China Medical University Hospital

This study looks at whether adding kefir, a fermented milk drink, to the diet of obese children can help improve their weight and related health issues like insulin resistance and fatty liver. The study will involve 60 children who are severely overweight. The main goal is to see…

This study tests whether combining low-dose atropine eye drops with ear acupoint stimulation can safely slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children. About 420 kids aged 6-12 will receive one of several treatments or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to find a s…

This early-phase study tests whether injecting methylene blue directly into tumors can make radiation more effective for head and neck cancer that has returned and is resistant to prior radiation. Ten adults with this condition will receive weekly tumor injections of methylene bl…

This study compares a new targeted gene sequencing tool (RPIP) with standard methods to detect pneumonia-causing germs and their drug resistance in ICU patients. Researchers aim to see if RPIP provides faster, more accurate results to guide treatment. About 200 adults with pneumo…

This study looks at whether taking beta-alanine, a common supplement, can help wrestlers perform better and feel less muscle fatigue during two days of simulated matches. Sixteen healthy wrestlers aged 12 to 25 will take the supplement and then do wrestling drills to measure thei…

This study tests a new knee brace designed to correct alignment and reduce joint pressure, along with a special low-intensity muscle training method using blood flow restriction bands. Researchers will compare the new brace to a traditional one in 40 volunteers aged 50 and older …

This study looks at whether astaxanthin, a natural supplement, can help badminton players feel less tired and perform better during intense competitions. Researchers will measure endurance, strength, and muscle recovery in 14 experienced players. The goal is to find a safe, evide…

This study looks at whether interactive e-books can improve how nursing students learn about breastfeeding. About 100 third-year nursing students in Taiwan will be split into two groups: one using e-books and the other attending regular face-to-face classes. Researchers will meas…

This study explores whether a new teaching method—combining an online role-playing game (RPG) with an interactive e-book—can improve how nursing students learn to monitor fetal heart rates. About 100 third-year nursing students will use this game-based approach, and researchers w…

This study tests a new lab method called OPTin that helps doctors pick the most effective drugs for people with advanced or hard-to-treat solid tumors. About 200 adults will provide a small tumor sample for testing, then receive either a drug chosen by OPTin or one selected by th…