National Cheng-kung University Hospital

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence and cognitive behavior therapy to help people with obesity lose weight and improve body composition. The app tracks food and mood through photos and provides personalized guidance. One hundred adults aged 18…

This study tests whether giving a short, 30-minute electrical stimulation to the damaged nerve during surgery can improve nerve regrowth and muscle function in the arm and hand. About 21 adults with a cut or compressed median or ulnar nerve between the elbow and wrist will take p…

This study looks at whether a four-week program called Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (BBTi) can improve sleep and reduce stress in people aged 40 and older with chronic insomnia. About 80 participants will track their sleep, anxiety, and stress levels using questionnaires…

This study tests whether two different essential oil blends can help people with dementia who experience sundowning (agitation in the late afternoon) and poor sleep. About 35 people living in long-term care facilities will try both formulas at different times. The goal is to see …

This study explores whether a recovery program co-led by a trained peer (someone with lived mental illness experience) and a professional is feasible in Taiwan. It involves 24 participants, including peers, professionals, and people with mental illness. The goal is to see if this…

This study will test a new multimedia learning system designed to help intensive care unit (ICU) nurses learn about chemotherapy drug administration. About 50 nurses will use the program at their own pace, then complete questionnaires to measure changes in their knowledge and con…

This study looks at how a person's genes and health history might predict nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will follow 300 cancer patients receiving common chemo drugs to see who develops nerve problems. The goal is to find ways to prevent this side effect in the …