this device immediately after removal, and the result will be compared with the final conventional pathology report of the very same core. The device result will not be used to guide any patient care. The study will measure how accurate the device is and simulate how many systematic biopsies could safely be avoided in the future if a positive device reading were used to stop further sampling.

This is an observational, multicentre study. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance and clinical applicability of artificial intelligence models for pulmonary nodule segmentation, benign-malignant risk stratification, and follow-up management. We will collect CT images and medical data from participants at several hospitals. Participants will not receive any drugs or medical interventions.

EAST-LDL is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial with blinded endpoint assessment evaluating whether early intensive lipid lowering with the PCSK9 inhibitor recaticimab, administered before endovascular therapy, improves functional outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior-circulation large-vessel occlusion. Participants are randomized to recaticimab plus guideline-recommended standard of care or standard of care alone. The primary outcome is favorable functional outcome, defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of 0-2 at 90 ± 7 days.

This study is a multicenter, prospective, single-arm Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant therapy with TROP-2 ADC in combination with toripalimab for resectable locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma, followed by curative surgery and postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.

experiment design: Single-center, single-arm, open-label trial Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 18-70. 2. At least 6 months prior to enrollment, the patient must have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 3. The glycated hemoglobin level is 7.5%-10.5%. 4. BMI 2 7-40 kg/m2. 5. Patients who, within 12 weeks prior to screening, were treated with 2-3 oral hypoglycemic agents yet still had poorly controlled blood glucose levels, and could maintain the same medication regimen throughout the trial; or those whose blood glucose control was suboptimal despite lifestyle modifications. 6. Stable body weight (defined as a weight change of \<5% within 5 weeks prior to screening) 7. Donation of blood is prohibited during the trial participation period. 8. The subject must sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF), demonstrating their understanding of the purpose and procedures required for this study and their willingness to participate. 9. Be willing and able to comply with all requirements specified in the trial, including but not limited to completing the required assessments, adhering to the visit schedule, and complying with lifestyle restrictions. 10. Fertile female subjects must have a negative urine pregnancy test result during screening and must use contraception throughout the study period. Primary efficacy endpoint :HbA1c: The difference in HbA1c levels from the baseline period to 6 months post-treatment Observation period: 6 months postoperatively. Secondary efficacy endpoint HbA1c: The difference in HbA1c levels from the baseline period to after treatment Observation periods: 1 month, 3 months, and 12 months post-treatment. Average fasting blood glucose: The average fasting blood glucose level from the baseline period to after treatment Observation periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-treatment. Weight: Average weight from the baseline period to post-treatment Observation periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-treatment. Use of hypoglycemic agents: The incidence rate at which researchers determined the need for therapeutic intervention when glycated hemoglobin levels exceeded 8.5%. Observation periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-treatment. Safety Indicator 1. Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events 2. Device defect 3. Intraoperative Instrument Performance Evaluation

The trial aims to find out if using a robotic system to help perform prostate biopsies is better than having a highly experienced doctor perform the biopsy by hand in men with a high Body Mass Index (BMI). While MRI-guided prostate biopsies are highly effective, carrying them out in men with obesity can be physically challenging for doctors. Extra pelvic tissue increases the depth the biopsy needle must travel and makes it difficult to manually hold the ultrasound probe perfectly steady. This physical difficulty might cause doctors to miss some aggressive prostate cancers. This study tests whether a robotic arm-which completely locks the biopsy needle on target and eliminates human hand tremors-can improve cancer detection. The study will enroll up to 570 men with high BMI who have suspicious areas on their prostate MRI. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a robotic-assisted biopsy or a standard manual biopsy performed by an expert urologist. To ensure the results are completely unbiased, participants will not know which method is being used on them. They will be placed behind a surgical drape and wear noise-canceling headphones playing music during the procedure to block out the sounds of the robotic motors. The main goal is to see if the robotic method safely and significantly increases the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer in this specific group of patients.

The study aims to determine if a less painful and less invasive prostate biopsy approach is safe for certain men with a high risk of prostate cancer. Currently, when a man has a suspicious MRI scan, standard medical guidelines recommend a "combined biopsy." This means the urologist performs a Targeted Biopsy (taking 3-5 tissue samples directly from the suspicious area seen on the MRI) followed immediately by a Systematic Biopsy (taking 12 additional samples blindly from the rest of the prostate). While this combined approach maximizes cancer detection, the 12 extra needles from the systematic biopsy increase the risk of bleeding, pain, and urinary infection. Researchers believe that for men who already have a very high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level and a highly suspicious MRI, the targeted biopsy alone might be enough to detect any dangerous cancer. In these high-risk men, the extra 12 systematic needles might offer little to no additional benefit ("diminishing returns"). In this study, 850 men will undergo the standard combined biopsy procedure. However, to test the researchers' theory with extreme precision, the tissue samples from the Targeted Biopsy and the Systematic Biopsy will be placed into completely separate, uniquely barcoded jars (the "One Core, One Jar" spatial mapping protocol). The pathologist will examine each tissue sample independently, without knowing which method was used to collect it. By comparing the results within each patient, the study will determine exactly how many dangerous cancers were found exclusively by the systematic biopsy. If this number is clinically negligible (less than 5%) in men with high PSA levels, it will prove that the 12 extra needles are unnecessary for this specific group. The ultimate goal of the trial is to safely "de-escalate" prostate cancer diagnostics-sparing high-risk men from the physical trauma, complications, and costs of unnecessary systematic sampling, while ensuring no dangerous cancers are missed.

The study aims to find a better surgical treatment for men with an enlarged prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH) that effectively relieves urinary symptoms without sacrificing sexual function. Currently, standard surgeries like TURP or HoLEP are very effective at opening the blocked urinary channel. However, because they use heat or mechanical energy to remove prostate tissue, they often cause unwanted side effects, most notably the loss of normal ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation) and potential impacts on erectile function. This study is testing a novel, minimally invasive technology called High-Frequency Irreversible Electroporation (H-FIRE). Instead of using heat to burn or cut the tissue, H-FIRE delivers ultra-short electrical pulses to destroy the blocking prostate tissue. This "non-thermal" (heat-free) approach is uniquely designed to spare the delicate nerves, blood vessels, and muscles surrounding the prostate, which are critical for preserving normal sexual function and bladder control. In this clinical trial, 288 men aged 50 and older with moderate-to-severe BPH symptoms will be randomly assigned to receive either the investigational H-FIRE procedure or the Standard of Care surgery (TURP or HoLEP). The main goal of the study is to prove that H-FIRE is just as effective as standard surgery in relieving lower urinary tract symptoms over 12 months. More importantly, the study will evaluate if H-FIRE is superior in helping patients achieve the "BPH Trifecta"-meaning the patient successfully achieves significant symptom relief, maintains perfect bladder control (uses zero pads), AND fully preserves normal ejaculation. By utilizing this new tissue-sparing technology, the trial hopes to offer aging men a treatment option that restores their urinary health while fully protecting their overall quality of life.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if amiodarone or metoprolol works to prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients who develop certain atrial arrhythmias after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It will also learn about the safety of these drugs. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do amiodarone or metoprolol reduce the incidence of new-onset AF within 90 days after TAVR? * What medical problems do participants have when taking amiodarone or metoprolol? Researchers will compare amiodarone and metoprolol to observation (no antiarrhythmic drug) to see if either drug reduces the development of new-onset AF. Participants who meet the post-TAVR arrhythmia criteria will: * Be randomly assigned to receive amiodarone, metoprolol, or observation * Take the assigned drug (if applicable) according to a specified dosing regimen * Be monitored continuously during hospitalization and undergo follow-up assessments at 30, 60, and 90 days, including ECGs, Holter monitors, and laboratory tests

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the molecular characteristics of colorectal polyps in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) compared to individuals without fatty liver, and to identify potential transcriptomic biomarkers for high-risk polyps. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the key gene expression differences in adenomatous polyps between MASH patients and non-fatty liver individuals? Can specific high-risk transcriptional molecules in plasma and polyp tissue serve as biomarkers for MASH-related colorectal polyps? Participants already scheduled for colonoscopic polypectomy as part of their routine care will provide a small portion of their polyp tissue, residual plasma from standard blood tests, and allow use of their stored pathological slides for research; they will also be followed up every six months.

This study is a Phase II, exploratory, prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled clinical trial with blinded endpoint assessment setting on the safety of an adjusted versus a conventional blood pressure management strategy during intravenous thrombolysis in AIS patients, with a key focus on the incidence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH).

Intracerebral hemorrhage carries high rates of mortality and disability, imposes a significant societal burden. Based on findings from our previous multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial (INTERACT4), we revealed that initiating intensive blood pressure reduction therapy within 2 hours of onset in ambulances can markedly enhance the prognosis of patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. Nevertheless, the lack of rapid pre-hospital diagnostic technology hinders its clinical application and promotion. Given that glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), as a biomarker, has been clinically validated for its high specificity in diagnosing intracerebral hemorrhage, this project aims to leverage an industry-academia-research collaborative development model in partnership with Shanghai Jinguan Technology Co., Ltd. By focusing on the urgent need for rapid diagnosis in stroke emergency care, this project will integrate clinical resources from hospitals with technological advantages in product development from the industry. Through resource sharing and complementary strengths, we aim to develop GFAP rapid detection technology with single-molecule sensitivity utilizing internationally advanced silicon photonics technology. Our objectives further include establishing a Chinese cohort to validate the reliability of GFAP in diagnosing intracerebral hemorrhage and conducting multicenter randomized controlled clinical trials to ascertain the efficacy and safety of GFAP-guided pre-hospital intensive blood pressure reduction for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. This study also aimed to explore other biomarkers to be combined with GFAP in order to improve its sensitivity in detecting ICH.

To clarify whether non-invasive neuromodulation for assisted bowel preparation can improve the quality of bowel preparation, to explore the possible mechanisms by which TEA improves the quality of bowel preparation, and to assess its safety, as well as subjects' tolerance, compliance and satisfaction.

his is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the effect of Henagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) on myocardial fibrosis burden in patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM). The study will use 68 68 Ga/ 18 18 F-FAPI PET/CMR imaging to quantitatively assess changes in active fibroblast activity after 6 months of treatment. A total of 150 eligible adult patients with nHCM (FAPI-positive at baseline, NYHA class I-III) will be enrolled and randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the Henagliflozin group (10 mg once daily) or the placebo group for a 6-month treatment period. The primary endpoint is the change in myocardial FAPI target-to-background ratio (ΔTBR) at 6 months. Secondary endpoints include changes in FAPI SUVmax, FAPI burden percentage (FAV%), cardiac structure and function parameters, 6-minute walk distance, NYHA classification, NT-proBNP levels, and quality-of-life scores. Exploratory analyses will assess clinical events over 12 months, such as heart failure hospitalization, atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and cardiovascular death. The study employs stratified block randomization based on baseline FAPI burden, central randomization and blinding via IWRS, independent core laboratory imaging evaluation, and an intention-to-treat analytical approach. It aims to provide early evidence for the anti-fibrotic effect of Henagliflozin in nHCM and to validate FAPI-PET/CMR as an imaging biomarker for fibrosis activity.

FAP-targeted PET imaging using 68Ga-FAPI enables early detection of myocardial fibrosis. Combined PET/CMR provides comprehensive cardiac assessment without extra radiation. This advanced imaging approach improves diagnosis and personalized treatment for better patient outcomes.

Liver disease, a major global health burden, ranges from mild dysfunction to severe conditions like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the fifth most common cancer. Accurate diagnosis of liver lesions-distinguishing benign from malignant-is vital for treatment planning. Conventional imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI) has limitations in sensitivity and detecting small metastases. PET/CT combines metabolic and anatomical data but struggles with small lesions and cirrhotic livers. 18F-FDG PET/MRI with contrast-enhanced MRI may improve diagnostic accuracy, but its clinical benefits remain uncertain. Further research is needed to evaluate its performance, impact on patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in liver disease management.

In this study, the investigators intend to utilize 68Ga-Pentixafor Positron Emission Tomography（PET） imaging for patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and multiple myeloma (MM). The investigators will compare the imaging results with those obtained from 18F-FDG imaging, and a correlation analysis will be performed to assess progression-free survival among patients. This analysis aims to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy and the potential for early prediction of treatment efficacy associated with 68Ga-Pentixafor in these specific conditions.

Evaluating the Effectiveness, Safety, and Feasibility of Stationary Ultra-Slow Running in Treating MASLD Patients.

The acute mortality rate of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) reduced significantly due to emergency reperfusion and subsequent treatment strategies. However, it remains a major cause of disability and death globally. Recent studies have shown that systemic inflammation is associated with infarct size and adverse clinical outcomes after myocardial infarction. Therefore, attenuating the inflammatory response may be a therapeutic target for acute coronary syndromes and improve clinical outcomes. Preclinical and clinical data indicate that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) plays an important role in reducing the inflammatory burden and improving myocardial ischemia. However, more clinical evidence is needed to elucidate the role of VNS in patients with acute myocardial infarction and its impact on cardiovascular events. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of vagal nerve modulation intervention through a prospective, randomized controlled clinical research method.

This is an investigator initiated and conducted, multicentre, ambulance-delivered, prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded outcome (PROBE) study. EAST aims to evaluate the effects of pre-hospital levetiracetam and different head positions initiated in ambulance settings on the functional outcome of participants assessed at 90 days.

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of hUC-MSCs-Exos in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are currently of unknown etiology and incurable. In recent years, the incidence of IBD has increased dramatically in China, and it will become a common disease of digestive system in China. Mesenteric adipose tissue hyperplasia indicates disease activity in IBD patients, and abnormal lipid metabolism plays an important role in the pathogenesis of IBD. In addition to intestinal symptoms, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), has become the most common extraintinal manifestation in IBD patients. What are the similarities and differences between IBD patients with and without MASLD? Does the occurrence and severity of MASLD affect the clinical efficacy of IBD and increase the adverse outcome of IBD? There are no relevant studies to date. We have previously completed the construction of a cohort of 290 IBD patients using the IBD patient database and biobank of Dongfang Hospital, based on which we completed a cohort study on the effect of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth on IBD disease activity. Based on this cohort, multi-center cooperation was carried out to establish an IBD research cohort by collecting basic clinical information and biological samples such as peripheral blood and intestinal mucosa. The clinical characteristics of IBD patients with MASLD were analyzed. logistic regression, COX regression, Kaplan-Meier survival curve and other methods were used. To investigate the effect of MASLD on the clinical efficacy and prognosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This project will provide efficient, full and reliable research-grade data with Chinese characteristics for IBD clinical research, and improve the level of regional diagnosis and treatment.

Melasma is a common and refractory pigmentary skin disorder manifested as light to dark brown patches on the facial skin. It belongs to disfiguring dermatoses and significantly affects the physical and mental well-being of patients. Conventional treatments for melasma, including pharmacological and photoelectric therapies, have high recurrence rates and suboptimal clinical efficacy. Preliminary evaluations of the therapeutic effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in melasma mouse models have shown that MSCs can significantly improve skin pigmentation, reduce malondialdehyde (MDA) levels indicating anti-aging effects, ameliorate skin inflammatory cell infiltration, and promote skin repair in these models. This study is a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial aiming to build on previous experimental findings by combining MSCs with photoelectric therapy for the treatment of melasma. Patients will be divided into three groups of 10 each: Stem Cell Treatment Group 1, Stem Cell Treatment Group 2, and a Control Group. Group 1 will receive intravenous infusion of MSCs followed by multi-point injection into the melasma area in combination with 755nm picosecond laser treatment. Group 2 will receive multi-point injection of MSCs into the melasma area in combination with 755nm picosecond laser treatment. The Control Group will only receive 755nm picosecond laser treatment. Efficacy will be initially assessed based on parameters such as the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI), VISIA skin analysis, and patient satisfaction. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MSCs combined with photoelectric therapy for melasma and to investigate the underlying mechanisms.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe neurodegenerative disease in the human motor system characterized by the selective involvement of spinal cord anterior horn cells, brainstem motor nuclei, and the corticospinal tract. It predominantly presents as concurrent damage to upper and lower motor neurons. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a type of induced pluripotent stem cell derived from autologous or allogeneic cell sources. They can differentiate into various functional cell types, including specific motor neuron cells. iPSCs are used for stem cell replacement therapy. iPSCs hold significant clinical potential for ALS treatment. The iPSC database with human leukocyte antigen characteristics may represent a promising technology. This technology has the potential to obtain high-quality cell products and reduce the risk of graft rejection. Moreover, human iPSCs have demonstrated a certain degree of efficacy in the transplantation of neural stem/progenitor cells derived from ALS rodent models. The potential mechanisms of iPSC therapy for ALS include: the differentiated motor neuron precursor cells can replace damaged motor neurons, and restore motor conduction function; by secreting neurotrophic factors, they protect neurons; through immune regulation, they inhibit inflammatory reactions, and slow the progression of ALS. Xellsmart Biomedical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is developing an injectable solution for ALS treatment using human iPSC-derived motor neuron precursor cells to address the pressing need for ALS therapy.