National Cheng-kung University Hospital

This study tests whether giving a short, 30-minute electrical stimulation to the damaged nerve during hand surgery can help it regrow and restore function better than surgery alone. It involves 21 adults with acute nerve injuries between the elbow and wrist. Researchers will meas…

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence and cognitive behavior therapy to help people with obesity lose weight and improve their health. About 100 adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI of 27 or higher will use the app for 12 months. The app tracks food …

This study tests whether a four-week program called Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTi) can help middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia sleep better and feel less stressed. The program includes sleep education, relaxation techniques, and personalized coachi…

This study tests whether two different essential oil blends can reduce agitation (sundowning) and improve sleep in 35 people with dementia living in long-term care. Participants receive a stimulating morning blend and a relaxing afternoon blend, then a calming all-day blend, each…

This study tests a 10-week program called 'Grow to Recovery' for people with mental illness. The program is co-led by a peer (someone who also has a mental illness) and a professional. Researchers want to see if it helps participants feel more hopeful and capable. 138 people are …

This study looks at how a person's genes and medical history might help predict nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will follow 300 people with certain cancers who are scheduled for specific chemo drugs. The goal is to find patterns that could help prevent or reduce …

This study tests a new interactive multimedia program designed to teach ICU nurses about chemotherapy drug administration. Fifty nurses at a medical center in southern Taiwan will use the system for about 30 minutes and complete tests before and after to see if their knowledge an…