Taichung Veterans General Hospital

This study compares two ways of choosing biologic drugs for people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis: one based on a pre-screening strategy and the other on standard care. About 50 adults aged 18-75 are participating across multiple hospitals in Taiwan. Researchers will track…

This study looks at whether adding an immunomodulator (a drug that helps the immune system) to standard cancer treatments can improve survival for people with colorectal cancer. Researchers will review medical records of 250 adults who started treatment between 2020 and 2024. The…

This study looks at the best way to prevent another stroke in older adults who have a small hole in the heart (PFO) and had a stroke from an unknown cause. It compares two treatments: closing the hole with a device or taking blood thinners. The study will follow 400 people aged 6…

This study compares two antiviral medications, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and entecavir (ETV), in 140 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see which drug better suppresses the virus and is safer for the kidneys. Participants will take one of the two drugs and be monit…

This study tests if adding laser acupuncture to regular medication can help people with chronic migraine who don't get enough relief from drugs alone. About 60 adults will receive either real or fake laser acupuncture to see if it reduces migraine days and the need for painkiller…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (ESPB and PIFB) to see which one provides better pain relief and helps patients breathe easier after open-heart surgery. About 80 adults having their first heart surgery will take part. The main goal is to measure how much pain medici…

This study looks at whether a Chinese herbal medicine nasal rinse can help people recover better after sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis. About 80 adults who have had sinus surgery will use the herbal rinse for two months. Researchers will track symptoms and any side effects to…

This study tests if ultrasound-guided injections of dextrose (a type of sugar water) can reduce long-lasting chest and arm pain in breast cancer survivors. Fifteen women who still have pain after standard physical therapy will receive three injections, four weeks apart. The goal …

This study follows 500 adults in Taiwan with severe asthma who are taking biologic medications. Researchers want to see how well these drugs control asthma in everyday life, what happens when patients switch biologics, and which factors predict the best treatment. The goal is to …