China Medical University Hospital

This completed phase 4 trial tested three different drug combinations to treat obstructive sleep apnea in 45 adults. The drugs aim to improve how the airway stays open during sleep. Participants took either a drug combo or a placebo before bed, and their sleep was monitored overn…

This study tested a new ankle training machine in 14 athletes with chronic ankle instability. The machine allows for multi-directional strengthening while sitting. Researchers compared it to standard resistance band training over six weeks, measuring muscle strength, balance, and…

This small pilot study tested a combination of two drugs, alectinib and nivolumab, in 5 adults with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. Because it was a very early phase 1 trial with very…

This study tested a workplace weight loss program for employees of a hospital who were obese (BMI 27 or higher). Over 500 participants used the So99 app to track healthy eating and exercise as part of a team competition. The goal was to see if the app helped people lose weight an…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested a drug called DAAOI-P in 61 people with Parkinson's disease who also have dementia. The goal was to see if the drug could improve walking, reduce falls, and ease neuropsychiatric symptoms. Participants received either DAAOI-P or a placebo pill …

This completed study tested a wireless smart capsule called PressureDOT in 20 healthy adults. The capsule is swallowed and measures pressure inside the abdomen, sending data to an external receiver. The goal was to see if the capsule is safe and can reliably transmit pressure rea…

This completed study tested whether taking anti-aging compound capsules twice daily for four weeks could reduce eye fatigue and discomfort in 25 healthy adults aged 20 to 60. The capsules contained a mix of botanical extracts, omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals. Researchers measure…

This completed early-phase study tested a daily drink called Baby Drink, which contains lutein, blueberry extract, vitamins, and minerals, in 20 adults with mild myopia (nearsightedness less than 700 degrees). Participants took one 20 ml pack per day for one month. Researchers tr…

This study looked at whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can lower inflammation and help people recover after a stroke. 17 adults who had their first ischemic stroke took part. Researchers measured changes in symptoms and blood markers to …

This study tested whether adding traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) — like herbs, acupuncture, and massage — to standard care helps people with mild to moderate burns recover faster. Twenty adults received either TCM plus usual care or usual care alone. Researchers measured pain,…

This study tested whether far infrared eye masks placed on acupoints around the eyes could improve dry eye symptoms. Thirty-one adults with dry eye disease used the masks, and researchers measured tear film stability, gland health, and symptom scores before and after one month of…

This study tested a 12-week exercise program called Vivifrail in 80 elderly residents of long-term care facilities. Participants did physical training five times a week for about an hour. Researchers measured changes in physical performance, fall risk, grip strength, and overall …

This study tested whether pine bark extract supplements can help reduce fatigue and improve recovery after high-intensity cycling. Fourteen healthy adults took either the extract or a placebo for four days. Researchers measured how long they could cycle until exhaustion and check…

This study tested whether a probiotic supplement called Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 can improve tic symptoms and quality of life in children with Tourette's syndrome. 121 children aged 4-18 took part. The main goal was to see if PS128 reduces tic severity and related emotional …

This study looked at whether high-dose omega-3 fatty acids can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6-12 who have high inflammation levels. Fifteen children took omega-3 supplements for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in ADHD symptoms and inflammatory markers to see if om…

This study tested whether special light devices can improve sleep in 60 adults aged 60 and older who have had insomnia for at least 3 months. Participants used bright light, near-infrared light, or both for three weeks. Researchers measured sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and …

This completed study looked at how well a long-acting painkiller called ERDS works for pain after surgery. Researchers followed 634 adults who received an ERDS injection after anesthesia. They measured pain levels and how much extra pain medicine was needed over five days. The go…

This study looks at two ways to keep the brain supplied with blood during emergency surgery for a life-threatening tear in the aorta (the main artery from the heart). One method delivers blood to all three major arteries in the head, while the other uses only the right armpit art…

This study looked at whether taking rutin, a natural compound found in plants, could improve a 40-kilometer cycling time trial in healthy young men. Twelve male college students took either rutin or a placebo for two weeks, then did the cycling test. Researchers measured markers …

This study looked at health records of nearly 69,000 adults aged 40 and older to see if those who develop lasting nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) have a higher chance of getting dementia later. Researchers compared people with and without this nerve pain, match…

This study reviewed medical records of 274 adults who had emergency surgery for a torn aorta (aortic dissection). Researchers looked at how often patients had brain complications like stroke or coma after surgery and whether those complications led to longer stays in the intensiv…

This study analyzed health records from over 400,000 adults who had heart surgery to see if the sedative dexmedetomidine helped prevent problems like confusion, kidney injury, or death within 30 days. Researchers compared patients who received the drug around surgery time to thos…

This study tested a mobile health program for 100 sedentary office workers. Participants used a web app with daily goals and feedback, plus a wrist activity tracker, to improve diet, physical activity, and reduce sitting. The goal was to see if this approach is effective and cost…