National Taiwan University Hospital

This study tests whether a telemedicine program using a smartphone app and a smartwatch can help people with advanced liver disease (decompensated cirrhosis) avoid hospital stays and emergency visits. About 120 adults will either receive standard care or the digital care model, w…

This early-stage study tests a new approach for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver and who have already tried standard chemotherapy. The treatment combines standard chemotherapy drugs with a special ultrasound technique (sonoporation) that uses sound waves…

This study will follow 30 adults with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who have a special pacemaker that can detect irregular heartbeats and send a quick electrical pulse to stop them. The pacemaker also sends data to doctors remotely, so they can monitor the heart without frequent…

This study compares two bone-strengthening drugs, ibandronate and zoledronic acid, given after stopping denosumab in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The goal is to see which drug better maintains bone density and prevents fractures. The study involves 52 women aged 50-85 …

This study tests three types of brain radiation for people with 6 or more brain tumors that started elsewhere in the body. The goal is to find which treatment best protects memory and thinking skills six months later. Participants will get either focused radiation to each tumor, …

This study tests a new approach for people with HER2-positive early breast cancer. After initial chemotherapy, if scans or DNA tests show remaining cancer, participants get a different drug combination (PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab) to try to eliminate all c…

This early study tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, can improve abnormal heart electrical patterns in people with Brugada syndrome. Ten adults with the condition will take the drug daily for three months. Researchers will check if their ECG readings get better and …

This study looks at whether tirzepatide, a drug used for weight loss, can help reduce the amount of time people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) spend in that rhythm after a procedure called catheter ablation. The trial will include 200 overweight or obese adults…

This study tests whether giving two hormones (hCG and GnRH agonist) before transferring a frozen embryo can improve the chance of pregnancy in women aged 24-44 undergoing IVF. About 170 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard single hormone or the du…

This study tests a program that combines AI-guided exercise with continuous glucose monitoring for people who have both knee osteoarthritis and obesity. The goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control, reduces pain, and lowers the need for knee replacement surgery. About 31…

This study will test a custom-made, 3D-printed spine implant designed to be less rigid than current options, potentially reducing complications like implant sinking. It involves 18 adults aged 20-79 who need surgery to remove one to three vertebrae due to a spinal tumor. The main…

This study tests a computer program that uses artificial intelligence to quickly check chest X-rays for misplaced breathing or feeding tubes and lung collapse (pneumothorax). About 10,900 patients in emergency and intensive care units will take part. The goal is to see if the AI …

This study will test if a new 3D ultrasound technique can accurately measure lung lesions and track changes over time. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to standard CT scans in 300 adults with suspected lung lesions. The goal is to see if 3D ultrasound can be a reli…

This study is testing a new AI-powered electronic stethoscope to see if it can detect breathing problems earlier than current monitors during certain types of anesthesia. Researchers will monitor 60 adults having elective breast surgery where they breathe on their own with a spec…

This study tests a special air mattress that automatically turns ICU patients to prevent painful bedsores. It compares the new mattress to standard foam mattresses with manual turning by nurses. The goal is to see if the automatic mattress reduces nursing workload and costs while…

This study tests a smarter way to prevent colon cancer in people who have had multiple advanced polyps removed. Instead of waiting three years for a standard colonoscopy, some participants will do a simple stool test every year. If the stool test finds hidden blood, they get a co…

This study tests whether a personalized form of brain stimulation, called IAF-based rTMS, can improve arm and leg movement in people who have had a first ischemic stroke. Thirty-four adults will receive either active or sham (fake) stimulation for two weeks each, in a crossover d…

This study tests if adding high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field (HI-PEMF) therapy to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve daily function after total hip replacement. About 40 adults who had hip replacement due to osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to…

This study tests whether a home exercise program delivered through a smartphone app can improve hand strength, muscle endurance, and emotional well-being in people having surgery to remove lung nodules. Sixty adults will follow guided aerobic, resistance, and breathing exercises …

This study tests a new, non-invasive treatment called histotripsy for people with abdominal tumors that cannot be surgically removed and are causing symptoms like pain. The treatment uses focused ultrasound waves to break up tumor tissue without needles or incisions. Researchers …

This study tests a visual interactive chatbot on the LINE app to help people with advanced lung cancer manage side effects from targeted therapy (EGFR-TKIs). About 178 participants will either get usual care or also access the chatbot, which provides tips and tracking for symptom…

This study tests whether a numbing medicine called lidocaine can reduce diaphragm twitching and coughing during a heart procedure called pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation. About 60 adults with AFib will receive lidocaine or a placebo during the procedure. The goal is …

This study looks at whether a special tool that predicts low blood pressure can help doctors manage blood pressure better during oral cancer surgery. About 100 adults having elective surgery with flap reconstruction will take part. The goal is to see if using this tool reduces ho…

This study tests a non-invasive monitor that predicts low blood pressure during shoulder surgery in patients aged 65-90. The goal is to see if using this tool reduces brain oxygen drops and other complications. Sixty participants will be monitored during surgery in the beach chai…

This study looks at 5000 adults who had a heart attack outside the hospital and were revived. Researchers want to see if getting a CT scan sooner helps people live longer. They will review past medical records to find patterns.

This study looks at why some people have higher levels of TMAO—a compound linked to heart disease—after eating red meat. Researchers will test if a specific gene in gut bacteria can predict TMAO levels. 65 healthy adults will eat a large amount of beef, and their blood and stool …

This study is testing a new, non-invasive wearable device that tracks muscle activity during swallowing. Researchers will enroll 20 healthy adults and 20 people with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The goal is to see if the device can accurately measure swallowing function c…

This study follows 100 people who have had their stomach removed (gastrectomy) to see how much muscle they lose after surgery and how their nutrition changes. Researchers will measure muscle thickness in the arms and legs over time. The goal is to learn more about recovery patter…

This study looks at mouth cancer patients who use a special plate called an obturator to help them swallow. Researchers will measure tongue strength and biting force and compare these to what patients eat each day. The goal is to better understand how to improve eating ability an…

This study tests a culturally tailored decision aid for Taiwanese women thinking about elective egg freezing. About 120 women will either use the decision aid or receive standard counseling. The goal is to see if the tool improves knowledge, reduces regret and distress, and helps…

This study will survey about 1,000 nurses and nurse practitioners in Taiwan to find out how much they know about point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), how often they use it, and what helps or hinders its use. The goal is to identify factors that influence the use of this technology i…

This study looks at how the upper trapezius muscle changes in oral cancer patients who have had neck dissection and physical therapy. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle size and thickness, and check how well patients can lift their arms. The goal is to see if ultra…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors find hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people who have had a stroke. About 400 participants will be randomly assigned to either AI-guided monitoring with wearable devices or stan…

This study looks at whether having an orgasm within 36 hours before prostate cancer surgery makes the seminal vesicles smaller and easier for the surgeon to remove. About 40 men will be randomly assigned to either ejaculate or abstain before their operation. The results could hel…

This study will create and test a training program for doctors to use portable ultrasound machines when caring for patients at home instead of in the hospital. About 100 medical residents will be trained using peer instruction, remote supervision, and realistic practice scenarios…

This study aims to create a standard method for collecting and analyzing skin oil (sebum) to find biomarkers for skin diseases like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Researchers will study 200 participants, including healthy people and those with skin conditions, to see how skin oil c…

This study tests two ways to help surgeons find broken ribs before surgery: mixed reality (using special goggles) and ultrasound. About 30 adults with three or more broken ribs will take part. The goal is to see which method marks the fracture spots more accurately and quickly.

This study aims to improve how doctors predict and monitor thyroid cancer by combining genetic tests on tumor tissue with protein analysis from urine samples. Researchers will follow 100 newly diagnosed thyroid cancer patients to see if these markers can detect cancer recurrence …

This study tests whether extended reality (XR) technology can help doctors more accurately locate small lung nodules during a CT-guided procedure before surgery. About 30 adults aged 18–80 with small nodules in the outer part of the lung will take part. The goal is to see if XR i…

This study aims to find out how much material is removed from a zirconia dental crown with each grinding stroke. Researchers will have dental students, interns, and experienced clinicians grind standardized zirconia blocks and measure the amount removed. The goal is to provide da…

This study looks at whether working night shifts can harm the heart's ability to relax and fill with blood, a condition called diastolic dysfunction. Researchers will compare healthcare workers who work night shifts with those who don't. About 60 participants will fill out survey…