Tainan Hospital, Ministry Of Health And Welfare
Clinical trials sponsored by Tainan Hospital, Ministry Of Health And Welfare, explained in plain language.
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Ancient acupoint massage meets modern exercise: a new hope for aging muscles and sleep?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study explores whether combining traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage with a tailored exercise program can help older adults with sarcopenia (muscle loss) and sleep disturbances. Researchers will also examine how sleep patterns and body constitution relate to these …
Sponsor: Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbal sleep aids put to the test with modern brain monitoring
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial compares two traditional Chinese herbal formulas — Chaihushugan Decoction and Wen Dan Tang — for treating chronic insomnia. Adults with chronic insomnia will take one of the two herbal granules three times daily for eight weeks. Unlike many herbal studies, this o…
Sponsor: Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle touch against frailty: acupoint massage and exercise put to the test in older adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial explores whether combining a home-based exercise program (Vivifrail) with daily acupoint self-massage can reduce frailty and improve sleep quality in pre-frail adults aged 50 and older in Taiwan. Participants will be randomly assigned to exercise alone or exercise plus…
Sponsor: Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC