Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-ho Memorial Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-ho Memorial Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Simple home exercises ease stubborn knee pain in active women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of exercise programs in 45 women aged 20-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (front knee pain). Both groups did knee strengthening plus either hip or ankle exercises, all supervised via telehealth for 8 weeks. The result: both programs significantly r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:49 UTC
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Dignity therapy offers comfort to End-of-Life patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a therapy called dignity therapy for people with terminal illnesses. The goal was to see if it could help patients maintain their sense of dignity and reduce feelings of depression and hopelessness. 45 patients in Taiwan were randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:48 UTC
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Can a gout drug help advanced liver cancer patients live longer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested colchicine, a medicine usually used for gout, in 42 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be cured. The goal was to see if it could help patients live longer and reduce symptoms. Participants took colchicine pills in cycles, and the study compared their …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC