Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

This early-stage study is testing whether a neck surgery is safe for people with Alzheimer's disease. Surgeons will create tiny connections between drainage channels and veins in the neck, hoping to help the brain clear harmful proteins. The study will monitor 35 participants for…

This study is testing whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria from a donor (a fecal transplant) can help patients with a severe and often deadly gut complication after a stem cell transplant. The complication, called graft-versus-host disease, happens when the donor's immune c…

This study compares three different surgery options for treating moderate hemorrhoids: traditional removal surgery, laser treatment, and a heat-based energy therapy. It aims to see if the newer, less invasive methods lead to less pain and a quicker return to normal activities tha…

This study is testing if a specially formulated turmeric extract (curcumin) can protect the bowels from severe inflammation and damage caused by radiation and chemotherapy in people with rectal cancer. The main goal is to see if taking the supplement during treatment lowers the r…

This study is testing whether combining two treatments—a drug that enhances brain signaling (DAOIB) and omega-3 fatty acids—works better than the drug alone to help people with early Alzheimer's disease or mild memory problems. It will involve 140 participants who will take the t…

This study aims to find the best way to repair knees in young adults who still have pain and swelling after having part of their meniscus (knee cushion) removed. It will compare two surgical options: using the patient's own hamstring tendon or using donated meniscus tissue from a…

This study aims to see if a new approach to preparing for a colonoscopy works better than the standard method. It will compare two methods in 420 adults who are new to this specific prep. One group will use a smartphone app for instructions and eat special prepackaged meals. The …

This study is testing if combining two standard treatments works better for advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It will give 90 patients both a drug that boosts the immune system and a procedure that directly targets the tumor in the liver. The goal is to see…

This study is testing a new 'smart home' care model designed to help older adults recover safely at home after hip fracture surgery. The system uses technology to predict risks, like falls, and sends alerts to family caregivers and nurses to provide more personalized support. Res…

This study aims to see if adding a solution derived from stem cells (exosomes) to a laser treatment helps regrow hair better than the laser alone. It will involve 30 men with male pattern baldness. Each participant will have one side of their scalp treated with the laser plus exo…

This study is testing whether a new type of wearable augmented reality (AR) glasses can be used to examine eye movements in people with vertigo (dizziness). Researchers want to see if the results from these smart glasses are as good as the standard tests done in an exam room at f…

This study tests whether personalized Chinese herbal medicine can reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure during kidney dialysis. Researchers will enroll 100 dialysis patients in Taiwan who frequently experience these low blood pressure episodes. The trial uses a waitlist design…

This study is testing whether a mobile phone app that guides patients through swallowing exercises can improve recovery after oral cancer surgery. It will involve 72 patients in Taiwan who have had surgery to remove an oral tumor and rebuild tissue. Half will use the app along wi…

This study aims to see if using a health information app for managing symptoms, combined with a strength training program, can help people feel better and prevent muscle loss after surgery for esophageal cancer. It will involve 90 adults who have had this surgery. Researchers wil…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality program can help family members caring for loved ones with dementia. It aims to help caregivers find better balance between their own needs and caregiving duties, potentially reducing stress and strain. The program uses VR scenarios…

This study aims to understand why some colorectal cancer patients experience severe fatigue. Researchers will examine 80 patients' body chemistry and traditional Chinese medicine body types to find patterns. The goal is to identify biological markers that might explain fatigue di…

This study aims to understand how well people receiving psychiatric care grasp what occupational therapy is and what they can realistically expect from it. It will also evaluate how effectively student therapists communicate during health education sessions and initial interviews…

This study aims to build a detailed health database for adults aged 40 and older in Taiwan. Researchers will collect various health data, including brain scans, sleep patterns, blood tests, and gut bacteria samples, from about 250 participants. The goal is to better understand ho…

This study aims to find out if a simple breath test, which measures a gas called nitric oxide, can help predict which COPD patients are more likely to have serious flare-ups after starting a standard triple inhaler treatment. Researchers will follow 120 patients for one year to s…