Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study looks at whether pulsed-field ablation (PFA), a non-thermal technique that uses electric pulses to target faulty heart tissue, can reverse structural changes in the heart caused by persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Researchers will enroll 30 people with persistent A…

This study tests whether a person's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can improve smell when placed in the nose on a gel sponge versus being injected. Sixty adults with smell loss lasting over three months will receive one treatment and then do smell training for three months. Resea…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence system can analyze standard heart tracings (ECGs) to detect pulmonary hypertension—a serious but often unnoticed condition—before surgery. About 1,380 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery will be randomly assigned to get the…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) software can help radiologists find lung cancer on low-dose CT scans more accurately. About 1,120 adults at risk for lung cancer will be randomly assigned to have their scans read with or without AI assistance. The goal is to …

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). About 200 adults with IBS will either use the app or receive a diet booklet. The goal is to reduce stomach pain, bloating, a…

This study looks at whether hand and foot exercises can reduce nerve pain (numbness, tingling) and improve quality of life in adults aged 65+ with gynecological cancer who are on chemotherapy. About 74 participants will do these exercises to see if they help with chemotherapy sid…

This study tests a device called 'Golden Rhino' that helps elderly COPD patients use their inhalers correctly. The device uses a weighted valve and musical cues to guide proper breathing. Researchers will compare standard education alone to education plus device training in 82 pa…

This study tests whether a chatbot called 'Pneumonia Care Helper' can improve the knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving skills of people caring for elderly pneumonia patients. 150 caregivers will either use the chatbot with educational videos for 5 days or receive standard paper i…