Community health research in northeastern Taiwan
Official title: A Cohort Study on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Northeastern Region of Taiwan
Run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT04839796 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to improve health and prevent diseases for people over 20 in northeastern Taiwan by offering health check-ups, questionnaires, and seminars about health awareness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Keelung) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 2013 |
| Main results expected | August 2043 |
| Study ends | August 2043 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT04839796 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals over 20 years old residing in Keelung city and New Taipei city who are willing to participate in healthcare outreach activities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 20 years old, those with impaired judgment, or individuals with HIV may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study focuses on disease prevention and health promotion in northeastern Taiwan, initiated in August 2013. It involves organizing healthcare outreach activities for participants over the age of 20 in Keelung city and New Taipei city, which include comprehensive health examinations, health-related questionnaires, and disease awareness seminars. Biological samples and medical data collected from participants are stored and shared with approved partnering trials, contributing to a multi-omics database and various healthcare initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance community health outcomes and disease prevention strategies in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on community health and disease prevention have shown success, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Residing in Keelung city and new Taipei city. 2. Mobile health and mental health 3. Participating in healthcare outreaches Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under 20 years old 2. Participant without judgment 3. Participant has HIV
Where it's running
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Community Medicine Research Center Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Keelung,Taiwan,204
Keelung, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yu Chiau Shyu, PHD — Community Medicine Research Center,Chang Gung Memorial Hospital,Keelung branch
- Study coordinator: Yu Chiau Shyu, PHD
- Email: yuchiaushyu@gmail.com
- Phone: 02-24329292
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.