China Medical University Hospital

Researchers are testing CKDCare, a smartphone system that runs inside the LINE messaging app, to help people with chronic kidney disease manage their diet. Participants photograph their meals, get personalized nutrition feedback from a chatbot, and have their records reviewed by …

This pilot study tests whether combining low-dose atropine eye drops (0.01% or 0.025%) with ear acupressure can safely slow myopia progression in 420 children aged 6-12. Participants are randomly assigned to one of six groups, including placebo, and are followed for 12 weeks. The…

This early-phase study tests whether injecting methylene blue (a dye) directly into tumors can make radiation therapy work better for people with head and neck cancer that has come back and is resistant to radiation. Ten participants will receive weekly tumor injections plus dail…

This study tests whether a daily kefir peptide supplement can help obese children lose weight and improve related health issues like insulin resistance and fatty liver. Sixty children with a BMI above the 95th percentile will take either kefir or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal …

This study is testing a new diagnostic tool called RPIP, which uses advanced DNA sequencing to quickly identify the germs causing pneumonia and their drug resistance. The goal is to see if this method helps doctors choose the right treatment faster than current tests. The study w…

This study looks at whether astaxanthin, a natural supplement, can reduce fatigue and improve performance in badminton players. Fourteen healthy athletes will take either astaxanthin or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will measure endurance, grip strength, and jump power to…

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 tests whether a wearable headband that shines near-infrared light can improve depression and sleep in adults aged 60 and older with major depression. Participants will wear the device for up to 8 weeks, and researchers will track sleep, mood, and daily activity using a…

This study looks at whether taking beta-alanine, a common supplement, can help wrestlers perform better and feel less muscle fatigue during two days of simulated matches. Sixteen healthy wrestlers aged 12 to 25 will take the supplement and then do wrestling drills to measure thei…

This study tests a new knee brace designed to reduce joint pressure and a special low-intensity exercise method (blood flow restriction training) to strengthen leg muscles. Researchers will compare the new brace to a traditional one in 40 volunteers over 50 with knee osteoarthrit…

This study tests a new lab method called OPTin that helps doctors pick the most effective drugs for people with advanced or hard-to-treat solid tumors. About 200 adults will provide a small tumor sample for testing, then receive either a drug chosen by OPTin or one selected by th…

This study compares interactive e-books to traditional face-to-face teaching for third-year nursing students learning about breastfeeding. One hundred students from a university in central Taiwan will be randomly assigned to either group. Researchers will measure changes in breas…