National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Clinical trials sponsored by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, explained in plain language.
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New hope for liver cancer: drug targets tumors resistant to immunotherapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in 60 adults with advanced liver cancer that worsened after first-line immunotherapy. The goal is to see if cabozantinib can stop or slow tumor growth for at least 6 months. Researchers will also look for blood and tissue markers tha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Light therapy during sleep may offer a Drug-Free path to better rest
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a wearable device emitting near-infrared light during sleep can improve sleep quality and reduce the need for sedative-hypnotic medications in adults with chronic insomnia. Sixty adults who use sleeping pills at least four nights a week will use either th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online course ease anxiety and depression? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program can help adults with generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder. Participants in Taiwan will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus the online program, w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a smartwatch boost care quality for seniors?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give 1,080 older adults with disabilities a smart wristband to wear for 8 weeks. The device tracks steps, heart rate, and fatigue, and shares data with caregivers and healthcare providers. Researchers want to see if this improves physical activity, daily functioni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC