National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Clinical trials sponsored by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, explained in plain language.
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New chemo cocktail shows promise against tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy drug combinations in 92 people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see which combination better kept the cancer from growing for at least 6 months. Participants received e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested two chemotherapy combinations as first-line treatment for people with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. One group received a newer regimen called SLOG, while the other got a standard combo called mFOLFIRINOX. The study aimed to see which worked …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Digital mindfulness shows promise for caregiver burnout in dementia
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 5-week online mindfulness program (AIZEN) for professional and family caregivers of people with dementia. Sixty caregivers in Taiwan attended weekly live classes and did daily 10-minute guided practices. Researchers measured burnout and caregiver burden before…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC