China Medical University Hospital

This study is testing whether a drug that targets a specific brain receptor works better for men or women to help control the 'negative symptoms' of schizophrenia, like lack of motivation and social withdrawal. 90 participants with stable schizophrenia will take the experimental …

This study is testing a new type of medication for schizophrenia in people who refuse or cannot tolerate standard antipsychotic drugs due to poor response or severe side effects. The 6-week trial will compare the new drug to a placebo in 80 participants to see if it improves symp…

This study is testing whether adding an anti-inflammatory drug to an existing brain-targeting medication can help people with severe schizophrenia that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The trial will involve 80 participants who will continue their current medication while…

This study is testing whether a drug that boosts a specific brain chemical (NMDA) can help control early warning signs of schizophrenia. It will involve 48 people who show these early signs and don't get enough benefit from a 6-week program of exercise and education. Participants…

This study is testing whether reducing junk food and processed snacks can help improve thinking skills and focus in children and teenagers who have attention difficulties like ADHD. Kids aged 10-15 who eat a lot of processed foods will take part in a 12-week online nutrition cour…

This study is testing whether a liquid nutritional supplement called JUICE HA can help older adults with sarcopenia, a condition of age-related muscle loss. Researchers will give the supplement or a placebo to 60 participants aged 65 and over for 12 weeks. They will measure chang…

This study is testing whether adding a second brain-targeting drug to an experimental treatment works better for schizophrenia that hasn't responded well to standard medications. It will involve 90 adults whose schizophrenia symptoms persist despite trying at least two different …

This study is testing if adding traditional Chinese acupuncture to standard steroid treatment helps people recover better from sudden hearing loss. It will enroll 64 adults who recently lost their hearing and randomly assign them to receive either steroids alone or steroids plus …

This early-stage study is testing a specialized radiation treatment called boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for adults with aggressive malignant brain tumors. The main goals are to see if the treatment is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Researchers will also track how long …

This study is testing whether high-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements can help reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents who have low omega-3 levels. Over 12 weeks, 100 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either …

This small pilot study is testing if two wearable devices are easy and helpful for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. One is a wristwatch that tracks activity and sleep, and the other is special glasses that use light therapy, which may improve sleep and mood. Research…

This study is testing whether using a special elastic tape together with posture-correcting exercises helps people with rounded shoulders and forward head posture. Researchers want to see if this combination improves muscle control, body awareness, and posture in adults. They wil…

This study is testing whether taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements for 12 weeks can help reduce depression symptoms in young people. Researchers will measure changes in mood, inflammation in the body, and the types of bacteria in the gut. The goal is to see if this common supple…

This 12-week study is testing whether daily omega-3 supplements can help reduce behavioral problems and improve attention in children and teens with autism. Researchers will give 50 participants either omega-3 pills or a placebo and measure changes in behavior, thinking skills, a…

This study aims to find simple, clinic-friendly measurements that can predict which people with type 2 diabetes are likely to develop high pressure on the soles of their feet while walking. Researchers will enroll 120 participants to measure their foot shape, joint movement, and …

This study aims to understand how a mild electrical stimulation, similar to a TENS unit, applied to specific acupoints on the hand affects the brain's processing of pain. Researchers will measure brain wave responses to a mild, brief pain stimulus in 35 healthy adult volunteers b…

This study aims to see if tools from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), like analyzing the tongue and pulse, can help identify patterns in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will compare 30 people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to 30 healthy pe…

This study aims to better understand the different patterns, or 'phenotypes,' of obstructive sleep apnea by observing 7,000 patients. Researchers will collect detailed sleep test data, symptoms, and long-term health records to see how these factors connect. The goal is to learn i…