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.
This study is to see if laser acupuncture is a better way to treat dry-AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) compared to sham laser acupuncture, in the aspect of visual acuity. Investigators planed to recruit participants who are diagnosed with dry-AMD, and not younger than 20 years old. Before the study, investigators will measure the participants' BCVA (Best Corrected Visual Acuity), and then practice laser acupuncture and sham-laser acupuncture on experiment group and control group respectively. After the 4-week study, investigators will measure the participants' BCVA again.
The purpose of this study will to evaluate the degree of postoperative sore throat and Life Impairment changes in patients with sleep apnea who underwent da Vinci robotic arm surgery as an intervention of oral cryotherapy.
Acupuncture and laser acupuncture treatments have been proven to be effective and safe treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS). However, there is still a lack of direct comparative studies of acupuncture and laser acupuncture in the treatment of CTS. A 3-arm, randomized controlled study in acupuncture, laser acupuncture study and sham laser acupuncture therapy was designed for patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. The Glabal symptom score (GSS), Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), neurophysiological study, morphological examination under ultrasonography will be evaluated before and after treatment. Comparison of therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture, laser acupuncture and sham laser acupuncture in the treatment of CTS will be explored.
This study is examining the usability and effectiveness of an innovative mobile app that integrates harm reduction strategies into the existing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) intake and adherence app, with an overarching goal to reduce the potentially negative consequences of problematics chemsex behavior for individuals and communities.
Conduct an intervention combining social and behavioral health models with digital health technologies to improve their adherence to their medication schedules. The success of the intervention is assessed by comparing adherence rates before and after its implementation to see if there's a notable enhancement in how well patients follow their antiretroviral therapy.
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been widely used in heart failure patients with supporting evidence. However, the drawbacks and contraindications associated with NIV limit its applicability in certain patients. Recently, high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) has gained popularity, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its documented benefits, improved patient comfort and fewer contraindications. Studies have suggested that HFOT can generate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) similar to NIV, thereby increasing end-expiratory lung volume. However, the specific effects of PEEP remain unknown, as previous research only monitored the upper airway pressure. Therefore, this study aims to explore the flow-pressure relationship between HFOT and NIV in heart failure patients using electrical impedance tomography (EIT). This prospective randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted at a single medical center with multiple intensive care units. Participants will be randomly assigned to Groups A and B using a computerized randomization process. Each group will undergo specific protocols for 5-10 minutes per phase, during which parameters including respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, and oxygen concentration will be recorded. NIV will be administered in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode. Additional parameters such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute ventilation, leak flow, and peak inspiratory pressure will be recorded for NIV. The study protocols for Group A will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, HFOT 60L, oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, and CPAP 6cmH2O. Group B will follow the sequence of oxygen mask, CPAP 4cmH2O, CPAP 5cmH2O, CPAP 6cmH2O, oxygen mask, HFOT 40L, HFOT 50L, and HFOT 60L. This means that each intervention will be performed in the order listed, with one intervention completed before moving on to the next. The participants will be positioned in a semi-recumbent position at 45 degrees, and the EIT belt will be placed around the fifth (or sixth) intercostal space for monitoring. The EIT signals will be filtered with a cut-off frequency set at 10 beats below the current heart rate. The entire procedure is estimated to take approximately 1-1.5 hours, and recalibration will only be performed in case of significant signal abnormalities. All data will be stored for offline analysis.
The effects of Application intervention on the physiological indicators and low protein diet cognition among the patients with chronic kidney disease
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dementia and disability simulation (DDS) program on dementia knowledge, attitude, empathy, and activity design skills for seniors among college nursing students.
An implantable cardiac defibrillator (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; ICD) can effectively improve heart rhythm problems and reduce sudden death, and is widely used in the treatment of high-risk patients with fatal arrhythmias or heart rhythm problems that cannot be controlled by drugs . In the whole case of arrhythmia, after receiving home-based cardiac fibrillator treatment, Patients often experience uncertainty, feel the changes in heart, feel the shock of being shocked by the electric shock, and worry about death, These psychological distress, which were characterized by anxiety and depression. for universal. About 25% of patients present with symptoms of anxiety at the time of hospitalization, and 50% suffer from depression which seriously affects quality of life. Therefore, the main purpose of this study to alleviate the occurrence of anxiety and depression, promote disease patients to regain life adaptation, develop accessible care strategies with midfulness-based intervention to help patients overcome psychological distress, reduce stress, anxiety and prevent depression.
Study Title: Pacing characteristics of a conventional bipolar, active fixation pacing lead for left bundle branch area pacing in patients with symptomatic bradycardia Study Objectives: To characterize an approach for left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) in patients with bradycardia indications for pacing and to assess implant success rate, safety, and long-term stability with a conventional bipolar, active fixation pacing lead. Methodology: Open-label, prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, single-arm study Study Endpoints: Primary Endpoint: • Implant success rate Secondary Endpoints: - Intra-operative procedure time and fluoroscopic exposure time - Intra-operative intracardiac electrogram (EGM) changes: paced QRS duration, stimulus to left ventricular (LV) activation time, and LBB potential - Post-operative imaging data: posteroanterior, left anterior oblique 30O, right anterior oblique 30O, Left lateral views - Serial paced 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and intracardiac EGM changes: QRS duration (QRSd), pacing-QRS interval, and new atrial fibrillation (AF) - Serial echocardiography changes: left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left atrial (LA) and LV chamber size, and global longitudinal strain (GLS) of tissue Doppler imaging - Serial changes of pacing parameters: capture threshold, impedance, and sensing amplitude for both atrial and ventricular Solia S leads - Safety: Immediate (< 24 hours), in-hospital, and chronic (12 months) adverse events