National Cheng Kung University

This study looks at whether combat sport athletes (like boxers and judo fighters) have dysfunctional breathing patterns that hurt their core stability and balance. Researchers will test if a single session of diaphragmatic breathing retraining can improve breathing, diaphragm fun…

This study tests whether Jing Si Herbal Tea, taken twice daily, can improve quality of life and sleep for people with dementia and their caregivers. Researchers will first test the tea's feasibility in 100 people with dementia, then conduct a larger placebo-controlled trial with …

This study looks at how different frequencies of whole body vibration affect lung function, breathing muscles, arm strength, flexibility, and quality of life in healthy adults and people with moderate to severe COPD. About 102 participants will try three vibration frequencies in …

This study looks at whether a special exercise program, which combines regular training with a technique that limits blood flow to the muscles, can help people with chronic kidney disease improve their ability to exercise. The researchers will measure changes in breathing muscle …