Taipei Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Taipei Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Can playing video games keep your mind sharp as you age?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether playing interactive, motion-based video games can help slow down age-related declines in thinking skills and physical mobility. Researchers will enroll about 80 adults aged 65 and older. Half will play the games twice a week for 12 weeks, while the o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Phone app aims to soothe dialysis fatigue and itching
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a smartphone app that teaches self-acupressure can help people on hemodialysis. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to either use the daily app for 4 weeks or receive their usual care. The main goal is to see if the app-guided acupressure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Robot companions tested to boost memory and ease dementia symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether playing interactive games with a social robot can help older adults with mild memory problems or dementia. About 80 participants will either play these robot games twice a week for 12 weeks or receive their usual care. Researchers will use questionna…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Can a gentle touch at the right time cure sleepless nights for the elderly?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a specific type of acupressure, timed to the body's natural daily rhythms, can improve sleep quality for older adults living in a nursing home. Researchers will compare this timed acupressure to a sham (fake) acupressure treatment. The goal is to find a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Hidden struggles: study probes link between diet and mental health for migrant caregivers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand the connection between nutrition and mental health among Indonesian live-in home care workers in Taiwan. Researchers will ask about 277 participants to complete surveys about their food knowledge, eating habits, and feelings of depression, anxiety, a…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC