Shin Kong Wu Ho-su Memorial Hospital

This study tests if a special type of acupuncture that uses radio waves (instead of needles) can reduce pain and stiffness in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will enroll 90 adults aged 45 to 85 who have had knee pain for at least six months. Participants will receive…

This study tests a new, non-invasive treatment called ultrasound-guided transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (TCPRF) for people with cervical radiculopathy—a condition causing neck, shoulder, and arm pain from irritated nerves. About 32 adults with symptoms lasting over six weeks…

This study tests whether injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose) into specific spots seen on an MRI works better than injecting it into the knee joint space for treating knee osteoarthritis. About 60 adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee arthritis will receive either MRI-guide…

This study looks at whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and steroid injections) helps people with frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness, and recovery can take months or years. The trial will enroll 94 adul…

This study tests if combining two needle-based treatments works better than either alone for carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatments are a needle release of a wrist ligament and an injection of sugar water around the nerve. Researchers will measure pain, function, and nerve size i…