Tri-service General Hospital

This study tested whether a special pelvic floor training device called the Pelvic Clock helps men recover faster after robotic prostate cancer surgery. Researchers compared the device plus standard exercises against standard exercises alone in 60 men. The main goal was to see if…

This study tested if spraying a calcium-based solution on children's teeth could help control early tooth decay. Fifteen children with early signs of cavities used either a placebo spray, a calcium spray, or a calcium-plus-fluoride spray for two months. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether an injection of a protein called ES135 could help people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Twenty-four participants received either the ES135 injection or a placebo shot near the pinched nerve in their wrist. Researchers checked if the …

This study tested if tadalafil, a medication also used for erectile dysfunction, could prevent nerve damage caused by a common prostate cancer chemotherapy. Researchers gave 90 men with advanced prostate cancer either tadalafil or standard care alongside their chemotherapy. They …

This study looked at whether a traditional mind-body exercise called Shangshou Dao-yin could help breast cancer patients feel better during chemotherapy. Researchers compared 150 patients who either did 20 minutes of daily exercise or received standard care alone. They measured s…

This study tested whether a 12-week personalized exercise program using a smart rehabilitation device could help elderly residents in long-term care. Forty-two participants with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) were split into two groups. One group used the smart device for g…

This study tested whether adding vibration therapy to standard rehabilitation could help people recover from a recent stroke. Researchers compared different types of vibration and cycling exercises to see which best improved leg strength, ability to perform daily tasks, and mood.…

This study tested whether a series of three weekly injections of hyaluronic acid directly into the shoulder joint could help people with frozen shoulder. Researchers enrolled 46 adults with limited shoulder movement and measured their pain levels and how far they could move their…

This study tested a method to prevent a specific type of severe pain that can occur after surgery, known as opioid-induced hyperalgesia. It involved 41 female breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. Researchers compared giving a small, controlled dose of the painkiller remifen…

This study aimed to understand how sleep patterns affect alertness and heart health in night shift workers. Researchers tested whether melatonin supplements or a prescription sleep medication (ramelteon) could improve sleep quality and job performance. The study involved 61 night…