There are about 10438 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Taiwan. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
To investigate the incidence, predictive markers, and survival impact of massive nasal bleeding in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients who received curative radiotherapy (RT) with/without chemotherapy. A total of 1327 patients with previously untreated, biopsy-proven NPC, and no distant metastasis were retrospective reviewed. Investigators analyzed the occurrence rates of massive nasal bleeding between different characteristics and tried to identify important predictive factors. Investigators compared overall survival between patients with and without massive nasal bleeding by Kaplan-Meier method.
This is a randomized controlled study, including dysphagic patients with bulbar palsy after ischemic stroke who were received in the department of rehabilitation medicine in China. Both groups were provided with comprehensive rehabilitation including routine rehabilitation and swallowing function training. Besides, the observation group additionally underwent the stellate ganglion block (SGB). At admission and after 20-day treatment,Yale Pharyngeal Residue Severity Rating Scale, video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS), Functional Oral Intake Scale, and penetration-aspiration scale (PAS) were used to assess swallowing function.
We will explored the effect of cross education training on different cortex functional connectivity, cortex and muscle functional connectivity, and maximal voluntary contraction. Healthy participants receive cross education training of the elbow flexor (12 rep./set, 3sets, 60%MVC, 180°/s, eccentric).Maximal voluntary contraction, electroencephalogram and electromyogram will record during cross education tasks to determine the effects of cross education training on cortical network and muscle functional connectivity
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the potential of metformin in managing olanzapine-induced metabolic disturbance and hyperprolactinemia in patients with schizophrenia. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. The effect of metformin on olanzapine-induced metabolic disturbance 2. The effect of metformin on olanzapine-induced hyperprolactinemia Participants will receive metformin 1500 mg/day for 8 weeks and assessments every 2 weeks.
The free deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. Asian patients often present with a smaller body mass index with relatively insufficient tissue. To restore appropriate symmetry, a larger flap inset ratio must be transferred. Supercharging of the second vein or inclusion of bilateral pedicle is commonly required. Current paradigm shifts in mastectomy has also resulted in more minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) espousing smaller lateral incisions, leading to a significant change in available recipient vessels. This study aimed to demonstrate our experience in changing strategies of DIEP flaps following the evolution of mastectomy techniques. Between October 2008 and March 2022, retrospective data was gathered for 278 patients who underwent breast reconstruction surgery utilizing DIEP flaps by a single plastic surgeon. These patients were divided into two distinct groups based on their operation dates, with November 2018 marking a pivotal moment when the first MIS was introduced.
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of epidural patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) on postoperative pain relief after lumbar spine surgeries. The eligible patients received two types of postoperative pain management: PCA and standard pain treatment. Comparisons between the two groups were made in terms of postoperative pain level.
Introduction: This study was to compare the differences in the incidence, grade, and time of surgery-related pressure injuries between the two interventions; and describe the locations of surgery-related pressure injuries between the two interventions. Methods: This study adopted a true experimental research design with a convenience sampling method from the operating rooms of a teaching hospital in a northern region. The experimental group was randomly assigned by block to receive intervention A (full bed silicone mattress plus other measures), and the control group received intervention B (full bed silicone mattress plus usual care). Measurements include basic personal attributes, risk factors, grade, time, and location of occurrence related to surgery-related pressure injuries.
This study aims to explore the use of peanut balls during the second stage of labor. It compares three different positions: traditional lithotomy position, lateral position, and lateral position with peanut ball in terms of women's perceived pushing effort experiences, fatigue, and birth outcomes.
This was a multicenter randomized controlled study of 98 severe Traumatic Brain Injury patients with tracheostomy. Patients enrolled were divided randomly into the observation group with Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding (n=50) or the control group with Nasogastric tube feeding (n=48) for enteral nutrition support, respectively. Nutritional status, complications, decannulation of tracheostomy tubes and level of consciousness on day 1 and day 28 were recorded and compared.
Nasogastric tube feeding (NGT) has been widely used in cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) patients with dysphagia but has a significant risk of complications. Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding (IOE) is an established enteral nutrition approach that can be used with comprehensive rehabilitation therapy. This study aims to explore the clinical effect of IOE vs. NGT on CSVD Patients with Dysphagia. Compared to NGT, IOE, as an enteral nutrition support mode, in CSVD Patients with Dysphagia who received comprehensive rehabilitation therapy, showed advantages in improvement in dysphagia, nutritional status, ADL, QOL, pneumonia, and adverse events, which should be considered as the preferred approach.