HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 796 clinical trials
Predictors of Clinical Outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
The goal of this observational study is to identify factors in blood that are associated with response to deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in patients with Parkinson's disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: What factors in blood (proteins and RNA) are associated with good vs poor response …
CvC-SAD (Clinician vs Coach)Self-help Versions in a RCT
Background Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a common mental problem, where people experience severe and disabling anxiety about social situations and interactions. It is highly prevalent world-wide and in Hong Kong, causing significant suffering/distress. While evidence-based interventions exist, e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), there will be not enough trained therapists …
Quantitative Measurement of Plasma and Urine MTB Cell-free DNA Level
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of infectious disease worldwide. The diagnosis of TB typically relies on microbiological evidence of the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) or histological features of the host immune response to MTB in the infected organs. The diagnosis can be enhanced by performing molecular …
A Randomized Controlled Ecological Momentary Intervention to Improve Digital Self-Regulation and Well-Being
The primary objective of this study is to examine whether an ecological momentary intervention (EMI), combining behavioral self-monitoring (screen time screenshot uploads) and structured reflection, can enhance metacognitive awareness and metacognitive regulation in the context of recreational screen time among young adults. A secondary objective is to investigate whether improvements …
Robotic Gastrectomy With 5th Arm
This is a multicenter single arm clinical pilot study to investigate the safety and feasibility of a novel multiport Sentire Robotic Surgical System with Patient Side Single Arm (5th arm) in patients with gastric cancer undergoing robotic radical gastrectomy. 10 adult patients with newly diagnosed cancer of the stomach deemed …
A Pilot Study on an ACT-Based Program for Individuals With Special Needs and Their Caregivers
Parenting children with special health care needs can be stressful and weigh on the caregivers' mental health. For the individuals with special needs, the mismatch between their needs and the normative practice in the world around them can be frustrating and detrimental to their functioning. The demands and concerns to …
Downstaging Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma to Resectable Disease With Combined Immunotherapy and Stereotactic Beamed Radiotherapy: a Pilot Study
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the commonest cancers worldwide and ranks the third on the incidence of cancer-related death. There are more than 500000 new cases diagnosed annually worldwide. The incidence and prevalence of HCC are on rising trend with the majority of the disease burden is in Asia …
Study on Safety and Efficacy of Focused LED-Based Red-Light Therapy in Myopic Adults
This research project is a prospective, single-arm, open-label pilot study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of focused LED-based repeated low-level red-light (fLED-RLRL) therapy in myopic adults. The primary objective is to assess whether the therapy can increase choroidal thickness and improve choroidal blood flow. The secondary objective is …
An Implementation Science Approach to Evaluating Self-Administered Acupressure for Knee Osteoarthritis in Older-Aged Adults in the Community
This study aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a self-administered acupressure (SAA) program for knee osteoarthritis (OA) among older adults in Hong Kong community centers. Using a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) and mixed-methods approach, the research will assess the reach, adoption, implementation, maintenance, and effectiveness of …
Hong Kong Diabesity Register & 3-Year Trial on Integrated Care for Chinese With Diabesity
People with diabetes and obesity (diabesity) are difficult to treat with many unmet needs requiring personalized treatment regimens, intensive counselling and emotional support. Here, we propose to conduct a pragmatic trial including 2 parts: (1) establishment of a register for Hong Kong Chinese with diabesity and through this register, identify …
