Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study tests a new artificial intelligence tool that reads standard heart tests (ECGs) to find undiagnosed high blood pressure in the lungs before surgery. About 1,380 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the AI screening or usual care…

This study tests whether a mobile app can help doctors and dietitians create a personalized low FODMAP diet for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Two hundred adults with IBS will either use the app or receive a booklet, and researchers will track changes in symptoms lik…

This study tests two methods of delivering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help adults who have had a poor sense of smell for over three months. One method uses a small sponge soaked in PRP placed in the nose, the other uses an injection. Sixty participants will receive one treatme…

This study looks at whether hand and foot exercises can reduce nerve pain (like numbness and tingling) caused by chemotherapy in older adults with gynecological cancer. About 74 people aged 65 and older will take part. The goal is to see if these exercises improve their quality o…

This study tests a new training tool called 'Golden Rhino' that helps elderly COPD patients use their inhalers correctly. The device uses sounds and a weighted valve to guide proper breathing. Researchers will compare standard teaching versus device-assisted training in 82 patien…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors read low-dose CT scans more accurately for lung cancer screening. About 1120 adults at risk for lung cancer will be randomly assigned to have their scans read with or without AI assistance. The goal is to see …

This study tests a chatbot called 'Pneumonia Care Helper' to see if it helps caregivers of elderly pneumonia patients learn more than traditional paper handouts. About 150 caregivers will use either the chatbot or paper instructions for 5 days. The goal is to see if the chatbot i…