Taipei Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by Taipei Medical University, explained in plain language.
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AI and VR join forces to stop ICU brain fog
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. It uses an artificial intelligence system to help nurses make better care decisions and virtual reality to keep patients mentally active. The goal is to reduce the risk of long-term…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New app aims to fight weight stigma and help people shed pounds
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app that combines acceptance and commitment therapy, a pedometer, and health education to help overweight or obese adults reduce weight-related shame and lose weight. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to ease symptoms of Heart-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI chatbot, combined with nurse support, can help adults with early-stage cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome better manage their symptoms. 72 participants will either use the chatbot plus nurse feedback or standard symptom tracking alone. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Breathing workout with a twist: could blood flow restriction boost strength in the frail elderly?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether combining breathing muscle training with blood flow restriction (a technique that lightly limits blood flow to the arms or legs during exercise) is safe and helpful for frail older adults. The goal is to see if it can improve physical function, muscle …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Body clock acupressure may ease insomnia in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special type of acupressure—timed to the body's natural daily rhythms—can improve sleep in nursing home residents aged 60 and older. Eighty participants will receive either real or fake acupressure twice a day for four weeks. Researchers will measure sl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Robot game buddies aim to boost brain health in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether playing interactive games with a social robot can improve thinking skills, mood, and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Researchers will randomly assign 80 participants to either 12 weeks of robot game sessions or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease dialysis fatigue? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app that guides patients through acupressure can reduce fatigue, itching, and improve sleep in people on hemodialysis. About 70 adults who have been on dialysis for at least three months will be randomly assigned to use the app daily for four…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Brain-Boosting video games tested in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether playing special motion-sensing cognitive games can help older adults keep their thinking and physical skills from declining. About 80 people aged 65 and older will be split into two groups: one plays the games for 12 weeks, the other gets usual care. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could better nutrition boost mental health for migrant workers?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study aims to understand how nutrition knowledge and eating habits relate to mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) among Indonesian live-in domestic migrant workers in Taiwan. About 277 participants aged 20 and older will fill out surveys on nutrition and…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC