Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Spinal stimulation trial hopes to restore movement after injury
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether epidural electrical stimulation can help people with spinal cord injuries improve movement. Researchers will measure brain and muscle activity in 20 adults who are at least one year post-injury. The goal is to understand how the stimulation affects nerve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:07 UTC
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Spinal cord stimulation offers hope for walking and pain relief after injury
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can improve walking ability and reduce pain in people with spinal cord injury. About 12 adults aged 20-70 who have had a spinal cord injury for over a year will receive a surgically implanted stimulator. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Spinal zaps may restore arm movement after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether mild electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord can help people who had a stroke move their arm and hand better. About 20 adults with weakness on one side will receive a temporary implant and be measured for changes in movement, sensation, and qual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:59 UTC
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New study aims to predict lung cancer treatment success with imaging and genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether combining PET scan images with genetic information can better predict how well lung cancer treatments will work and how long patients might survive. Researchers will study 120 adults with non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to create a more accurat…
Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:09 UTC