Mackay Memorial Hospital

This study tests whether adding the drug vadadustat to standard anemia treatment improves hemoglobin levels, quality of life, and inflammation in 40 adults on peritoneal dialysis. Participants will receive both the add-on drug and standard care alone in two 8-week periods, with a…

This study tests a 6-week program for adults 55 and older that combines group book discussions with simple mouth exercises. The goal is to see if it can reduce depression, improve physical and oral health, and boost mental toughness. Half of the 60 participants will do the progra…

This study tests whether a virtual reality program can help adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) feel less stressed and in less pain after moving to a regular hospital room. About 150 participants will either get standard care or extra VR sessions designed to rel…

This study tests whether personalized storybooks created by artificial intelligence can help young children feel less anxious during eye exams. Sixty children aged 3 to 5 will read a custom story about visiting the eye doctor before their appointment. Researchers will measure anx…

This study aims to see if an AI system that analyzes emotions from a person's voice can help predict frailty and improve mental health in adults born with heart defects. Over three years, 410 participants will complete surveys and some will receive AI-guided counseling. The goal …

This study tests a teaching method where nursing students use AI-generated empathy maps to improve how they communicate with children and their families. About 66 third-year nursing students will practice with these maps in small groups and then apply what they learn in real hosp…