Tri-service General Hospital

This study looked at 61 night workers aged 20-55 to understand how their sleep patterns relate to attention and heart rate. Participants took ramelteon (Rozerem), a drug similar to melatonin, for two weeks. Researchers measured changes in sleep quality, anxiety, and depression us…

This study tested whether a device called the Pelvic Clock® helps men recover bladder control and sexual function faster after robotic prostate cancer surgery. Sixty men aged 55 to 80 used either the device plus standard exercises or standard exercises alone. The main goal was to…

This study tested whether spraying a calcium-based solution on children's teeth could reduce cavity-causing bacteria. Fifteen toddlers with early tooth decay used either a placebo, a calcium spray, or a calcium-plus-fluoride spray for two months. Researchers measured changes in s…

This study tested whether tadalafil, a drug often used for erectile dysfunction, can prevent nerve damage caused by docetaxel chemotherapy in men with metastatic prostate cancer. 90 participants were randomly assigned to receive either tadalafil plus standard care or standard car…

This study tested a treatment that shines a laser light inside a vein to help people recover after an ischemic stroke. 22 adults with mild to moderate stroke symptoms received the laser therapy. Researchers measured their disability and stroke symptoms before treatment, and again…

This study tested whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during lung surgery (without a breathing tube) can reduce coughing and pain. 144 adults took part. Researchers measured cough severity and the need for other painkillers. The goal is to make recovery smoother and more …

This study looked at whether adding ultrasound-guided hyaluronic acid injections to a standard rehab program helps people with frozen shoulder. Sixty adults aged 40 to 70 with frozen-phase adhesive capsulitis took part. One group got three weekly injections plus six weeks of reha…

This study tested whether a 12-week exercise program done at home via video calls could help people with long COVID feel better. 120 adults aged 20-80 with long COVID took part. The program aimed to reduce symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, and improve fitness and quality of li…

This study looked at whether breathing exercises plus lavender essential oil can reduce job burnout and improve sleep in nurses who work rotating shifts. 70 nurses took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could help them feel less exhausted and sleep bett…

This study tested whether vibration training can help people who recently had a stroke improve leg muscle strength, daily function, and mood. 148 patients took part. The approach uses whole-body vibration to stimulate muscles, aiming to speed recovery after a stroke.

This study tested whether injecting hyaluronic acid into the shoulder joint could help people with frozen shoulder. 46 participants received either the injections plus physical therapy or physical therapy alone. Researchers measured shoulder movement and disability over 26 weeks …

This study looked at whether giving a tiny amount of the opioid remifentanil right after surgery could prevent a condition called opioid-induced hyperalgesia, where opioids actually make pain worse. It involved 41 women with breast cancer having breast surgery under total intrave…

This study tested whether adding vibration therapy to standard rehabilitation could improve leg muscle strength, daily function, and emotional well-being in people who recently had a stroke. 115 hospitalized patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone, s…

This study tested whether a traditional Daoist exercise called Shangshou Dao-yin could improve sleep, body constitution, and quality of life in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. 150 women who had surgery for breast cancer and were starting chemotherapy were assigned…

This study tested a 12-week precision exercise program using a smart rehabilitation system in 42 elderly residents of long-term care facilities who had sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Participants exercised 3 days per week, 2 sessions per day, with personalized routines. Th…

This study tested whether an injection of ES135, a lab-made version of a natural growth factor, could help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty-four adults with confirmed CTS received either ES135 or a placebo injection guided by ultrasound. Researchers tracked changes in s…

This study followed 70 new nurses in Taiwan who took part in a high-fidelity simulation session using a lifelike mannequin to manage a breathing emergency. Researchers measured their knowledge, clinical performance, confidence, and psychological well-being before training, right …