National Cheng Kung University
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cheng Kung University, explained in plain language.
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Digital buddy system boosts kidney health in new study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a digital program called DDEP that helps people with chronic kidney disease and their care partners make healthy lifestyle changes. Over six months, 208 participants either received the program plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal was to see if the prog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:31 UTC
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Breathe away the pain: new neck pain therapy shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding special breathing exercises to standard neck strengthening could help people with long-term neck pain. 71 adults with neck pain for over 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, and movement quality. The goal was to see if tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:31 UTC
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Vibrating massage guns: do they really help muscles recover?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a 5-minute vibrating massage on the thigh muscle helps healthy adults recover after a leg workout. 26 people took part. Researchers measured muscle tightness, strength, and jumping ability before and after the massage to see if it made a difference.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Neck pain may throw off your stride, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how neck pain changes the way people walk and balance during everyday tasks. Researchers measured walking patterns and head movements in 60 adults, some with chronic neck pain and some without. The goal was to understand how neck problems affect movement and …
Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:44 UTC
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VR headset reveals hidden neck control problems in chronic pain patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new virtual reality system to measure how well people control their neck movements. Researchers compared 70 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—to see if the VR tests could detect differences in sensorimotor control. The goal was to develop a b…
Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC