Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New computer tool aims to improve blood sugar control in hospital diabetes patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an electronic glucose management system (eGMS) designed to help doctors decide insulin doses for hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes. The trial compared the eGMS to the usual insulin ordering protocol in 140 patients. The goal was to see if the eGMS could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a sleep machine protect your heart after a stroke?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether using a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea soon after a stroke can improve heart health. 71 people with acute stroke and moderate-to-severe sleep apnea were randomly assigned to CPAP or usual care. Researchers measured changes in heart structure and bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Touch training may stop pregnancy bladder leaks
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether adding tactile (touch) feedback to pelvic floor muscle training helps prevent stress urinary incontinence in pregnant women. 141 women in their third trimester were assigned to routine education, standard pelvic floor exercises, or exercises with hands-o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gentle exercise and massage may ease hemophilia joint pain, small study suggests
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a personalized program of exercise and manual therapy (like stretching and massage) in 10 adults with severe hemophilia who had multiple damaged joints. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain, improve joint movement and strength, boost heart-lung fitness, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a 4-Hour course help first responders better handle mental health crises?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a four-hour training course can improve how police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and public health staff respond to people experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Participants take an online questionnaire before and afte…
Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Police learn to spot 'agonal breathing' — a hidden clue to cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a single training session can improve police officers' ability to recognize agonal breathing — an abnormal gasping pattern that can be mistaken for normal breathing during cardiac arrest. Over 3,400 officers in New Taipei City will take a 20-minute CPR re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC