HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 692 clinical trials
POEM-F for Achalasia International Study
Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has emerged as the endoscopic treatment of choice for achalasia, offering comparable symptom relief with laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy. The main concern with POEM is the higher incidence of post-procedure gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurring in up to 50-60% of patients. In order to reduce the risk …
Utilizing Embodied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Development of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression in Virtual Reality (VR)
Depression is a prevalent mental disorder characterized by pervasive low mood, diminished interest or pleasure, and a range of cognitive and physical symptoms. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting approximately 280 million individuals of all ages. In spite of the …
The Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With End-stage Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) knee is one of the commonest chronic degenerative conditions. It causes disability in elderlies due to pain and stiffness. The prevalence of radiologic knee osteoarthritis increases in proportion to age, reaching an astounding 64.1% for patients who are over 60 years of age. In 2021, there were over …
Phase II Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of DR10624 Injection in MASLD and MetALD Subjects
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, Phase II clinical trial that consists of two parts. The primary objective of Part 1 is to assess the preliminary efficacy of DR10624 Injection in MASLD subjects at high risk of liver fibrosis. The secondary objectives are to assess the safety and …
Impact of Rapid Pathogen Detection in ICU Patients With Suspected Pneumonia on Antimicrobial Therapy
The goal of this intervention trial is to determine the feasibility, safety, and potential impact of rapid respiratory pathogen detection by FA Pneumonia Panel on antibiotic therapy in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients with suspected pneumonia. Participants will randomized to either have an urgent BioFire FA Pneumonia Panel assay performed …
Effects of Step Training in Older Adults with Mild Dementia
Step training has been shown to be effective at reducing the incidence of falls and improving related risk factors, including choice stepping, in healthy older adults. However, the effects of step training have not been investigated in OWMD. The primary objective of the proposed project will be to assess the …
Instant Message-delivered Early Psychological Intervention in Stroke Family Caregivers
Psychological distress including depression and anxiety is a major component of caregiver stress, and its negative impact on caregivers' health and well-being has been established in the literature. A recent meta-analysis reported the prevalence of depression and anxiety in stroke caregivers as 40.2% and 21.4% respectively. An evidence profile report …
A Computer-based Memory Strategy Training Program for Older Adults
A computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program based on daily tasks utilising the semantic encoding strategies called Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life) has been developed for Chinese people. The aim of the E-MinD Life is to delay functional deterioration associated with possible cognitive changes in healthy older adults, older adults …
Telephone-coached "Graphic Narrative" Bibliotherapy for Dementia Caregivers
This study aims to assess the efficacy of telephone-coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy in improving dementia caregiver depressive symptoms compared with the booklet group.
Telemonitoring to Optimize Medication Titration for Heart Failure: a Feasibility Study
Problem: Aggressive titration of guideline-directed medical therapy is the cornerstone of heart failure management to reduce heart failure related hospitalization and mortality. A major hurdle to uptitration of medical therapy is the safety concerns of these medications namely hypotension and bradycardia. Early and frequent clinic visits will be required to …
