Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (deep TMS) can improve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers will compare two active coils (H7 and H1) against a sham (fake) coil in 96 adults …

This study tests whether taking a statin (atorvastatin) and vitamin D can calm inflammation and reduce eye bulging in people with active thyroid eye disease. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to standard care alone, statin plus standard care, vitamin D plus standard care, or b…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of pemetrexed (given into the spinal fluid) and a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant NSCLC) that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastasis) after the d…

This study tests a new experimental drug called HCB101 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in 50 adults with head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants rece…

This study tests whether focused ultrasound can safely reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Twenty adults who have not responded to at least two seizure medications will receive ultrasound treatment to interrupt brain circuits causing seizures. Researchers will…

This study tests whether inhaling a salty mist (3% hypertonic saline) can improve breathing symptoms in people with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease who haven't yet started antibiotics. About 262 adults will either start the saltwater treatment right away for 6 mon…

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help people with oral cancer manage symptoms, improve communication, and return to work. The app includes a chatbot for emotional support, posture correction exercises, and a communication aid. Researcher…

This study tests a non-invasive light therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) on the forehead to help people with treatment-resistant depression. About 40 adults who still have moderate-to-severe depression despite taking antidepressants will receive tPBM at differe…

This study tests a six-week program of morning bright light exposure combined with moderate walking for people with lung or esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if it can improve sleep-wake rhythms, reduce physical and emotional symptoms, and boost quality of life. Two hundred p…

This study is testing whether a detailed PET/MR scan using a radioactive tracer called fluorocholine can predict the molecular subtype and likely outcomes of breast cancer. Researchers will scan 195 women before they start treatment and compare the images with their actual tumor …

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 which patients are at …

This study is testing whether a camera can accurately measure heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels by recording a patient's face during surgery. The goal is to replace some of the sticky sensors and cuffs that touch the skin, which can cause infections or injuries in fra…

This early-phase trial is testing whether a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation (TIBS) is safe in healthy adults aged 20 to 65. Participants will receive either real or sham stimulation to different brain regions over 10 days, wit…

This study tests whether electronic stethoscopes placed on the chest can accurately monitor breathing in 30 adults under general anesthesia. The goal is to help anesthesiologists quickly detect breathing problems like airway blockages or low airflow. If successful, this approach …