Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors find hidden heart and lung problems, like pulmonary hypertension, in patients before they have surgery. About 1,380 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery will be randomly assigned to receive eithe…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help doctors and dietitians create a personalized low-FODMAP diet for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). About 200 adults with IBS will either use the app or get a diet booklet. The goal is to see if the app helps reduce stoma…

This study tests two ways to give platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to adults who have had poor smell for over three months. One method uses a soaked sponge placed in the nose, the other uses a small injection. Sixty participants will get one treatment and then do daily smell training f…

This study tests a device called 'Golden Rhino' that uses sounds and a weighted valve to teach elderly COPD patients how to use their inhalers correctly. About 82 people aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to standard training or training with the device. The goal is to s…

This study looks at whether hand and foot exercises can reduce nerve damage (numbness, tingling) caused by chemotherapy in older adults with gynecological cancer. About 74 people aged 65 and older will take part. The goal is to see if these exercises improve quality of life and r…

This study will see if using artificial intelligence (AI) to help read low-dose CT scans can find lung cancer more accurately than standard methods. About 1,120 adults at risk for lung cancer will take part, and their scans will be read either with or without AI assistance. The g…

This study tests a chatbot called 'Pneumonia Care Helper' to see if it helps caregivers of elderly pneumonia patients learn more than traditional paper handouts. About 150 caregivers will use either the chatbot or paper instructions for 5 days. The goal is to see if the chatbot i…