Clinical Trials Near Taipei, Taiwan
Find research studies actively recruiting participants near Taipei. Studies are run at established research institutions including National Taiwan University Hospital and Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
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Recruiting Studies Near Taipei
A Phase I/II Trial of HCB101 in Combination With Pembrolizumab for Patients With Platinum-Refractory, Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SirH&N Trial)
This is a non-randomized, open-label, dose-escalation and dose-expansion phase I/II clinical study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of HCB101 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with platinum-refractory recurrent/metastatic HNSCC. The trial consists of two phases: the dose-escalation phase (I) and the dose-expansion phase (II). Subjects will receive a weekly single dose of HCB101 IV infusion over 60 (±10) minutes on Days 1, 8, and 15 in each 21-day cycle in combination with pembrolizumab (200 mg IV day 1; given every 21 days) until unacceptable AE(s), radiographic or clinically documented disease progression, withdrawal of consent, loss to follow-up, death, or termination of the study whichever occurs first.
Biomarkers and Cardiac Imaging Diagnostic Assay for Monitoring Patients With Fabry Disease
Fabry disease (FD) is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficient activity of the enzyme α-Gal A resulting from mutations affecting the GLA gene. It is characterized by severe multi-systemic involvement that leads to major organ failure and premature death in affected men and in some women. The α-Gal A deficiency results in progressive accumulation of un-degraded glycosphingolipids, predominantly globotriaosylceramide (Gb3), within cell lysosomes throughout the body.1 In patients at the fourth to fifth decade, left ventricular hypertrophy occur usually, and myocardial infarction and heart failure develops disease progress. Life-threatening renal, cardiac, and cerebrovascular diseases are added in later decades.2,3 Fabry disease is treatable with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Early recognition of symptoms and diagnosis of patients at a potentially reversible stage of the disease is therefore important. To date, plasma Lyso-Gb3 is useful in the diagnosis of Fabry disease. All male with classical Fabry disease could be discerned by an elevated plasma Lyso-GL-3; All adult female patients have elevated plasma Lyso-GL-3 above normal range.4 Other study also indicated that higher lyso-Gb3 concentrations at first visit were associated with a higher event rate in the past. Men with classical FD have higher Lyso-GL-3 values compared with patients with non-classical FD and women along with an increased risk of developing complications, more severe cardiac and renal disease.5 According to a publication from Taiwan society of cariology (TSOC) expert consensus, several cardiac biomarkers including N terminal pro B type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cardiac troponin I/T (cTNI/cTNT) have been proposed to be alternative surrogate markers of cardiac involvement in FD.6However, there is no study to analyze the relationship between all these biomarkers including lyso-Gb3 and FD cardiac manifestation or improvement of cardiac damage outcomes under ERT yet. There is a high prevalence of the cardiac variant (IVS4+919G→A) (\~1 in 1600 males) of FD in Taiwan as revealed by newborn screening programs7,8 and patients with idiopathic HCM.9 FD patients with cardiac variant need to fulfill at least two indicators as stated in "cardiac function assessment indicators of Fabry's disease cardiac variant type" with cardiac biopsy confirmed GL3 or lyso-Gb3 lipid accumulation to get local reimbursement for treatment. Cardiac biopsy is an invasive and relative dangerous procedure that some patients would refuse to take this procedure and could not get local reimbursement resulting in delay in treatment. Therefore in the present study the investigators are aiming to identify candidate biomarkers to establish a scoring algorithm for evaluating Fabry disease progression status or treatment response and the investigators could stage patient who with more correlated biomarkers at baseline would have higher risk to develop sever clinical outcome and initiate early therapy.
DESTINY-Endometrial01: A Phase III Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Plus Rilvegostomig or Pembrolizumab as First-Line Treatment of HER2-Expressing (IHC 3+/2+), Mismatch Repair Proficient (pMMR) Endometrial Cancer
DESTINY-Endometrial01 will investigate the efficacy of first-line T-DXd + rilvegostomig (Arm A) and/or T-DXd+ pembrolizumab (Arm B) when compared to chemotherapy (carboplatin + paclitaxel) + pembrolizumab (Arm C), by assessment of progression free survival (PFS), as assessed by BICR, in participants with HER2-expressing (IHC 3+/2+), pMMR, primary advanced (Stage III/IV) or recurrent EC.
Ameliorated Pap Tests and Cervical Cancer Screening Participation
The Pap test plays a crucial role in the early detection of cervical cancer. A pilot single-center randomized controlled trial applied the peak-end concept and added a non-painful step at the end of Pap smear screening, aimed to reduce recalled pain. However, there is still no multicenter study investigating the effect of the modified Pap test on cervical cancer screening participation. The present project is the first multicenter randomized controlled trial to expand the current scope of the peak-end theory into Pap tests and cervical cancer screening participation by adding a non-painful step at the end of Pap smear screening. Our multidisciplinary team (NTUH Pap Study Group) aims to provide innovative, feasible, and low-cost strategies for cervical cancer screening participation.
Is Valacyclovir Non-inferior to Valganciclovir as CMV and EBV Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplant Recipients? A Single-Center Prospective Randomized Pilot Study
Opportunistic CMV viremia (primary infection or reactivation) is usually managed by taking prophylactic medication for both adult and pediatric kidney transplant patients. Most hospitals prescribe valganciclovir for this purpose but valacyclovir has also been used. The most unfavorable side effect of valganciclovir is bone marrow suppression which can be troublesome for kidney transplant patients who are already immunosuppressed. We aim to assess the non-inferiority of valacyclovir compared with valganciclovir in this study.
Effects of Home-based Lower Extremity Muscle Power Training on Functional Muscle and Balance Performance in Older Adults
Background: Muscle power, defined as the rate at which muscular force is generated to produce movement, declines more rapidly with age than muscle strength. The decline in lower extremity muscle power is associated with reduced functional independence, impaired mobility, and an increased risk of falls among older adults. While power training has been shown to improve muscle power, balance, and functional abilities, the feasibility and effectiveness of home-based interventions have not been thoroughly investigated. Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of home-based lower extremity muscle power training program on functional muscle and balance performance in older adults. Methods: This is a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Forty community-dwelling older adults will be recruited and randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=20) and control group (n=20). Participants in the experimental group will complete 24 sessions of home-based lower extremity muscle power training targeting the lower limb muscle groups in 8 weeks. The training intensity will be progressively adjusted according to participants' performance. Participants in the control group will maintain their daily activities. In addition, both groups will receive health education. Primary outcomes include functional muscle power measured by the Four-Step Stair Climb Power Test, functional muscle strength measured by Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, and the functional balance performance measured by the Mini-BESTest, and Timed Up and Go Test. The fall confidence, as the secondary outcome, will be measured by Falls Efficacy Scale International. Statistical analysis: The SPSS® version 29 will be used for statistical analysis. Independent-t-test or chi-square test will be conducted to compare the baseline demographic characteristics between groups. Two-way repeated measure ANOVA will be used to compare the differences between groups and times, post-hoc analyses will be performed using Tukey's test. The significance level is set at 0.05.
Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness Evaluations of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Software (VeriSee) for Ophthalmic Disease Screening
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted screening system in ophthalmic diagnosis. Using AI-based fundus photography, the system will assist physicians in diagnosing three common eye diseases: age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy (DR). The AI system will analyze fundus images from participants and rapidly generate detection results for ophthalmologists' reference in making final diagnoses and clinical decisions. The study will assess the clinical benefits of the AI-assisted diagnostic system, providing scientific evidence to enhance the efficiency of ophthalmic disease diagnosis and treatment.
AI-Driven Cognitive Digital Therapeutics for Dementia Management
The study would investigate the effect of a cognitive digital therapeutics system. The intervention group would receive three digital therapeutics sessions per week for 8 weeks, while the control group would receive usual care. Evaluations would be done at baseline, week 8, and week 16.
The Potential Application of Plasma-Activated Water in Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by widespread pain that is commonly observed in pain, rheumatology, or rehabilitation clinics. Previous studies have suggested a fibromyalgia prevalence rate of approximately 2%. Currently, evidence shows that fibromyalgia might be partially associated with increased oxidative stress, caused by mitochondrial abnormalities, genetic abnormalities, and excessive metal intake. Some research teams have experimented with dietary adjustments to control oxidative stress, but the relationship between diet and oxidative stress has not been conclusively confirmed. Plasma-activated water is a method of storing the high-energy benefits of water and effectively utilizing its energy. It also improves solubility and conductivity at room temperature. It involves activating nano gold particles with a specific wavelength light source to create surface plasmon resonance, resulting in thermoelectrons. These thermoelectrons then disrupt or reduce the hydrogen bonding capacity between water molecules in the tetrahedral chemical structure network, leading to the formation of smaller water molecules known as plasma-activated water. Studies on animals have shown that plasma-activated water possesses free radical-scavenging and antioxidant properties. It can reduce liver oxidative stress damage induced by sleep deprivation and is non-toxic. Recent studies have shown that plasma-activated water can treat cancer, chronic diseases, and degenerative conditions in animal models. In a lung cancer animal model, combining plasma-activated water with cisplatin chemotherapy increased the mice's survival time. In an animal model with chronic kidney disease, drinking plasma-activated water reduced fibronectin expression and slowed kidney fibrosis. Plasma-activated water reduced oxidative stress in an animal model of chronic sleep deprivation-induced liver damage, thereby enhancing the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities of the liver cells. In an animal model with Alzheimer's disease, it reduced amyloid-β protein expression and improved memory. In a rat model with Parkinson's disease, plasma-activated water suppressed inflammation and protected nerve cells. Since plasma-activated water has demonstrated antioxidant effects in mouse and rat animal models and previous clinical trials have shown that drinking plasma-activated water does not have toxic reactions and does not significantly affect drug metabolism in the human body, this study aims to assess the safety and potential symptom improvement effects of long-term consumption of plasma-activated water in fibromyalgia patients.
An Ex-US Study to Assess Treatment Persistence With Risankizumab in Adult Participants With Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis (swelling and stiffness in the joints) that is frequently seen in trial participants who also have the skin condition psoriasis. It is caused by an overactive immune system where the body attacks healthy tissue by mistake. This study aims to describe the long term usage and effectiveness with risankizumab (RZB) relative to other advanced therapeutic options for the management of PsA in daily clinical practice. Risankizumab is an approved drug for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. The study will not be conducted in the United States, however it will be conducted in approximately 15 countries and include at least 900 and up to 1200 participants with a 2 to1 ratio of participant allocation between participants receiving risankizumab and participants receiving other advanced therapeutic agents. The therapy is prescribed in the usual manner in accordance with the terms of the local marketing authorization and professional and reimbursement guidelines with regards to dose, population, and indication. All study visits will occur during routine clinical practice and participants will be followed for 24 months. There is expected to be no additional burden for participants in this study.
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Yes, clinical trials are free for participants. The research sponsor covers all study-related costs. Many trials near Taipei, Taiwan also provide compensation for your time and travel expenses.
What research institutions are located in Taipei?
Taipei is home to several leading research institutions, including National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei Veterans General Hospital. These facilities run clinical trials across Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, and other therapeutic areas.
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