China Medical University Hospital

This pilot study will test whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula (DKD-1) to standard care can improve kidney function in people with diabetic kidney disease. Sixty-six adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease will be randomly assigne…

This early-phase trial will test two targeted drugs, crizotinib and alectinib, in 10 adults with a rare form of bone cancer that has a specific ALK gene change. Participants must have already tried standard treatments or have no standard options left. The goal is to see if these …

This pilot study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula called CKD-1 to standard care can improve kidney function in people with stage 3-4 non-diabetic chronic kidney disease. About 66 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care …

This study tests whether laser acupuncture—using a pen-like device on specific points on the head and legs—can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham laser treatment three times a week for 12 week…

This study tests whether a gentle exercise program called Shangshou Daoyin can improve sleep and quality of life in breast cancer patients with insomnia. About 76 patients who have finished their main cancer treatments will practice these safe, simple movements. The goal is to fi…

This study tests whether a wearable activity tracker and a light-emitting headband can help older adults (60+) with depression and sleep issues. Participants will wear a research-grade device for at least four weeks and later receive either real or placebo light therapy. The goal…

This study tests whether a 6-month program of reciting Chinese classics can improve memory in people aged 60+ who feel their memory is slipping. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one does the recitation training, the other does not. Researchers will use brain scan…

This study tests whether a robotic arm exoskeleton can help people with frozen shoulder move better and feel less pain. About 40 adults with stiff-phase frozen shoulder will use the robot for assisted exercises. The goal is to see if the robot improves shoulder range of motion an…

This study looks at whether combining a hands-on therapy that releases tight muscles with specific shoulder exercises can improve how the shoulder blade moves and reduce pain in tennis players with shoulder impingement. About 36 tennis players with mild to moderate shoulder pain …

This study tests whether a wearable light device can help improve sleep and daily rhythms in people with Alzheimer's who have sleep problems. Researchers will also use activity trackers and blood tests to better understand the disease. About 162 participants will try the light th…

This study looks at whether using electronic picture books combined with an online role-playing game (RPG) can help nursing students learn about breastfeeding more effectively than traditional face-to-face teaching. About 100 third-year nursing students in Taiwan will be split in…