Tri-service General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Tri-service General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can ancient herbs outshine modern supplements for frail seniors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests whether a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formula can improve muscle strength and bone health in pre-frail adults aged 65 and older, compared to the nutritional supplement HMB. Over 24 weeks, 90 participants will take either the TCM powder or HM…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which obesity drug wins for fat loss and heart health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study directly compares two popular weight-loss medications, tirzepatide and semaglutide, in 120 adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to one drug and monitored for 12 months using advanced body scans, blood tests, and AI analysis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Mushroom supplement tested to ease chemo side effects in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supplement made from the Antrodia cinnamomea mushroom can improve quality of life for people with lung cancer who are receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. About 40 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 3 months, and researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New Blood-Based injection could beat PRP for knee pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new, concentrated version of a patient's own blood platelets (called self-repair factor) works better than standard platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for knee osteoarthritis. 90 adults with mild to moderate knee arthritis will receive either the new…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:21 UTC
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Can AI-Created lessons help seniors master health apps?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to teach adults over 50 how to use the 'My Health Bank' app in Taiwan. One group gets one-on-one tutoring, the other learns on their own with AI-made materials. Researchers want to see which method boosts digital health skills and confidence.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI reads ECGs to stop heart failure before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses artificial intelligence to analyze electrocardiograms (ECGs) and identify people at high risk for developing left ventricular dysfunction, a type of heart muscle weakness. Researchers will then see if giving standard heart medications—like ACE inhibitors, beta-blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC