Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study tests a new treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastasis) and has stopped responding to the drug osimertinib. The treatment combin…

This study tests whether statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) and vitamin D supplements can calm inflammation and reduce eye bulging in people with active thyroid eye disease. About 120 adults with active disease and high cholesterol will be randomly assigned to one of four group…

This study tests a new drug (HCB101) combined with an existing immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that no longer responds to platinum chemotherapy. About 50 adults will receive the combination to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors or …

This study tests whether focused ultrasound can safely reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Twenty adults whose seizures are not controlled by medication will receive ultrasound to the brain. Researchers will monitor seizure frequency and brain activity to see …

This study tests a 6-week program combining bright light exposure with specific exercises to improve sleep, mood, and quality of life in people with lung or esophageal cancer. Researchers will track 200 participants' sleep patterns, symptoms, and survival rates for one year. The …

This study tests a non-invasive light therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) for people with treatment-resistant depression. It aims to see if different light frequencies can improve depression symptoms, especially physical ones like pain or fatigue. About 40 adult…

This study is testing a smartphone app powered by artificial intelligence to help people with oral cancer return to work and manage physical and emotional challenges. Researchers will compare 650 patients who use the app with those who receive standard care. The goal is to see if…

This study is testing whether a special type of PET/MR scan (using fluorocholine) can predict the molecular subtype and outcomes of breast cancer in 195 women. Participants will receive one scan before starting treatment. The goal is to see if imaging markers can help doctors cho…

This study follows 200 adults with advanced cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers will track their physical and emotional distress, financial burden, care needs, and quality of life over one year. The goal is to develop a tool that can predict who is at high risk fo…

This study tests whether electronic stethoscopes can accurately monitor breath sounds in 30 adults undergoing general anesthesia for elective surgery. The goal is to help anesthesiologists detect breathing problems early, such as airway blockages or low breathing, to improve pati…

This early-stage study checks if a new type of brain stimulation called TIBS is safe for healthy people aged 20 to 65. Participants will receive either real or fake stimulation to different brain areas over 10 days, with cognitive tests and MRI scans before and after. The goal is…

This study is testing whether a camera can accurately measure heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels without touching the patient during surgery. About 315 adults having gallbladder, liver, or hernia surgery will participate. The goal is to see if this non-contact method w…