Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Clinical trials sponsored by Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, explained in plain language.
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New sleep program helps exhausted new parents rest easier
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a sleep program for new parents and their babies to see if it could improve sleep, mental health, and infant health. Over 300 parents of newborns (including those needing special care) took part. The program included sleep education, relaxation training, and sup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Ketamine shows promise for teens with stubborn depression
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if low-dose ketamine can quickly help teenagers whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Researchers enrolled 12 teens aged 13-19 with treatment-resistant depression. They measured changes in depression scores to see if ketamine works bett…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Ancient herbs take on eczema: new study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding Chinese herbal medicine to standard care can help people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). Nineteen people aged 6 to 30 took part. Researchers measured skin symptoms and quality of life before and after treatment to see if the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Smart needle sees through belly layers to prevent surgery mishaps
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new needle that uses special light imaging (OCT) to help doctors see the different layers of the belly wall during laparoscopic surgery. 12 adults having laparoscopic surgery took part. The goal was to see if the needle could safely and accurately identify fat…
Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:03 UTC