Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 595 clinical trials
The Application of Pressured Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) is a novel minimally invasive drug delivery system for patients with peritoneal metastases (PM). It has been considered as a safe and feasible palliative treatment alternative proven by previous phase I studies. Currently available evidence on feasibility, efficacy and tolerability in Asian populations is limited. …
The Effect of Combined Volitional and Reactive Step Training in Reducing Falls Risk in Older Fallers
To examine the immediate and sustained effect of a 4-week combined volitional and reactive step training on fall risks in community-dwelling older fallers.
Effects of CBT and BLT in Youth With Unipolar Depression and Evening Chronotype
The goal of this prospective randomised controlled trial is to examine the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy and bright light therapy in youths with unipolar depression and evening chronotype. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the efficacy of CBT-D and CBT-D plus bright light therapy in …
SGLT2i to Prevent of Liver Complications in Patients With CHB and Diabetes Mellitus
This is a five-year, double blinded, randomised trial of dapagliflozin versus placebo in patients with chronic hepatitis B and DM or IFG complicated with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD). 412 subjects will be recruited. Subject will be randomly assigned to receive dapagliflozin 10mg daily or dapagliflozin placebo one tablet …
Capacity Building Online Platform for Social and Service-related Workers
In the past few decades, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have rapidly developed as effective, and probably the most cost-effective tools to connect most aspects of family lives. Alongside the growth in popularity of ICTs and its role in promoting family well-being, there is also an increasing appreciation that ICTs …
A Prospective Pilot Study to Evaluate the Diagnostic Performance of a Wireless Sensor Capsule in Detection of UGIB
It is a single-center, prospective study, which will be conducted in a tertiary academic hospital (Prince of Wales Hospital). All subjects will undergo a paired examination of HemoPill® acute capsule and oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD).
rTMS Response Trajectories in Depression
Notwithstanding the cumulative evidence on the safety and efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression care, the non-response rate to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) amongst treatment-resistant depression has remained substantial despite the health care cost and time incurred. There remains a compelling clinical need to find valid biomarkers to inform …
Randomized Controlled Trial for Wheat Oral Immunotherapy
IgE-mediated wheat allergy is a growing allergy problem in children, and affected children can predict with immediate-type allergic reactions to the extent of anaphylactic shock. Current diagnostic methods based on crude wheat extract are inaccurate and unreliable. Besides, these children are managed by a passive "wait-and-see" approach that reflect the …
Peripheral Stimulation of Acupuncture Points for Low Back Pain
For decades, chronic low back pain has been one of the major health complaints in Hong Kong. Without proper management, low back pain is associated with functional disability and decreased quality of life. However, currently, there is still no "gold standard" treatment for cure of the problem.
MWA vs RFA for the Treatment of Moderate-sized Benign Thyroid Nodules (RCT Study)
Thyroid nodule is a common condition that affects up to 60% of the population. There is an estimated 10% lifetime probability of developing a thyroid nodule. Although most thyroid nodules are benign, up to 10-15% can enlarge to cause compressive symptoms including neck pressure and discomfort, dysphagia, dyspnea, and dysphonia. …
