HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 655 clinical trials
Precision Use of TXA in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Primary Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe and disabling disease. The hematoma will expand within the first few hours, which contributes to increasing brain injury and worsening neurological prognosis. Hence, one of ICH's main acute therapeutic strategies is to reduce hematoma expansion (HE) with hemostatic agents like tranexamic acid (TXA) …
Mindfulness-Oriented Respiratory Distress Symptom Intervention for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality, posing a critical public health challenge in both Hong Kong and global populations. Patients with lung cancer frequently experience a distressing symptom cluster characterized by breathlessness-driven respiratory distress, accompanied by persistent cough and fatigue, which collectively impose a substantial disease burden. …
ACU-TENS on Pain and Stress Reduction Before and During TUGOR
Objectives: To demonstrate the use of acupuncture-type transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (acu-TENS) during transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval (TUGOR) will reduce 50% of the intensity of pain experienced by women. Hypothesis to be tested: Does the use of acu-TENS reduce 50% of pain in TUGOR? Design and subjects: A prospective randomized …
Aromatherapy in Reducing PONV for Total Joint Replacement Patients
This study investigates the effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) among patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery, as these complications can lead to patient discomfort and prolonged recovery. It is designed as a randomized controlled trial involving 159 participants, who will be divided into three groups: …
HerResolve™ in Detecting the Presence of Endometriosis Among Symptomatic Women
Endometriosis (EMS) is a common gynecological disease that affects 176 million girls and women globally. EMS affects 5-10% of women and adolescents within the reproductive age range of 15-49 years, and for those facing infertility, this figure may climb up to 50%. EMS can start at the first menstrual period …
Using AI Systems to Optimize the Clinical Outcome of Stroke Patients
This project addresses the imminent challenge of providing adequate motor rehabilitation to a growing number of stroke survivors amidst the ageing population, decreasing age of stroke, and shortage of physical/occupational therapists in Hong Kong through AI and precision rehabilitation. To reduce the socioeconomic burden from the stroke survivors' loss of …
Musical Training to Enhance Resilience of Underprivileged School-aged Children
This is a multi-centre randomised controlled trial aims to examine the effects of a group-based gamified instrumental musical training in enhancing resilience (primary outcome), reducing psychological distress (depressive symptoms and anxiety), enhancing self-esteem, and improving HRQoL (secondary outcomes) among underprivileged school-aged children at risk of mental health problems (depression and …
Nurse-Led Telehealth vs In-Person Follow-Up After Total Knee Replacement
Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if nurse-led telehealth consultations can help detect complications and support recovery after total knee replacement surgery. The study will compare telehealth nursing consultations to traditional in-person nursing visits. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can nurse-led telehealth …
Dual Executive Function Training Package
Executive function (EF) refers to the cognitive processes that enable goal-directed regulation of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Two interrelated domains are commonly distinguished: "cool" EF, which involves abstract cognitive processes, and "hot" EF, which involves regulation in emotionally or motivationally charged contexts. Children with special educational needs (SENs) frequently show …
Blood Pressure Control With Thiazide Diuretics in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
To evaluate the blood pressure lowering effects of thiazide diuretics in patients on peritoneal dialysis
