Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study aims to find the best way to deliver a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help restore smell in adults who have lost it for over three months. Researchers will compare a topical gel application to an injection, both targeting the smell area in the nose, to see…

This study aims to see if adding two common supplements—a cholesterol-lowering statin and vitamin D—to standard care can help calm the inflammation and reduce symptoms in people with active Thyroid Eye Disease. Researchers will compare four groups over 24 weeks: standard care alo…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) software can help doctors read low-dose CT scans more accurately during lung cancer screening. About 1,120 adults at risk for lung cancer will be randomly assigned to have their scans read either with AI assistance or by …

This study is testing whether a new artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors spot hidden heart and lung problems before surgery. About 1,380 adults scheduled for non-emergency surgery will have their routine heart scan (ECG) analyzed by the AI tool. The goal is to see…

This study is testing whether a simple hand and foot exercise program can help reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life for older women receiving chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers. Researchers will enroll 74 participants aged 65+ who are experiencing nerve pain from their…

This study is testing a new training tool called the 'Golden Rhino' to see if it helps elderly patients with COPD use their inhaler medications more accurately. The device uses musical cues and a special valve to guide proper breathing technique during inhaler use. Researchers wi…

This study is testing if a smartphone chatbot can teach family caregivers of elderly pneumonia patients better than standard paper instructions. It will compare the knowledge, confidence, and caregiving actions of 150 caregivers using the chatbot for 5 days against those who get …