Clinical Research Directory

Feasibility of Wearables in Dementia Care in Rural Taiwan

Taiwan is becoming a super-aged society, and more older adults are living with Alzheimer's disease. Many people with Alzheimer's experience behavioral and psychological symptoms, such as agitation, sleep problems, or mood changes. These symptoms often lower their quality of life and increase stress for their family caregivers. This study will test two wearable devices in people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. One device, called Geneactiv, is a wristwatch that tracks daily activity and sleep. The other device, called Re-Timer, is a light therapy eyewear that may help improve sleep and mood. Researchers will look at how easy the devices are to use, whether participants are willing to wear them for several weeks, and whether the light therapy helps reduce sleep problems or caregiver stress. The study will also compare information from questionnaires with information collected by the devices. The results may help researchers design future studies using wearable tools to better support people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Wujia Yizhi Granules in the Treatment of Mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Dementia (Syndrome of Deficiency of Spleen and Kidney)

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 design aimed at further verifying the safety and efficacy of Wujia Yizhi granules for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia

Home-Based CR and tDCS to Enhance Cognition in Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Late Life Depression

The overall goals of this project are to assess the feasibility and impact of designing and implementing an at-home intervention aimed at preventing long-term cognitive decline and improving cognition in individuals currently at-risk for developing AD.

Electroacupuncture Treatment of Behavioral and Psycological Symptoms in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

This study aims to establish a prospective case registration research platform for electroacupuncture in treating behavioral and psychological symptoms in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, and to investigate the dose-effect relationship and cost-effectiveness of electroacupuncture for these symptoms.

Electroacupuncture for the Treatment of Agitated Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of agitation symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Meanwhile the study aims to explore the brain central mechanism of electroacupuncture in the treatment of agitation symptoms in patients with AD by using resting state functional magnetic resonance technology.