Chung Shan Medical University

This completed study tested whether taking nettle and cranberry capsules twice daily for 8 weeks could prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults aged 30 to 75. Sixty participants with a history of frequent UTIs were given either the supplement or a placebo. Rese…

This study tests whether watching an augmented reality (AR) educational video on a tablet can lower anxiety in people about to undergo cardiac catheterization, a common heart procedure. Participants in the experimental group view the AR video in addition to receiving standard pap…

This study looked at whether sucking on ice (oral cryotherapy) can reduce sore throat and improve daily life in people with sleep apnea after robotic surgery. 64 adults took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method could ease pain and help patients get back to no…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve balance and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. 21 participants received both low- and high-frequency stimulation in a double-blind …

This study tested whether a daily supplement called JointIQ (made from astragaloside) can reduce knee discomfort and improve mobility in healthy, active adults. Fifty participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if those taking JointIQ ha…

This study tested whether acupuncture can relieve eye fatigue. Thirty adults who often feel eye strain from screens were split into two groups: one got real acupuncture, the other got a fake (sham) version. Researchers measured how well the eyes could focus before and after treat…

This study tested an 8-week online mindfulness program for university students aged 18-25 with depressive symptoms. The goal was to see if it could reduce depression and improve quality of life compared to basic mental health education. The program included weekly videos, exercis…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic capsule for 35 days can reduce dry eye symptoms in adults aged 20 to 65 with confirmed dry eye. Researchers measured tear production, tear quality, and eye surface health before and after the treatment. The goal was to see if pro…

This study analyzed health records of over 118,000 adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related heart, kidney, and liver conditions. Researchers compared people who added a second type of diabetes drug (GLP-1 or SGLT2) early to those who did not. The goal was to see if early…

This study analyzed health records from over 450,000 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes to see if adding a GLP-1 or SGLT2 drug early improves survival and kidney health. Researchers compared those who added the other drug class within 90 days to those who added a different d…

This study analyzed health records of over 200,000 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes to see if taking GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) before a cancer diagnosis is linked to better survival and fewer complications after cancer. The researchers compared GLP-1 users to those on oth…

This study tested several new cookie recipes to see how they affect blood sugar levels in healthy adults. Twelve participants ate different cookies and had their blood sugar measured over two hours. The goal was to find a tasty, low-sugar cookie that could be a friendlier option …

This study explored the link between maternal depression and toddler sleep in 126 Taiwanese mothers with children aged 1 to 3. Researchers measured depression levels and sleep patterns, and also looked at how sleep parenting practices—like bedtime routines and where the child sle…

This study looked at over 1,000 patients who had a lung nodule marked with a special trimmed wire before surgery. The goal was to see if this technique raised the risk of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) compared to using dye alone. Researchers found that the trimmed wire did not …

This completed trial gave 30 healthy adults whey protein with either AstraGin (a supplement made from ginseng and astragalus extracts) or a placebo. Researchers measured amino acid levels in the blood over three hours and checked muscle strength and mass. The goal was to see if A…