Mackay Memorial Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Mackay Memorial Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Gut feeling: probiotic shows promise for anxiety relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus paracasei can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. 71 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured changes in anxiety scores, sleep qu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Fall risk calculator could save lives by predicting who needs urgent care
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers looked at records from over 58,000 adults who had fall injuries to build a simple scoring system that estimates the chance of dying within 30 days. The tool uses age, sex, and vital signs taken in the emergency room. This study did not test any treatment—it only aimed…
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Bladder drug combo: who fails and why?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 61 women with overactive bladder whose symptoms didn't improve with one medication. Researchers gave them a combination of two drugs and tracked which women still had problems. The goal was to find patterns or risk factors that predict treatment failure, help…
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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What makes nurses stay or go? new study reveals generational differences
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 646 nurses from different generations to understand how their mindset (psychological capital), job satisfaction, and workplace relationships affect their desire to quit. The goal was to gather information that could help hospitals create better training and s…
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:08 UTC