Taichung Veterans General Hospital

This study is looking back at the medical records of 250 people with colorectal cancer to see if adding an immune-boosting drug (Astragalus Polysaccharide) to their standard cancer treatments helped them live longer or better. The goal is to understand if this combination is bene…

This study is testing whether rinsing the nose with a specific Chinese herbal formula after sinus surgery helps people with chronic sinusitis feel better and stay healthier longer. Researchers will compare the herbal rinse to a standard saltwater rinse in 80 patients over two mon…

This study is testing a personalized approach to select biologic medications for people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will use a blood test to predict which biologic drug might work best for each patient, then compare outcomes to standard treatment selection.…

This study is testing if adding laser acupuncture to standard migraine medication helps people who aren't getting enough relief from drugs alone. Sixty adults with chronic migraines will receive either real or fake (sham) laser treatments to see if the real therapy reduces the nu…

This study is testing whether a simple injection of sugar water can help breast cancer survivors who still have pain and tightness in their chest and armpit area after surgery, even after trying standard physical therapy. Doctors will use ultrasound to guide the injections into t…

This study compares two different nerve block techniques used to manage pain after open-heart surgery. Researchers want to see if one method provides better pain relief and helps patients breathe easier during recovery. The trial will involve 80 adults having their first heart su…