HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 692 clinical trials
Respiratory Virus Metagenomics After COVID-19
The study aims to characterize the distributive pattern of viruses in upper airway and its relationship with influenza seasons, symptomatology and exposure setting. A total of 500 adults residing in Hong Kong would be recruited, who would complete a questionnaire and return self-collected nasal and throat swabs for metagenomic analyses.
Real-life Assessment of Abilify Maintena + Rexult in Schizophrenia
MainRexult study aims to carefully evaluate a cohort of patients with schizophrenia and related disorder prescribed with the combination therapy with Abilify Maintena and Rexulti on its efficacy and tolerability in a real-life clinical setting.
Identifying Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a severe neurodegenerative disorder of the brain that is characterized by progressive loss of memory and cognitive decline. With the ageing population, AD is a major public health problem affecting nearly 35 million people worldwide with numbers projected to rise to 115.4 million by 2050. AD is …
Microbiology and Treatment Outcome of Acute Exacerbation of Bronchiectasis in Hong Kong
Bronchiectasis is a common disease worldwide with a high burden on healthcare resources. In Hong Kong (HK), local microbiological and clinical data regarding acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis (AEB) is lacking, in particular the frequency of pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) in AEB is yet to be elucidated. A better understanding of the …
To Assess the Management of Patients on Global Initiative of Asthma (GINA) Step 4 and 5 Treatment in Hong Kong
This study aims to prospectively assess the asthma control and management of asthma patients who are on step 4, 5 asthma of GINA in Hong Kong (on at least medium-dose ICS-LABA as controller therapy for asthma) and also observe their exacerbations over 2 years. In addition, this study will also …
Development of Spin-lock and FSE Acquisitions Based 3D Quantitative Biochemical Imaging for Osteoarthritis
In Hong Kong, joint diseases are common health problems as identified by the Elderly Health Service under the Department of Health. It accounts for most of the disability of the elderly in Hong Kong. In particular, osteoarthritis (OA) is on the rise and the prevalence of OA increases with age. …
Evaluation of Small Vessel Disease by 3D-rotational Angiography
This study is aimed to elucidate the factors affecting the remodeling process of arteriolosclerosis under current practice recommendations. Such knowledge may improve the understanding of cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) mechanism, define pharmacological therapy and suggest treatment target.
Proprioceptive Deficits in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Proprioceptive deficits in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive neurological deficits in somatosensory and motor function which affects the body balance and motor control. DCM usually presents with body incoordination, hand clumsiness and gait disturbance associated with proprioceptive dysfunction that hinders the physical performance and functions. In this study, …
Disease Burden and Cost Consequence of Falls Among Individuals With Parkinson's Disease in Hong Kong: A Prospective Cost-utility Analysis
Objective: Estimate the cost of disease and falls among people with Parkinson's disease living in Hong Kong. Design: Prospective cost-utility analysis (base year 2021) with one baseline and two follow-up assessments at 6 months and 12 months Participants: Community-dwelling participants with Parkinson's disease of both genders of any age. Intervention: …
Mucosal Inflammation in Children With OSA
Objectives: Variability of clinical phenotypes in childhood obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has prompted research for biomarkers to identify patients at risk of developing OSA-related complications. Upper airway inflammation is documented in children with OSA. Whether it is related to end-organ morbidities and systemic inflammation is under-explored. The primary objectives of …
