HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 796 clinical trials
Establishment of Hong Kong Diabesity Register
All participants of the Diabesity Register will receive structured assessment by nurses guided by the JADE portal at baseline including eye, feet, blood and urine examination with evaluation of BMI, blood pressure, HbA1c, lipid profile, renal and liver function tests, urine for albumin-creatinine ratio. All patients will return at 3-year …
Rapid Escalation of LipiD Lowering Therapy to Reduce RecUrrent Cardiovascular Event
Hyperlipidaemia especially elevation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is known to be the main contributor to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Lowering LDL-C have been shown to reduce the risk of ASCVD2,3. Both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) advocated aggressive LDL-C …
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Early in Hospital Initiation of Inclisiran Treatment in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
The purpose of this trial is to learn about the effects of inclisiran in people with serious heart conditions (acute coronary syndromes), when this treatment is started early after hospital admission. To do this, researchers will test the effects of inclisiran compared to placebo, when given with standard treatment.
Effectiveness of an Edge AI-based Augmented Reality System for Hand Hygiene Training: a Multi-centre, Mixed-methods Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
This multi-centre, mixed-methods cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an edge artificial intelligence (AI)-based augmented reality (AR) training and assessment system for improving hand hygiene knowledge and practice across healthcare and educational settings. Hand hygiene remains one of the most effective measures to prevent healthcare-associated …
Phase 2 Study of ADX-038 in Complement-Mediated Kidney Disease
This Phase 2 study is designed to assess the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of ADX-038 in adults with complement-mediated kidney diseases.
Prevent Non-communicable Diseases Through Screening and Educating Emergency Department Attendees to Adopt Healthy Lifestyles
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of a general health promotion intervention based on self-determination theory in proactively helping emergency department (ED) attendees to adopt healthy lifestyles. Hypothesis to be tested: A general health promotion intervention based on self-determination theory will be effective in helping people adopt healthy lifestyles. Design and …
The Dynamics of the Immune Responses to Repeat Influenza Vaccination Exposures (DRIVE III) Study
This study will provide novel insight into the effects of repeat influenza vaccination with Flublok and FluMist on the strength and breadth of immune responses to influenza, the mechanisms underlying heterogeneity in vaccine response and vaccine failure, and biological factors that could explain variation in influenza vaccine effectiveness.
Impact Assessment of the Jockey Club REACH & Map Program for Hard-to-reach Older Adults
The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of the Reach-and-Map project on increasing functional capacity to optimize the functional ability of the vulnerable group of "Hard-to-Reach" older adults through increase the compatibility between their intrinsic capacity and environment.
Aspirin Continuation or Interruption in Patients at Moderate Risk for Cardiovascular Events Undergoing Colonoscopy and/or Polypectomy
One in 4 adults between 50 and 80 reports taking regular aspirin. The prevalence of aspirin uses increases with age as well as co-morbid vascular diseases. Patients with cardiovascular diseases are at risk of developing colorectal neoplasms. In patients undergoing screening colonoscopy, interruption of aspirin is believed to be associated …
The Establishment of Hong Kong Diabetes Steatotic Liver Disease Register
Liver is an important organ in maintaining energy homeostasis. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common chronic liver disease locally and globally. MASLD and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are closely related with alarmingly high prevalence of MASLD in …
