Efficacy and Safety

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Efficacy of Thermal Ablation Combined With Antithyroid Drugs in the Treatment of Primary Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a clinical syndrome caused by excessive production of thyroid hormones, leading to accelerated metabolism and increased excitability of multiple organ systems. Patients commonly present with polyphagia, weight loss, palpitations, and sweating. Primary hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder traditionally treated with anti-thyroid drugs (ATD), radioactive iodine (¹³¹I), or surgery. While ATD can rapidly inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis and control symptoms, long-term use carries risks of liver damage and bone marrow suppression. Radioactive iodine involves risks of recurrence or permanent hypothyroidism, and thyroidectomy-though effective-is associated with significant trauma, potential complications, and cervical scarring. Given the limitations of these monotherapies, a combined approach leveraging thermal ablation as an adjunct to antithyroid drug therapy has emerged as a promising strategy for both rapid symptom control and long-term management. With advances in minimally invasive techniques, thermal ablation combined with pharmacotherapy offers a balanced solution. Thermal ablation-including microwave and radiofrequency ablation-provides high precision, minimal invasiveness, and rapid recovery by directly destroying hyperfunctioning thyroid tissue under ultrasound guidance. When paired with a tailored antithyroid drug regimen, this approach not only secures immediate stabilization of thyroid function but also reduces the required drug dosage and duration, thereby mitigating drug-related adverse effects. This combined strategy maintains the cosmetic and cost-effective advantages of ablation while addressing the need for sustained endocrine control. Studies have demonstrated that thermal ablation combined with antithyroid drugs effectively normalizes T3 and T4 levels, alleviates hypermetabolic symptoms such as palpitations and sweating, and significantly improves quality of life with a low complication rate. This integrated model is suitable for initial treatment, recurrent or refractory cases, and is particularly advantageous for patients with reduced cardiopulmonary reserve or advanced age. However, current evidence is largely derived from single-center studies, and high-quality multicenter data are needed to validate this combined strategy. This study aims to prospectively collect baseline data from patients undergoing thermal ablation in conjunction with antithyroid drug therapy across multiple centers. The objectives are to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this combined modality, explore the factors influencing the prognosis of ablation in a medicated context, optimize postoperative medication adjustment protocols, and provide high-quality evidence to guide the standardization and clinical dissemination of this synergistic approach.

Participants needed: 454
Trial details
Age: Up to 80Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Chinese PLA General HospitalUpdated: Apr 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients diagnosed with primary hyperthyroidism based on clinical manifestations... [+5]

Severe coagulopathy; [+6]

Status: Recruiting

A Cohort Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Biologics in Patients With ABPA

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of biological agents in patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

Participants needed: 50
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Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Qianfoshan HospitalUpdated: Apr 17, 2026Locations: 1Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility criteria

Meet the diagnostic criteria of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, accordi... [+4]

The underlying diseases were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchiec... [+6]

Status: Recruiting

Comparative Evaluation of Finger Splint, Paraffin, and Peloidotherapy Interventions in the Management of Trigger Finger

Patients aged 18-75 years who present with trigger finger to a tertiary rehabilitation hospital and agree to participate will be included in the study. Participants will be randomly allocated into three groups using block randomization. The first group will use a static finger splint that blocks the proximal interphalangeal joint for 6 weeks, along with a home exercise program. The second group will receive paraffin bath therapy, and the third group will receive peloidotherapy, both in combination with home exercises. All patients will receive education about the disease and activity modification. The finger joint-restricting splint and exercises will be applied for 6 weeks. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline, at the end of the 3rd week, and at the end of the 6th week by a blinded assessor. No analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication will be permitted during the study, and patients will be instructed to avoid using analgesics within 24 hours prior to each assessment.

Participants needed: 60
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Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research HospitalUpdated: Mar 19, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Being between 18 and 75 years of age and willing to participate in the study [+1]

Patients with triggering in more than one finger [+13]

Status: Recruiting

Clinical Study of Fospropofol Disodium for Injection in the Painless Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment

This is a study on the efficacy and safety of fospropofol disodium for injection in painless endoscopic diagnosis and treatment, project No.2024-YCRF-M1021, which will take more than 2 years to complete. This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical study. Using a computer-generated randomized number table, the patients were divided into two groups: the group L (fospropofol disodium group) and the group B (propofol group). After determining the group of enrolled patients, the drug was administered by two fixed anesthesiologists By participating in this study, it is possible to make your anesthesia induction stable, stable intraoperative circulation, awake and safe and comfortable, to reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypoxemia, intraoperative awareness, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular malignant events (malignant arrhythmia, cardiac arrest), which is conducive to your rapid postoperative recovery and reduce hospitalization costs.

Participants needed: 426
Trial details
Age: 50-65Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong UniversityUpdated: Sep 30, 2025Locations: 5
Eligibility criteria

Age 50-65 years, weight 40-65kg, male or female; [+3]

Patients with simple and painless gastroscopy [+6]

Status: Not yet recruiting

A Study on the Short-course Treatment Regimen Containing Pretomanid for Drug-resistant Tuberculosis

Rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) is characterized by a long treatment course, high incidence of adverse reactions, low cure rate and high recurrence rate. This is related to the large number of drugs in the RR-TB treatment regimen, high incidence of adverse reactions and long treatment course, which leads to poor patient compliance. There is an urgent need for new, effective and safe short-course regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis. A 6-month short-course oral regimen containing pretomanid was introduced in 2020. However, as pretomanid is not yet available in China, it has not been verified and promoted in China. Pretomanid is expected to be launched in China in 2025, and it is urgent to evaluate the application of the new short-course regimen containing pretomanid in the Chinese population. This study is a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial. It plans to include RR-TB patients aged ≥12 years in multiple domestic centers. Under the guidance of rapid molecular drug susceptibility test results, the experimental group will be treated with bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid and moxifloxacin for 6 months, while the control group will be treated with bedaquiline, delamanid, linezolid and levofloxacin or bedaquiline, delamanid, linezolid and clofazimine for 6 months, depending on the susceptibility to fluoroquinolones. For patients with unknown susceptibility to fluoroquinolones, bedaquiline, delamanid, linezolid, levofloxacin and clofazimine will be used for 6 months. The efficacy and safety will be evaluated to provide a basis for the introduction and implementation of new short-course regimens for RR-TB in China.

Participants needed: 200
Trial details
Age: 12+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Wuhan Pulmonary HospitalUpdated: Aug 17, 2025
Eligibility criteria

Not listed

Status: Not yet recruiting

Fengliao Changweikang for Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: N-of-1 Trial

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, with characteristics of defecation related abdominal pain and diarrhea. Routine treatment strategy for IBS-D is symptom-based with unsatisfactory results, while there is a growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine such as Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, lack of high-quality evidences being the obstacle for its development. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Fengliao Changweikang Keli (FLCWK) on symptoms and health-related quality of life in mild to moderate IBS-D patients. After 2-week run-in period, each participant will be randomized to a sequence of six 4-week double-blind treatment periods of FLCWK 8 g three times daily or placebo, separated by 2-week washout periods.

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Peking Union Medical College HospitalUpdated: Jul 11, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Aged between 18 and 75 years. [+4]

History of organic gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease,... [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Safety and Efficacy of IMPT or IMRT for Breast Cancer

The purpose of this trial is to compare the toxicities and efficacy of intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for breast cancer patients indicated for radiotherapy including preoperative radiotherapy, postoperative radiotherapy, or definitive radiotherapy. IMPT or IMRT will be administered to the whole breast, chest wall, and/or regional lymph nodes. A boost dose will be delivered in patients with high-risk area, at the discretion of the radiation oncologist. Eligible breast cancer patients will be followed for at least 5 years to assess acute and late radiation induced toxicities, loco-regional recurrence, overall survival, distant metastasis, and quality of life.

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Ruijin HospitalUpdated: Feb 14, 2025Locations: 1Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility criteria

Aged ≥18 years old [+5]

Pregnant or lactating women. [+3]

Status: Recruiting

MSC Intratissular Injection in Crohn Disease Patients

The main objective is to assess the efficacy of local injection of MSC on the healing of refractory intestinal and perianal lesions in crohn disease. The second co-primary endpoint is safety.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of LiegeUpdated: Dec 12, 2024Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients ≥ 18 years of age [+5]

Indication for immediate luminal surgery [+10]

Status: Recruiting

Fuzuloparib Arsenic Trioxide Platinum Resistance Relapsed Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic tumors in the western world. Most patients have relapses, and responses to subsequent therapies are generally short-lived. Currently, the population that can benefit from PARPi is mainly focusing on BRCAm, then homologous-recombination deficiency patients. Limited data revealed the ORR was only 3-4% in homologous recombination proficiency patients with PARPi therapy. New treatments are urgently needed to improve patient outcomes. To explore the efficacy and safety of Fuzuloparib in combination with Arsenic trioxide therapy in platinum-resistance relapsed Ovarian cancer patients.

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18-70Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Xing XieUpdated: Dec 4, 2024Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

18-70years old; [+12]

Prior treatment with PARP inhibitors except under specific conditions: 1. Patien... [+6]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Thermal Ablation Versus Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), which is frequently associated with chronic kidney disease, leads to problems such as bone pain, fractures, and cardiovascular issues, thereby affecting patients' quality of life. This clinical trial is designed to compare the efficacy of thermal ablation and surgical treatment for SHPT. Parameters including parathyroid hormone levels, serum calcium and phosphorus levels, SHPT-related symptoms (for example, bone pain, muscle weakness), and complication occurrence will be monitored. The advantages involve enabling better treatment decisions for patients, enhancing patients' quality of life, and alleviating the burden on families, in addition to augmenting the clinical knowledge of healthcare providers. However, both treatments carry risks. Thermal ablation may have problems like incomplete ablation, local tissue damage, and blood parameter changes. Surgical risks comprise bleeding, infection, adjacent tissue damage (such as the recurrent laryngeal nerve), and hypoparathyroidism. The investigators will strive to minimize these risks. This trial is of great significance for SHPT treatment, and the investigators welcome participants to contribute to the advancement of medical science in this area.

Participants needed: 612
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Chinese PLA General HospitalUpdated: Nov 29, 2024
Eligibility criteria

persistent serum iPTH (intact parathyroid hormone) levels > 800 pg/mL; [+3]

severe bleeding tendency or coagulation disorders, severe cardiopulmonary abnorm...

Status: Not yet recruiting

Thermal Ablation Versus Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

This study is a prospective, multicenter study designed to compare the efficacy and safety of surgical treatment versus ablation therapy (including radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation) for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The study will assess the impact of both treatment modalities on serum parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and calcium levels, clinical symptom improvement, bone mineral density enhancement, reduction in the incidence of urinary system stones, and postoperative complication rates. While surgical treatment has been the standard of care for PHPT, offering definitive cure, it carries inherent surgical risks and complications. Ablation therapy, as a minimally invasive approach, presents a novel alternative with reduced trauma and fewer complications. The outcomes of this study will inform clinical decision-making and potentially optimize treatment strategies for patients with PHPT.

Participants needed: 520
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Chinese PLA General HospitalUpdated: Nov 27, 2024
Eligibility criteria

Symptomatic patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, such as those with sympto... [+1]

diagnosis of secondary or tertiary HPT [+2]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Efficacy and Safety of Deep Cervical Lymph Node-vein Bypass Surgery in ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease, affects motor neurons, causing progressive muscle atrophy and weakness. Current treatments are ineffective, with most patients dying within 3-5 years of diagnosis. The disease's exact cause is unclear, but factors such as oxidative stress and protein abnormalities are implicated. Abnormal protein deposits and neurotoxic factors in the brain and spinal cord contribute to ALS pathology. Recent research on the brain's glymphatic-lymphatic system suggests impaired waste clearance may exacerbate ALS. Restoring drainage connections between cervical lymphatic vessels and veins could potentially alleviate neurodegenerative disease progression.

Participants needed: 3
Trial details
Age: 20-80Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityUpdated: May 16, 2024
Eligibility criteria

①diagnosis of probable, clinically probable, clinically probable laboratory-supp...

① Refusal to participate; ② Unable to complete MRI scan; ③ significant cognitive...

Status: Not yet recruiting

HR070803 in Combination With Oxaliplatin, S-1 Versus NALIRIFOX as Adjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HR070803 in Combination With Oxaliplatin plus Tegafur compared to HR070803 in combination with oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin (5FU/LV) treatment as adjuvant therapy in patients with resected pancreatic cancer.

Participants needed: 120
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 20-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical UniversityUpdated: Apr 25, 2024
Eligibility criteria

Histologically confirmed resected ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma with macrosco... [+5]

Patients with pancreatic cancer originating from extrapancreatic ductal epitheli... [+5]