Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a week off GLP-1 drugs make endoscopies safer and more effective?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether pausing GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) for one week before an upper endoscopy leads to a cleaner stomach and fewer repeat procedures. About 140 adults who take these drugs and are scheduled for an endoscopy will be randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost may help fight fatty liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a multi-strain probiotic supplement, taken alongside standard lifestyle advice, can improve liver health in people with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). The trial will enroll 80 adults with elevated liver enzymes and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Video workouts for kidney patients: a new way to boost fitness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching exercise videos designed for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients can improve their physical fitness and activity levels. Sixty adults with early-stage CKD will be randomly assigned to either a 12-week multimedia education program or standard ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pausing GLP-1 drugs before colonoscopy: could a One-Week break improve bowel prep?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether stopping GLP-1 receptor agonists (medications like semaglutide and liraglutide) for one week before a colonoscopy leads to better bowel preparation and fewer repeat procedures. Researchers will compare bowel cleanliness and detection rates of polyps betwe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heartbeat clues may help doctors decide when to pull the plug on ventilators
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether heart rate variability (small changes in heartbeat timing) can help doctors decide the best time to remove a breathing tube from critically ill patients. About 100 adults on ventilators will have their heart signals and standard weaning tests combined …
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC