Fu Jen Catholic University

This study is testing if using more or less saline liquid to mix the same dose of an inhaled antibiotic (colistin) works better for treating pneumonia in patients on breathing machines. Researchers will enroll 60 ICU patients to see if the different mixtures affect recovery time,…

This study is testing a new type of exercise training for people with COPD, a chronic lung disease. Researchers want to see if a special 'eccentric' cycling program, which is designed to be easier on breathing, can improve patients' fitness, immune system function, and blood flow…

This study is testing if adding a probiotic supplement to standard pulmonary rehabilitation helps people with COPD. Researchers will measure if it helps patients gain muscle, lose fat, reduce body-wide inflammation, and improve their ability to walk and breathe. The trial will in…

This study is testing a new AI-powered device designed to screen for obstructive sleep apnea at home. It uses a simple electronic stethoscope and a finger oxygen sensor to listen to breathing and track oxygen levels overnight. The goal is to create an easier, more accessible alte…

This study aims to find new markers in the fluid that builds up around the lungs (pleural effusion) to help doctors better diagnose lung adenocarcinoma. Researchers will compare fluid samples from 100 patients with and without this type of lung cancer. The goal is to develop a mo…

This study aims to understand the connection between gut health and heart surgery recovery. Researchers will measure specific chemicals from gut bacteria in the blood and heart tissue of 30 patients. Some patients will receive probiotic supplements after surgery to see if this ch…

This study is testing a new 3D printed model of a patient's head and airway to see if it helps students learn a specific breathing treatment faster and better. The treatment, called noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, helps people in respiratory failure. Researchers will c…

This study aims to understand dementia better by comparing how it's described in novels with the real-life stories of people who have it. Researchers will analyze language from 40 participants, including people with early Alzheimer's and healthy individuals, alongside famous book…

This study is testing a special pressure-sensing mattress to see if it can accurately monitor breathing and heart rate in premature babies who need breathing machine support. Researchers will enroll 60 babies in the neonatal intensive care unit to compare the mattress sensor read…

This study aims to understand how foot pressure patterns relate to walking ability and lung function in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Researchers will compare 60 participants—30 with COPD and 30 without—using walking tests and foot pressure measurement…