Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Spinal cord stimulation trial aims to restore movement after injury
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can improve movement and brain-to-muscle signals in people with spinal cord injury. About 20 adults with complete or incomplete injuries will receive the stimulation and undergo rehabilitation. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Spinal implant aims to restore walking and ease pain in spinal cord injury patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can help people with spinal cord injury regain the ability to walk and reduce pain. Twelve adults with complete or incomplete spinal cord injury will receive the implant and undergo rehabilitation. The study will measure improveme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Spinal zaps may restore arm movement after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a small electrical device placed on the spinal cord can help people who have had a stroke move their arm and hand better. The device is implanted in the neck to stimulate nerves and muscles. The study will include 20 adults who had a stroke and have weakn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:03 UTC
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New study aims to predict lung cancer treatment success with imaging and genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether combining PET scan images with genetic testing can better predict how well lung cancer treatments will work and how long patients may survive. Researchers will study 120 adults with non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to create a more accurate tool…
Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:17 UTC