China Medical University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by China Medical University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Lab test aims to match advanced cancer patients with their best drug
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new lab method called OPTin to see if it can help doctors choose the most effective existing drugs for patients with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatments left. Researchers will take a small piece of a patient's tumor, test different drugs …
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Old dye gets new shot at fighting tough cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early safety study is testing whether injecting a blue dye called methylene blue directly into tumors can make radiation therapy more effective for head and neck cancer that has come back after previous radiation. Ten patients will receive weekly injections along with six we…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can a probiotic drink help kids fight obesity?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether adding kefir, a fermented milk drink, to the diet can help obese children manage their weight and improve related health issues. It will involve 60 children with a body mass index above the 95th percentile for their age. Researchers aim to see if kef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New knee brace and 'Blood Flow' training aim to ease arthritis pain
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a new type of knee brace and a special muscle training method can help people with knee osteoarthritis. The research will compare the new brace to a traditional one and see if 'Blood Flow Restriction' training can build leg strength with less effort.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Can an app teach breastfeeding? new study pits E-Books against Old-School classes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether interactive e-books are a better way to teach nursing students about breastfeeding compared to traditional classroom lessons. It involves 100 nursing students in Taiwan, who are randomly assigned to learn either with the e-book or in a standard cours…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Gamifying nursing school: can video games train better nurses?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new way to teach nursing students a critical skill: monitoring a baby's heart rate during pregnancy and labor. Researchers are comparing a new method—using interactive online games and e-books—against traditional teaching to see if it helps students learn …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC