National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Clinical trials sponsored by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, explained in plain language.
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New chemo combo shows promise in bile duct cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy drug combinations in 92 people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal was to see which combination better controls cancer growth for at least 6 months. Participants received either the experimental S…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New chemo combo shows promise against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy combinations—SLOG and mFOLFIRINOX—as the first treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. A total of 130 participants were enrolled to see which combination worked better at co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 23, 2026 12:44 UTC
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Mindfulness app eases caregiver stress in dementia study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 5-week online mindfulness program for 60 professional and family caregivers of people with dementia in Taiwan. Participants attended weekly live classes and practiced 10 minutes of daily guided meditation using a digital platform. The goal was to see if the pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:53 UTC