Clinical trials

This study aims to evaluate whether High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy (HFNC) provides superior respiratory support compared to Conventional Oxygen Therapy (COT) in patients with High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).

The study aims to explore the efficacy and safety of erythrocytapheresis in chronic mountain sickness

The study is aimed o evaluate the diagnostic performance and treatment guidance of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) combined with transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy (EBUS-TBMCB) in patients with mediastinal metastases of lung cancer.

Lubiprostone has established efficacy and a favorable safety profile in chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). However, clinical data specifically supporting its use in slow-transit constipation (STC), a distinct subtype of chronic constipation, remains limited.

This study, titled "Effect of Compound Ejiao Jiang on Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life of Critically Ill Patients after Discharge from ICU: A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Clinical Study (LIFT Study)," intends to enroll 156 patients (78 in the experimental group and 78 in the control group). A double-blind design will be adopted, with patients receiving Compound Ejiao Jiang (20 ml each time, three times a day for 90 consecutive days) or a placebo for intervention. The primary outcome measure is the 6-minute walking distance on the 90th day after randomization. Meanwhile, secondary endpoints such as physical function, quality of life, and nutritional and inflammatory indicators will also be monitored. The aim of this study is to explore the rehabilitation value of Compound Ejiao Jiang for patients with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) through high-level evidence-based medicine methods and to provide scientific evidence for the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine approach to improving the long-term prognosis of critically ill patients

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the optimal dose of spironolactone treatment and the long-term outcomes on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in patients with lateralized PA who are unwilling to undergo surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: 1. What is the long-term effect of spironolactone treatment for lateralized PA? 2. What is the optimal dose of spironolactone treatment for the relief of renin inhibition in patients with lateralized PA? Participants will receive spironolactone treatment as part of their regular medical care for more than 12 months, and their clinical indicators, including blood pressure, biochemical remission, cardiovascular and renal damage, and the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, will be analyzed.

The goals of this randomized clinical trial are to investigate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) combined with standard intensive care on systemic organ function in septic patients, and exploring its potential mechanisms for improving overall outcomes in sepsis.The main question it aims to answer is whether taVNS can reduce the severity of sepsis patients by ameliorating systemic inflammation.Participants will receive standard intensive care treatment and be randomized to receive the taVNS or sham taVNS as adjuvant treatment twice a day for 7 consecutive days. Several evaluations will be done before and after the intervention.

Surgical resection remains the primary treatment for rectal cancer, but the postoperative incidence of anastomotic leakage (AL) is relatively high. AL not only increases the medical burden on patients, prolongs hospital stays, raises the need for secondary surgery, and elevates perioperative mortality, but also increases the long-term risk of local recurrence and reduces survival rates. There is an urgent need for a simple, effective treatment method that minimizes the burden on patients to prevent anastomotic leakage. The preoperative placement of a transanal drainage tube (TDT) is believed to effectively drain gas and feces from the intestinal lumen, thereby reducing intestinal pressure and alleviating tension at the anastomotic site, thus preventing AL. Previous studies have shown that traditional drainage tubes cannot effectively prevent leakage. Given the limitations of existing research on traditional TDTs, we plan to use a modified TDT (which allows postoperative irrigation and utilizes a balloon to block feces from adversely affecting the anastomosis) to conduct a randomized, parallel-controlled trial. This study aims to further investigate the role of the modified TDT in preventing and treating anastomotic leakage following rectal surgery

Using Electrolyte Beverages as replacement for water to dissolve PEG(2L plan) in bowel preparation process. The aim of this study is to test whether Electrolyte Beverages as solvents can improve the cleanness of bowel preparation and the satisfaction of patients.

Adrenal spinal neuropathy (AMN) is a rare X-linked genetic disease caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene, and belongs to a special type of adrenal leukodystrophy. The patient's lower limb strength is weakened, the range of motion of the ankle joint is reduced, the hip flexors are weak and affect walking, and the peripheral nerves and vibration sensation are damaged. As the condition worsens, the lower limb muscle tone changes from hyperactivity to decrease, ultimately transitioning from spastic paralysis to flaccid paralysis. At present, the treatment plan for AMN is not yet perfect, and effective therapies are urgently needed to alleviate symptoms. Spinal cord electrical stimulation (SCS) is the implantation of a thin electrode into the epidural space of the corresponding spinal segment within the spinal canal. Then connect the electrodes to a nerve stimulator implanted subcutaneously in the iliac region, and use electrical pulses to stimulate the conduction of sensory neurons in the posterior column and posterior horn of the spinal cord for treatment, which can achieve the goal of controlling pain. In addition, SCS has also conducted research on the recovery of lower limb function in paraplegic patients and upper limb function in post-stroke hemiplegic patients, and has improved corresponding motor dysfunction to a certain extent. Spinal cord stimulation may be a potential treatment for motor dysfunction in AMN. Based on the above, this study attempts to evaluate the efficacy of SCS in treating lower limb muscle tone and movement disorders in AMN patients, and explore the potential therapeutic effects and related mechanisms of SCS on AMN. In this study, 10 AMN patients will be recruited. After enrollment, preoperative evaluation will be conducted. After preliminary assessment of motor function, neurological evaluation, and other related examinations, lumbar spinal nerve stimulators and pulse generators were implanted in our hospital. After the implantation surgery is completed, depending on the patient's recovery status, they will be transferred to various centers for subsequent rehabilitation treatment within one to two weeks, and then turned on for treatment. Before starting up, a second corresponding inspection and evaluation will be conducted. The third and fourth corresponding inspections and evaluations will be conducted one week and four weeks after startup, respectively. The patient will be discharged 4 weeks after starting up, and then return to the hospital for the fifth and sixth corresponding examinations and evaluations at 4 weeks and 6 months after discharge. Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of SCS in improving lower limb motor dysfunction in AMN patients through statistical analysis.

The drug treatment for primary aldosteronism (PA) is limited and difficult to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes. This study plans to enroll patients with primary aldosteronism and randomly divide into 3 groups: scheme 1: Statin combined with amlodipine besylate, scheme 2: Statin combined with Spironolactone and Amlodipine besylate. scheme 3: Amlodipine besylate combined with Spironolactone , to observe the changes in plasma aldosterone level, 24-hour urinary aldosterone, blood pressure, and long-term cardiovascular risk.

Bariatric surgery (BS) is known to improve the components of metabolic syndrome (MS) in obese patients. However, few studies have evaluated the impact of bariatric surgery versus medical therapy (MT) in patients with MS, especially in patients with low body mass index (BMI). This study aimed to assess the effect of bariatric surgery on MS in patients with low BMI by comparing BS (BMI\<35 kg/m2 and BMI≥35 kg/m2) with MT (BMI\<35 kg/m2). A retrospective study including patients with MS undergoing bariatric surgery and medical therapy at a single institution. We follow up the 5 years effect of bariatric surgery versus medical therapy on the remission of MS, its individual components, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, and medication used.

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is one of the most common cause of endocrine and resistant hypertension. Current studies have shown that the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and the increased sympathetic nerve activity in the central or local tissue are the key mechanisms of high blood pressure and its organ damages. Current guidelines suggest that surgery and aldosterone receptor inhibitors are the only treatment for primary aldosteronism. However, only about 35% of aldosterone tumors and a small number of unilateral adrenal hyperplasia can be treated surgically. More than 60% of primary aldosteronism and bilateral adrenal hyperplasia need long-term oral aldosterone receptor inhibitors. At present, spironolactone is the most commonly used aldosterone receptor inhibitor. Long term use of spironolactone may cause hyperkalemia, hyperplasia of male mammary gland, hairiness of female and other adverse reactions. Therefore, the researchers suggest that partial removal of adrenals can reduce aldosterone level, lower blood pressure and restore potassium metabolism balance. In patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, the level of aldosterone increases, which can cause vascular endothelial dysfunction, myocardial injury and ventricular fibrosis. The study shows that long-term oral administration of spironolactone can reverse the above cardiovascular damage and correct heart failure. Adrenal artery ablation can reduce aldosterone level, but the long-term effect on cardiovascular system is unknown. In order to confirm the effect of adrenal artery ablation on blood pressure and cardiovascular system, the researchers conducted an open cohort study on patients with primary aldosteronism (including aldosterone, idiopathic aldosteronism and adrenal hyperplasia). To observe the effect of adrenal artery ablation and spironolactone on blood pressure, blood electrolyte, metabolic index, cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death risk in patients with primary aldosteronism, and to explore its efficacy and safety.

A Randomized controlled double-blind clinical study on the effectiveness and safety of probiotic formula in Autistic children with gastrointestinal symptoms.

To increase the efficacy of neoadjuvant PD-1/PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in local advanced rectal cancer (LARC), we propose preoperative arterial infusion of Tirellizumab and oxaliplatin followed by tumor artery embolization with concurrent chemoradiotherapy as neoadjuvant regimen for LARC.