National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Clinical trials sponsored by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, explained in plain language.
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New chemo combo shows promise for bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy drug combinations in 92 people with advanced bile duct cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see which combination better controlled tumor growth for at least 6 months. Researchers also looked at tumor shrinkage,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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New chemo combo shows promise against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy combinations—SLOG and mFOLFIRINOX—as the first treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. A total of 130 participants were enrolled to see which combination worked better at co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 23, 2026 12:44 UTC
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Mindfulness app eases caregiver burnout in dementia study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a brief, digitally-supported mindfulness program for 60 professional and family caregivers of people with dementia in Taiwan. Participants attended five weekly online classes and practiced daily 10-minute guided mindfulness sessions. The goal was to see if the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC