HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 691 clinical trials
Using Radiation-free Ultrasound for Screening Scoliosis Among Female School Children in Hong Kong to Reduce Unnecessary X-ray Exposure
In the scoliosis screening program of the Student Health Service (SHS), Department of Health (DH), in Hong Kong, more than 50% of screened school children prescribed with x-ray examination basing on the screening protocol did not have Cobb angle greater than the referral threshold of 20°; ie they did not …
Vigorous- Versus Moderate-intensity Exercise to Reduce Liver Fat in Adults With Obesity and NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) arising from obesity has become a global health concern. Although exercise is a cornerstone approach for managing NAFLD, detailed exercise prescription guidelines are unavailable. According to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, 1 minute of vigorous-intensity physical activity can achieve equivalent health benefits to 2 minutes …
Can TElemedicine System Replace Doctor Consultations to Achieve Non-inferior Blood Pressure in Patients With Controlled Hypertension
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether patients assigned to the telemedicine (HealthCap) group demonstrate non-inferior blood pressure (BP) control compared to patients in the usual care group at 12 months. The main question it aims to answer is: Do participants in telemedicine group have non-inferior daytime …
Romosozumab Versus Denosumab in GIOP: a 2-year Extension Study
The investigators conducted an open-label randomized controlled trial (RCT) in chronic glucocorticoid (GC) users with moderate/high risk of fracture to compare the efficacy and tolerability of romosozumab (ROMO) for 12 months followed by denosumab (DEN) for 12 more months vs DEN for 24 months throughout. Superiority of ROMO/DEN to DEN/DEN …
Dual-task Training to Prevent Cognitive Decline in Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Pragmatic RCT
Objectives This study aims to explore the feasibility and acceptance of group-based dual-task training for prevention of cognitive decline in a pragmatic setting for community-dwelling older adults. The primary objective is to assess recruitment rate, attendance rate, retention rate and satisfaction rate of participants. Study design and participants: This is …
Intermittent Theta-burst Stimulation for Mild Cognitive Impairment
The objectives of this study are to: Evaluating the Impact of iTBS on Cognitive and Physical Functions: The investigators will investigate the efficacy of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), focusing on its effects on dual-task walking abilities, balance abilities, and cognitive function. Comparing …
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Caregivers of Frail Older Chinese Adults
This is study to investigate the effects of a brief mindfulness-based program for frail older adults caregivers.
Cumulative and Booster Effects of Multisession Prefrontal TDCS in ASD Adolescents
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by disturbances in communication, poor social skills, and aberrant behavior. To date, ASD has no known cure, and the disorder remains a highly disabling condition. Recently, transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, has shown great promise as a …
The Effect of Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation on Brain Characteristics, Pain Intensity, and Cognitive Functions in Older People with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the effects of accelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) on pain relief and cognitive function in older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain. It will also utilize magnetic resonance imaging to illustrate the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the role of iTBS in improving …
Intravenous Methadone for Sternotomy Pain Control in Cardiac Surgery
Background Postoperative pain is significant in cardiac surgical patients. Perioperative analgesia with intermittent administration of opioids can result in significant fluctuations in serum opioid concentrations. Methadone should provide a rapid onset and long-term pain relief upon a single intravenous dose at induction of anaesthesia, and may reduce chronic postsurgical pain …
