Mackay Memorial Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Mackay Memorial Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for dialysis patients: could a pill boost anemia treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding the drug vadadustat to standard anemia treatment helps dialysis patients better control their anemia. About 40 adults on peritoneal dialysis will take vadadustat for 8 weeks and then switch to placebo (or vice versa), while continuing their usua…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Virtual reality could ease the trauma of leaving the ICU
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a virtual reality program can help adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) feel less stressed and in less pain when they move to a regular hospital room. The VR program is designed to provide relaxation and orientation. Researchers will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Book club for seniors: a surprising fix for depression and frailty?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a six-week program of group reading and mouth exercises can help older adults feel less depressed, stay stronger, and keep their mouths healthy. Researchers will compare a group doing these activities to a group that just gets basic oral health tips. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC
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AI listens to your voice to predict frailty in heart patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether an AI system that analyzes emotions in a person's voice can help predict frailty and improve mental health in adults with congenital heart disease. About 410 adults will be followed for three years. Some will receive special counseling guided by the AI…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC