There are about 10560 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.
1. Compare the efficacies and safety of 14-day bismuth-amoxicillin-vonoprazan tiple therapy, 14-day vonoprazan dual therapy and 14-day rabeprazole triple therapy in the first-line treatment of H. pylori infection. 2. To investigate the impacts of antibiotic resistance of H. pylori as well as CYP3A4, CYP2C19 and IL-1B -511 genotypes of host on the eradication efficacies of anti-H. pylori treatments.
Bone quality stands as a crucial determinant impacting the success rate of dental implants, exerting influence on both implant primary stability and the efficacy of osseointegration. While radiographic images can partially reveal bone quality, experienced surgeons often rely on tactile sensation during bone drilling to assess it. Subsequently, based on the diagnosed bone quality, distinct implant designs and surgical protocols have been invented to enhance survival rates. Technological advancements now enable the preoperative design of implant placement through a comprehensive guide, merging CBCT DICOM files with digital oral scanning data. This "fully guided" approach enhances the precision, stability, and safety of implant placement surgery. However, the use of a fully guided surgical guide introduces an additional factor-the friction between the drill and guide-potentially impacting the surgeon's tactile feedback. This study aims to assess the difference in bone quality evaluation by tactile sensation between freehand drilling and drilling with a fully guided surgical guide, using test blocks of different bone density. The discussion will explore the pros and cons of employing a fully guided guide to optimize outcomes in implant treatment.
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 study addresses the pervasive issue of sexual harassment within Taiwanese society, particularly within the medical field, where comprehensive research is lacking. The research objective is to explore patterns of sexual harassment and gender discrimination experiences among physicians and medical students in Taiwan, while also investigating potential associations with professional burnout and mental health. Employing a convergent mixed-methods design, the study combines quantitative surveys and qualitative in-depth interviews. While lacking a control group and utilizing non-blinding methods without random assignment, the study aims to recruit 1000 participants aged 18 or older, considering both valid responses and potential dropouts. Additionally, interviews will be conducted with 30 individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or are interested in gender issues. The research methods will assess sexual harassment experiences, professional burnout, and depressive symptoms as primary outcomes or indicators.
The purpose of this study is to measure the efficacy and safety of AZD0901 compared to Investigator's choice of therapy as 2L+ treatment for participants with advanced or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma expressing CLDN18.2.
Clinical practices are crucial experiences for nursing students as they prepare themselves for future nursing work. Despite some research having been studied among Taiwanese nursing students in the past, there has been limited research into the experiences within pediatric oncology wards, where diseases are complex and frequently involve life-and-death issues. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students in pediatric oncology wards.
The prevalence of myopia is increasing globally, especially in Asian countries. 70-80% of the young population suffers from myopia, and almost 20% have high myopia. High myopia can easily lead to blinding diseases, including retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. In Taiwan, according to a survey by the National Health Administration, the proportion of myopia among Grade 1 students has exceeded 81%. There are many ways to control myopia progression. High concentrations of atropine have been reported highly effective in the control of the myopia progression. However the accompanied side effects such as photophobia and near blurred vision. Recent research shows that low-concentration atropine can achieve similar control effect and more acceptable with much minimal side effect compared to high concentration of atropine. Multiple animal experiments have confirmed that giving retinal myopia defocus signals can effectively decrease the growth of the eye, thereby inhibiting the progression of myopia. Therefore, regarding lens design, myopic defocus does play an important role in myopia control, including orthokeratology lenses, multifocal soft contact lenses, and peripheral defocus lenses. Stellest, a myopia control lens based on the myopia defocus theory, is equipped with highly aspheric lenslet technology. In a recent study, compared with single vision lenses, Stellest significantly slowed down the myopia progression reaching 67% and retard axial elongation reaching 64% The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of Stellest Lenses in controlling myopia in Taiwanese children and whether Stellest Lenses combined with low-concentration atropine eye drops can increase the effect of myopia control.
Cerebral infarction is the second cause of death and the third cause of disability. More than 13.7 million patients worldwide are diagnosed with stroke every year, and the number of deaths is 5.5 million, of which ischemic stroke is the major type, accounting for 87%. Sequelae of stroke are problems that require long-term medical care. If we can intervene and assist with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at early stage, it will be a great boon for patients. In clinical practice, TCM collects data as the basis for diagnosis through the four diagnostic methods-look, listen, question, and feel the pulse. Among these, tongue diagnosis and pulse diagnosis belong to the categories of look and feel the pulse. At present, the objective examination instruments of TCM developed are mainly tongue diagnostic instruments and pulse diagnostic instruments. Therefore, we hope to utilize tongue and pulse diagnoses as the main reference to analyze the changes in ischemic stroke stages. The data of this study are collected from China Medical University Hospital and YuanRung Hospital-for further statistical analysis. Ischemic stroke patients (ICD-10: I63) who were hospitalized within 1 week from the date of diagnosis were eligible to join this research project. Tongue and pulse examinations were collected once per week within 1 month. A total of 4 tongue-pulse examinations were collected in each case, which were categorized into acute stage (24 hours to 1 week), subacute stage (1 to 3 weeks) and chronic stage (more than 3 weeks). [30] This research is to study the changes of tongue and pulse diagnoses in acute, subacute and chronic stages among ischemic patients who receive TCM diagnosis and treatment. Through utilizing objective evaluation of Chinese and Western medical examination instruments, we hope to establish clear diagnostic standards for TCM syndrome types, so as to evaluate the efficacy of clinical diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to improve the quality of TCM care and to provide Chinese and Western integrated treatment for stroke patients in the future. This research can also serve as a reference for related TCM research and development.
This study is expected to enroll patients for a period of five years, with a total of 30 participants. It is a prospective observational study involving cancer patients with tumors having a longest diameter greater than or equal to 5 cm. Systemic drug therapy may be administered concurrently. The following inclusion criteria must be met for participation in the study: age greater than or equal to 18 years, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score ≤ 2, pathological confirmation of cancer diagnosis, tumor with a maximum diameter greater than or equal to 5 cm, one or more lesions, not suitable for surgery, patient has provided informed consent, patient receives SCART, and reproductive-age women must agree to take adequate contraceptive measures during the study and for six months after discontinuation of medication. The patient will receive a dose of 21 Gy in 3 fractions, with the dose maintained at 5 Gy per fraction for the entire tumor gross target volume (GTV) boundary. For certain patients, an additional two fractions of 5 Gy each were added using Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), resulting in a total dose of 5 Gy × 5 for the GTV boundary.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test and compare different surgical techniques in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The main questions it aims to answer are: - What are the optimal criteria for selecting between single-bundle ACL reconstruction combined with anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction versus double-bundle ACL reconstruction combined with ALL reconstruction? - How do these two surgical techniques compare in terms of post-operative knee stability, functional outcomes, and reducing re-tear rates? Participants will: - Undergo pre-operative MRI imaging, ligament stability testing, and motion analysis evaluations - Be randomly assigned to either: - Single-bundle ACL + ALL reconstruction - Double-bundle ACL + ALL reconstruction - Receive the assigned surgical procedure - Participate in post-operative follow-ups, ligament stability testing, and motion analysis at 6 months and 1 year Researchers will compare the single-bundle ACL + ALL group and the double-bundle ACL + ALL group to see if one technique demonstrates superior knee stability, functional outcomes (e.g. return to sport ability), and lower ACL re-tear rates.