HK, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of HK, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 796 clinical trials
Clinical Validation of Portable Electronic Stethoscope for Detecting VHD
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate accuracy of portable electronic stethoscope and machine learning-based diagnostic algorithms for detecting the disease in people with valvular heart disease and healthy controls. The main question it aims to answer is: Is portable electronic stethoscope and machine learning-based diagnostic algorithms allow …
Identification of Therapeutic Targets in Metastatic Gastric Cancer
This is a pilot study aiming at identifying novel therapeutic molecular targets in patients with gastric cancer with lymph nodes or distant metastasis. All patients who are diagnosed with gastric cancer with metastases in the Prince of Wales Hospital will be screened for eligibility.
Supervised Endoscopic Tele-controlled Intelligent Lithotripsy
This is a phase I feasibility study to investigate the use of a novel intelligent robotic retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) platform. The TaloStone T1000 RIRS system can manipulate the flexible ureteroscope, with remote control of the instruments (laser fibre or basket) and ureteral access sheath movements. Beyond teleoperation, the TaloStone …
Effects of an Innovative TCM-based Tui Jing Therapy on Psychological and Neurophysiological Functions in Depression
Background: Mental disorders are recognized as a major cause of disability and disease burden across the lifespan. Gua Sha is believed to improve mental health and sleep quality significantly. Tui Jing is an innovative type of Gua Sha therapy that penetrates deep into the muscles and fascia rather than just …
Galvanize Aliya® EX Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) Treat and Resect Study
A prospective, single-arm, non-randomized, single-center, open-label, treat and resect study following patients through surgical resection. The study is designed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Aliya EX System for the ablation of pulmonary lesions using pulsed electric field (PEF) energy delivery. The study is intended for adult patients …
Effects of Smoking on Network Connectivity in Patients With Schizophrenia Symptoms in Scz Patients
The prevalence of smoking among people with schizophrenia (SCZ) is substantially higher at 54% to 90% (McClave et al., 2010). About half of all deaths amongst people with scz are attributed to smoking-related diseases and cancer involving the lung, the cardiovascular system, and the liver (Kely et al., 2011; WHO, …
BrainLive Connect: Volunteer Training Programme
The goal of this mixed method clinical trial is to evaluate whether BrainLive Coach training can enhance knowledge, skills, and wellbeing among young old volunteers. The main question it aims to answer are: • Do trained BrainLive Coaches demonstrate greater CST-related knowledge/skills, self-efficacy, and improved quality of life compared with …
A Study to Evaluate the Performance of a Wireless Optical Sensor Capsule in Detection of UGIB
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common and potentially lethal medical emergency, which requires hospitalization and healthcare resources. Despite the changing epidemiology and advancement of endoscopic therapy in the recent decade, the all-cause mortality of UGIB remains high (\>2%). An accurate risk stratification is necessary to triage patients into low- …
Effects of Nunchaku Exercise for Improving Frozen Shoulder
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if nunchaku exercise works to treat adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder in middle-aged or older adults. It will also learn about the adherence of this exercise intervention. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does practicing nunchaku exercises help reduce …
Efficacy of a Novel Myopia Defocus Spectacle Lens in School-Aged Children
This study aims to evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of a novel, proprietary spectacle lens. Forty myopic participants, aged 6 to 15 years, will be prescribed with the study spectacles for a period of six months. All subjects will be required to attend five scheduled visits. Change in subfoveal …
