Mackay Memorial Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Mackay Memorial Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Gut feeling: probiotic shows promise for anxiety relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific probiotic, Lactobacillus paracasei, could reduce anxiety and improve sleep in adults with generalized anxiety disorder or unspecified anxiety disorder. Researchers gave 71 participants either the probiotic or a placebo for a period of time and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Study pinpoints why overactive bladder drugs fail in some women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 61 women with overactive bladder whose symptoms didn't improve with one medication. Researchers gave them a combination of two drugs and tracked which factors made treatment more likely to fail. The goal was to better understand who might need different treat…
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Nurse turnover secrets revealed: generational study uncovers key factors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 646 nurses from different generations to understand why they might want to leave their jobs. Researchers measured things like confidence, hope, and job satisfaction. The goal was to find ways to help keep experienced nurses working in hospitals.
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Fall risk calculator could save lives by predicting who needs urgent care
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers looked at records from over 58,000 adults who had fall injuries to build a simple scoring system that estimates the chance of dying within 30 days. The tool uses age, sex, and vital signs taken in the emergency room. This study did not test any treatment—it only aimed…
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC