Clinical trials: sponsored by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Older People
Explore the Effects of Virtual Reality Natural Environment of Older People
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual natural environment interventions on attention and mood among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan.
- Trial name
- NCT05803460
- Testing
- Experimental group: Actual nature group, Experimental group: Virtual nature group, Control group: Actual urban group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Chronic Neck Pain, Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation in People With Chronic Neck Pain
The goal of this observational study is to investigate heart rate variability in different positions and in response to isometric hand-grip test in people with non-specific chronic neck pain as compared with healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT06554704
- Testing
- Isometric hand grip test
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Effects of Parent-Child Reading on Preterm Infant Stability, Parental Anxiety, and Parent-Child Attachment
Impact of Picture Book Reading on Preterm Infant Stability, Parental Anxiety, and Parent-Child Attachment
This study investigates the effects of a parent-child picture book reading intervention on the cardiopulmonary stability of preterm infants, parental anxiety, and parent-child attachment.
- Trial name
- NCT06854549
- Testing
- Parental Reading Picture-book
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Insomnia, Anxiety
Evaluation of Physiological Effects Induced by Low Level Light Irradiation on the Acupoints of the Hand
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and LED-based low-level light therapy (LLLT) are effective in inducing relaxation and improving sleep quality and anxiety levels in individuals…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Anxiety, Acupuncture, Low-level Laser Therapy
- Trial name
- Acupuncture (NCT07190417)
- Testing
- LEDs and laser light
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Pediatric Intensive Care Units
Therapeutic Robots for Alleviating ICU Stress in Children
The purpose of this study is: (a) to examine the changes in anxiety, depression symptoms, and positive/negative emotions before and after the intervention, as well as before discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) in the…
- Trial name
- NYMCTU (NCT06854562)
- Testing
- Therapeutic Robot Intervention, Toy Seal Intervention, Standard Care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Older Adults
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.
- Trial name
- NCT06901700
- Testing
- Experimental Group, control group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorder, Functional
The Effects of fNIRS-based Neurofeedback Training on Balance and Gait in Parkinson's Disease
A cross-sectional study (part 1) aims to investigate the influence of fatigue on the MI ability in PD compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT05800470
- Testing
- fNIRS-based neurofeedback with motor imagery, Kinesthetic motor imagery, Motor training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Heart Failure
Effects of a Wed-based FRAIL-SM Program Among Patients With Heart Failure
This study aims to examine the effects of web-based FRAIL-SM (Family involvement, self-Regulation skills training, Autonomy, Information sharing and Linkage, Self-Management) on frailty, self-management behaviors and quality of…
- Trial name
- NCT07068308
- Testing
- web-based FRAIL-SM program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Breast Cancer, Weight Loss
Effectiveness of a Combined Diet and Mindfulness Program on Weight Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors
The study addresses the pressing issue of overweight and obesity among breast cancer patients, which exacerbates recurrence rates and mortality risks.
- Trial name
- NCT06427473
- Testing
- Dietary program, Exercise program, Mindfulness program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Frailty, Quality of Life
Family-based Frailty Self Management Model and the Effects of the FRAIL-SM Program Among Patients With Heart Failure
This randomized controlled trial study aims to develop a frailty self-management model for heart failure patients, and to examine the effect of family-based frailty self-management program (FRAIL-SM) including Family involvement…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Quality of Life, Self-management
- Trial name
- FRAIL-SM (NCT05765721)
- Testing
- FRAIL-SM Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation, Unilateral Knee Disarticulation
Real-time Motion Capture and Visual Feedback for Amputation Gait Training
People with transfemoral amputation face challenges such as gait asymmetry, instability, and increased energy consumption due to loss of the knee joint.
- Trial name
- NCT07049198
- Testing
- Real-time 2D motion capture and visual feedback system gait training, Conventional physical therapy group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Cervical Pain, Posterior, Swallowing Difficulties
Tongue Pressure in Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals With Chronic Cervical Pain
The goal of the cross-sectional study is to explore the impact of neck pain on tongue pressure in the middle-aged and elderly population and analyze the effects of different cranio-cervical positioning on tongue pressure…
- Conditions
- Cervical Pain, Posterior, Swallowing Difficulties, Swallowing Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07021586
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Parkinson's Disease
Turning Pattern of Different Body Segments During Turns and Turning Performance
This is a cross-sectional exploratory study. A total of 25 people with PD, 25 young healthy adults, and 25 middle to older adults will be recruited.
- Trial name
- NCT05929781
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Stroke
Cortical Activation During Walking in Stroke
After stroke, damage to one cerebral hemisphere disrupts the normal balance of activity between the two hemispheres. The affected hemisphere typically exhibits reduced excitability, whereas the unaffected side may demonstrate…
- Trial name
- NCT06840405
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Stroke
Backward Walking Observation Training in People With Stroke and Gait Quality in Stroke
Walking impairment is one of the most common and concerning issues for individuals with stroke. Previous studies have often used improvements in walking speed and distance as reference indicators for gait performance progress in…
- Trial name
- NCT06850662
- Testing
- Backward walking observation training, Non-motor observational backward walking training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Myopia, Preschool
Early Intervention for Premyopic Children
The purpose of this research project is to add evidence of pharmacological (0.01% atropine) and optical (Defocus Integrated Multiple Segments spectacle lenses) approaches for myopia prevention among premyopic preschoolers, which…
- Trial name
- NCT06200194
- Testing
- MiyoSmart Spectacles, 0.01% atropine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
Parkinson Disease
Cognitive-motor Training in Parkinson Disease
Literature reviews showed the cognitive-motor training that combines cognitive tasks may enhance cognitive functions more effectively than individual interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT06588439
- Testing
- Cognitive-motor training, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Posterior Shoulder Tightness, Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
The Immediate Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization on Posterior Shoulder Tightness in Overhead Athletes With Subacromial Pain Syndrome
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of soft tissue mobilization on shoulder mobility, pain, scapular kinematics and muscle activation and muscle Stiffness in symptomatic overhead athletes with posterior…
- Trial name
- NCT07005856
- Testing
- Soft tissue mobilization, Stretching, Hot pack
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Frailty, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Influence of Square-stepping Exercise on Brain Activation, Cognitive Function and Physical Performance in Frail Elders With MCI
This study is to elucidate the possible mechanisms of SSE by examining brain activation differences between SSE patterns and usual walking, as well as the relationship between brain activity and SSE performance, between cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT05173363
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Frailty, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Square-stepping Exercise on Frailty and Cognitive Function in Elderly With Frailty and MCI
This is a single-blinded, randomized controlled trail with pre- and post-measurements. The inclusion criteria are: (1) age between 65 to 90 years old, (2) the presence of at least one of the 5 physical characteristics defined by…
- Trial name
- NCT04463797
- Testing
- Square-stepping exercise, Stretching and strengthening
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University