National Cheng-kung University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cheng-kung University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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AI scans aim to tame Chemo's harsh side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new way to personalize chemotherapy doses for people with endometrial or ovarian cancer. Researchers will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a patient's body composition from a standard CT scan. The goal is to see if adjusting the chemo dose based…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can peers help others recover from mental illness? new study investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to test if a recovery program co-led by a peer (someone who has also experienced mental illness) is effective. It will involve 120 people with mental illness in Taiwan, who will be randomly assigned to either try the program or not. Researchers will measure change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Spray vs. clip: new hope to stop dangerous bleeding after colonoscopy
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to prevent a serious complication—delayed bleeding—after doctors remove large colon polyps. It will compare two methods: spraying a protective powder (sucralfate) directly onto the wound versus placing a standard metal clip. The trial will enroll 160 high-risk pat…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New nerve block could ease shoulder surgery pain without breathing risks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two methods of pain control after shoulder surgery. Researchers want to see if a newer nerve block technique provides similar pain relief as the standard method but with fewer breathing-related side effects. The study will involve 165 adults having shoulder su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC