Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

This study is testing whether combining two treatments—a drug that enhances brain signaling (DAOIB) and omega-3 fatty acids—works better than the drug alone to help people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will enroll 140 participants …

This study is testing whether a specially formulated turmeric extract (curcumin) can reduce severe stomach and bowel side effects in people receiving combined chemotherapy and radiation for rectal cancer. 72 patients will take the curcumin pill daily during their standard cancer …

This study compares two surgical approaches to repair knee damage in young adults who continue to have pain and problems after previous meniscus removal surgery. Researchers will test whether using the patient's own hamstring tendon works as well as using donated meniscus tissue …

This early-stage study is testing whether a new neck surgery is safe for people with Alzheimer's disease. Surgeons will connect tiny drainage channels in the neck to nearby veins, aiming to help the brain clear harmful proteins linked to memory loss. The study will monitor 35 par…

This study is testing if combining two standard treatments works better for inoperable liver cancer. Patients will receive immunotherapy drugs plus a localized procedure called TACE that blocks blood flow to the tumor. Researchers hope this one-two punch will shrink tumors more e…

This study is testing whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria from a donor (a fecal transplant) can help patients with a severe and often deadly gut complication after a stem cell transplant. The complication, called graft-versus-host disease, happens when the donor's immune c…

This study compares three different surgery options for treating moderate hemorrhoids: traditional removal surgery, laser treatment, and a heat-based energy therapy. It aims to see if the newer, less invasive methods lead to less pain and a quicker return to normal activities tha…

This study aims to see if a new approach to preparing for a colonoscopy works better than the standard method. It will compare two methods in 420 adults who are new to this specific prep. One group will use a smartphone app for instructions and eat special prepackaged meals. The …

This study is testing a new 'smart home' care model designed to help older adults recover safely at home after hip fracture surgery. The system uses technology to predict risks, like falls, and sends alerts to family caregivers and nurses to provide more personalized support. Res…

This study aims to see if adding a solution derived from stem cells (exosomes) to a laser treatment helps regrow hair better than the laser alone. It will involve 30 men with male pattern baldness. Each participant will have one side of their scalp treated with the laser plus exo…

This study is testing whether special augmented reality glasses can diagnose the cause of vertigo as accurately as standard medical equipment. About 200 adults with dizziness will complete two eye movement tests during one visit—one using the glasses and one using conventional me…

This study tests whether personalized Chinese herbal medicine can reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure during kidney dialysis. Researchers will enroll 100 dialysis patients in Taiwan who frequently experience these low blood pressure episodes. The trial uses a waitlist design…

This study is testing whether a mobile phone app that guides patients through swallowing exercises can improve recovery after oral cancer surgery. It will involve 72 patients in Taiwan who have had surgery to remove an oral tumor and rebuild tissue. Half will use the app along wi…

This study aims to see if using a health information app for managing symptoms, combined with a strength training program, can help people feel better and prevent muscle loss after surgery for esophageal cancer. It will involve 90 adults who have had this surgery. Researchers wil…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality program can help family members caring for loved ones with dementia. It aims to help caregivers find better balance between their own needs and caregiving duties, potentially reducing stress and strain. The program uses VR scenarios…

This study aims to find out if a simple breath test, which measures a gas called nitric oxide, can predict future flare-ups (exacerbations) in people with COPD who are starting a three-in-one inhaler. Researchers will observe 120 patients for up to a year to see if their initial …

This study aims to understand why some colorectal cancer patients experience severe fatigue. Researchers will examine 80 patients' body chemistry and traditional Chinese medicine body types to find patterns. The goal is to identify biological markers that might explain fatigue di…

This study aims to understand how well people receiving psychiatric care grasp what occupational therapy is and what they can realistically expect from it. It will also evaluate how effectively student therapists communicate during health education sessions and initial interviews…

This study aims to build a detailed health database for adults aged 40 and older in Taiwan. Researchers will collect various health data, including brain scans, sleep patterns, blood tests, and gut bacteria samples, from about 250 participants. The goal is to better understand ho…