Mackay Memorial Hospital

This study tests whether adding a pill called vadadustat to standard anemia treatment helps people on dialysis feel better and have higher hemoglobin levels. Forty adults on peritoneal dialysis will receive either vadadustat plus their usual shot or just the shot alone for 8 week…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) session the day before gallbladder surgery can lower patients' anxiety and uncertainty about general anesthesia. Two hundred adults who have never had anesthesia will either watch a VR video showing the operating room and anesthesia…

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 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 three-year study in 410 adults with congenital heart disease aims to see if AI-powered voice emotion detection can predict frailty and improve mental health. Participants will complete surveys and interviews, and some will receive AI-guided counselling. The goal is to better…

This study tests whether an AI-supported empathy-map teaching model can improve communication skills, empathy, and grit in pediatric nursing students. Sixty-six third-year nursing students will use AI-generated prompts and empathy maps during their practicum. The goal is to help …