There are about 10484 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.
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant in the human body and plays many important roles. It is currently known that vitamin C has the functions of treating scurvy, assisting in collagen synthesis, whitening, and increasing immunity. Smokers, patients with cardiovascular disease, and patients with diabetes may have higher requirements for vitamins due to higher oxidative stress in the body. Liposome coating is a technology commonly used in food processing and medicine to protect active substances, increase absorption or slow release. Currently, vitamin C is commonly available on the market as an additive nutritional supplement in the form of powder packets, tablets, etc. The disadvantages are that vitamin C is relatively unstable, easily destroyed by gastric acid, and maintains blood concentration for a short time. Taking liposome microbial C has been Found to have the potential to increase bioavailability in the human body, it is expected that vitamin C coated with lecithin is relatively stable and can be stabilized in the small intestine without being damaged by gastric acid, while reducing the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort caused by the acidity of vitamin C. According to the revised seventh edition of the Reference Intake of Dietary Nutrients for Chinese People, the upper daily intake of vitamin C (tolerable upper intake levels, UL) for people aged 19 to 70 is 2,000 mg. According to literature, the absorption rate of vitamin C when consuming 30-180 mg per day is about 70-90%; when the daily intake exceeds 1000 mg, the absorption rate will drop to less than 50%. The dose of vitamin C used in this study is more than 1500 mg. The purpose is to explore whether the sustained-release characteristics of liposome coating technology can improve the absorption rate and achieve better bioavailability when consuming high-dose vitamin C powder. It is expected that through the egg The liposome vitamin C powder made of phospholipids increases its maintenance time in the blood, thereby increasing the supplementary effect of vitamin C powder and serving as another supplement option for vitamin C.
Compared with traditional calcium supplements, liposome calcium can increase the bioavailability of calcium and reduce the waste caused by gastric acid destruction of calcium. This allows calcium to be released slowly in the intestines, reducing the risk of indigestion or other side effects caused by excessive intake at one time. Liposomal calcium can be taken orally directly. It does not need to be dissolved in water before taking like other calcium supplements, making it more convenient to use. Based on the above advantages, liposomal calcium is a relatively safe and easy-to-absorb calcium supplement, suitable for long-term use, and can meet the body's demand for calcium. According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the daily calcium intake for adults should be 1000-1300 mg. In Taiwan, the seventh edition of the revised reference intake of dietary nutrients for Chinese people recommends that the daily intake for adults should be 1,000 mg. The calcium dose used in this study was 500 mg. The purpose was to explore whether the sustained-release characteristics of liposome coating technology can improve the absorption rate after consuming calcium powder and achieve better bioavailability. It is expected that microlipids made by lecithin can Lipid calcium powder increases its maintenance time in the blood, thereby increasing the supplementary effect of calcium, and is an alternative to calcium supplements.
This study is an experimental study. The main caregivers of pressure injury patients in the plastics surgery ward and general medicine ward of the hospital in Taipei City who are over 20 years old, have good communication skills in Chinese and Taiwanese or who can read Chinese are the research objects. During the study process, pre-tests will be given to the accepted subjects, which are the correctness evaluation scale of caregiver's pressure injury wound dressing change and caregiver self-efficacy scale, and then the accepted subjects will be divided into experimental group and control group. The experimental group will receive interventions of virtual reality and artificial intelligence wound detecting system, while the control group maintained the traditional pressure injury health education with oral introduction and health education leaflet. After the intervention measures are given, a post-test (same as the pre-test content) will be conducted within two days. Finally, analyze the effectiveness of the intervention of virtual reality pressure injury education video and artificial intelligence wound detecting system on caregivers of pressure injury improve wound care correctness and increase self-efficacy.
A project aims at addressing gait impairments and non-motor symptoms such as anxiety and stress in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients through a novel approach involving heart rate variability (HRV) feedback and Augmented Reality (AR) training. The project is based on the premise that improving HRV, which reflects the adaptability of the autonomic nervous system, can enhance both motor functions like gait and non-motor symptoms.
The purpose of this study is to observe the safety and effectiveness of the add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy with BRAXX esophageal brachytherapy applicator after definitive CCRT in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has emerged as an effective therapeutic intervention for addressing post-stroke limb spasticity. This research aims to explore the therapeutic implications of focused ESWT for wrist and finger flexor muscles in patients suffering from post-stroke upper limb spasticity.
Application of tear ferning test for clinical dry eye diagnosis
Our study aim was to utilize a decision tree analysis (DTA) model to gain insight into the decision-making process within a multiple-center cohort.
Our research focused on understanding the interplay between brain excitability and balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), alongside evaluating effective physical therapy methods. It highlights the prevalence of non-motor disorders and cognitive impairments among PD patients, including balance and postural issues, cognitive function decline, and gait instability. Additionally, it notes that PD patients exhibit abnormal electrophysiological responses, indicating altered central excitability.
To focuses on the challenges faced by individuals with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), highlighting the major clinical sign of ataxia that affects their stability and ability to perform daily activities, thereby impacting their quality of life. It outlines the concept of neural plasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt through changes in excitability, and notes that these changes are more enduring in the central nervous system (CNS) than in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). This adaptability, crucial for memory and motor learning, is compromised in SCA patients due to impaired brain areas and pathways. The summary further delves into motor learning, distinguishing between explicit and implicit learning, and points out that SCA patients exhibit deficiencies in procedural learning and cerebellar function. It also introduces the concept of priming as a preparatory mechanism that can enhance the effectiveness of physical therapy by modifying subsequent responses to stimuli. The document suggests that cycling, as an aerobic exercise, could prime the brain for improved blood flow and oxygenation, thereby supporting synaptic plasticity and the release of beneficial neurotrophic factors. Finally, the project aims to deepen the understanding of motor performance and learning mechanisms in SCA patients and apply these insights to clinical rehabilitation strategies.