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.
Lung cancer ranks as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally and is among the most common malignancies. In recent years, the advancements in immune checkpoint inhibitors have marked a significant breakthrough in the immunotherapy of lung cancer. However, immunotherapy is a relatively new treatment modality, and ongoing clinical trials continue to explore its efficacy. Due to a lack of knowledge about immunotherapy-related care, patients often experience uncertainty and anxiety regarding its effectiveness, resulting in associated care needs. A total of 160 lung cancer patients were included in the study. The research findings revealed statistically significant correlations (p < 0.05) between the severity of disease, symptomatology, overall health status, functional capacity, cognitive function, disease progression, mood, and general supportive care needs, as well as specific needs of lung cancer patients. Regarding factors influencing care needs, it was found that general supportive care needs were significantly influenced by marital status, average personal monthly income, and disease progression. Additionally, age, surgical history, functional capacity, and cognitive function significantly influenced specific care needs. Based on these statistical findings, it is crucial for nursing staff to closely monitor changes in patients' symptoms and mood and provide timely care and support. Furthermore, future interventions should focus on addressing the heightened needs of lung cancer patients, thereby reducing their dissatisfaction along the cancer treatment journey.
Due to the aging population, the cases of elderly disability and death caused by chronic diseases and cancer are also increasing; thus increasing the demand and trend of community palliative care. Anning volunteers are members of the Anning team and play an integral role in the care of the "whole community". Partners who can provide psychosocial support in fear, grief, informal care, and "individualized care" can focus on patient and family needs and give their time and presence. And make up for the shortage of medical manpower. Assist nurses to take care of patients together, which is an important support for nursing care. In the community, An Ning volunteers are an important help to closely care for patients and support family members to take care of them at home and fulfill their wish of dying at home. In view of the community's peaceful home care, the trend and importance of hospice at home, it is necessary to cooperate with the "volunteers" of the tranquility team. Inquiry Only a few papers mentioned Anning volunteers' service history and research on the meaning of life, but there was a lack of in-depth and systematic discussions on Anning volunteers, including their motivation, training, process, care effectiveness, impact on training volunteer organization management, and volunteer retention. Therefore, the motivation of the research was aroused, and it was hoped to use grounded theory to explore the motivation and process of becoming an Anning volunteer, and to identify related concepts, and finally establish a theoretical framework to describe the relevant decision-making mentality. Also serves as a reference for volunteer organization management training and retention of palliative care volunteers.
This is the first perinatal interpersonal psychotherapy group (P-IPTG) implemented for distressed women from pregnancy to postpartum. The feasibility and effects of P-IPTG are explored.
The purpose of this clinical trial was to find out whether Tok Sen massage (a massage method with wooden instruments from northern Thailand) is more effective than pressure massage in relieving pain and improving quality of life in participants with chronic low back pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can Tok Sen Massage Relieve Chronic Lower Back Pain? Can Tok Sen massage improve the quality of life of patients with chronic low back pain? Researchers compared Tok Sen massage with pressure massage, which works on low back pain, to see if it could treat chronic low back pain. Participants will: Receive Tok Sen massage or pressure massage every week for 1 month. Questionnaires and flexion measurements before and after each massage. After the massage session, fill out the online questionnaire once a month for three months.
15-20 trained bodybuilding athletes were divided into caffeine gum trial (CAF) and placebo trial (PL) with a randomized, double-blind study design. The participants chewing either caffeine Gum (CAF trial, containing 5 mg/kg of caffeine) or placebo gum (PL) for 10 minutes. After rested for 15 minutes, Participants used the bicycle to adjust the pedal resistance and speed according to their own feelings until they were dehydrated to 2% of their original body weight.
20 trained sprinter were divided into caffeine Gum trial (CAF) and Placebo trial (PL) with a randomized, double-blind study design. The participants chewing either caffeine Gum (CAF trial, containing 3 mg/kg of caffeine) or Placebo Gum (PL) for 10 minutes. The outcomes are Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test and 400-meter sprint test was performed.
This study aimed to provide vast clinical information to facilitate breast sonographic examination for participants who underwent recent SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Among different SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in the Asian Taiwanese population, reactive axillary lymphadenopathy was investigated through breast sonographic findings and clinical data analysis. The sample included participants with recent vaccinations by different brands approved in Taiwan.
A retrospective analysis of 329 patients at one single institution between January 2014 and December 2019 who underwent free fibula flap reconstruction was conducted. A variety of clinicopathological postoperative parameters were identified and assessed.
The study aimed to evaluate if surgical intervention in patients with degenerative cervical diseases improves quality of life (QOL), lowers pain-induced mental impairment, improves psychologic health, and promotes spiritual well-being.
Prior observational studies have shown that higher levels of vegetables and fruits consumption are associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, compared with the normal population, patients with CKD are more likely to consume less vegetables and fruits. Thus, the investigators aim to evaluate whether proving low-potassium content vegetables to this population are able to reach the recommended target of daily vegetables intake and not increase the risk of hyperkalemia.