Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 657 clinical trials
rTMS Treatment of Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy/ Hemiplegia Due to ABI - a RCT
This RCT aims to investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnatic stimulation (rTMS) in treating children with hemiplegoc cerebral palsy. The study will measure any improvement in spasticity after using contra-lesional inhibitory rTMS follow by intensive limb training. Participants will attend a 10-day rTMS treatment sessions, follow by intensive training …
Perioperative FLOT vs Adjuvant XELOX for CA Stomach
This is a single centre randomised controlled trial, comparing perioperative FLOT versus adjuvant XELOX for locally advanced gastric and esophagogastric junction cancers. Patients with operable clinical T3 or above and N1 or above gastric and esophagastric junction cancer would be recruited. Participants would be randomised to perioperative FLOT versus adjuvant …
Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke Assisted With a Hybrid Electrical Stimulation (ES)-Robot System
The purpose of this study is to investigate the combined training effectiveness of mechanical robot and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.
Artificial Intelligence vs. LIRADS in Diagnosing HCC on CT
Liver cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. It is the 3rd most common cause of cancer death in Hong Kong. The five-year survival rates of liver cancer differ greatly with disease staging, ranging from 91.5% in early-stage to 11% …
Spyglass DS Peroral Cholangioscope Guided LL or EHL Versus BML for Endoscopic Removal of Complicated Bile Duct Stones
This study aims to compare the overall rate of endoscopic clearance of complicated bile duct stones by Spyglass DS peroral cholangioscopy guided holmium:YAG laser/electrohydraulic lithotripsy versus conventional BML.
Optimal Exercise Frequency to Reduce Liver Fat in Centrally Obese Adults With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
This study aims to examine the comparative effectiveness of different exercise frequencies (once-a-week vs. thrice-a-week) for reducing liver fat in centrally obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with weekly exercise volumes aligned with the World Health Organization's physical activity recommendations.
Effects of Aerobic Exercise on the Cerebral Arterial System, Cognitive, and Motor Function in Post-stroke Patients.
Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide and in Hong Kong, 6.2% of all registered deaths in 2020 were due to cerebrovascular disease. Exercise training has the potential to improve the deconditioned hemodynamic, motor, and cognitive functions associated with stroke. Purpose: The proposed study seeks …
Effect of Prednisolone Treatment on Uterine Natural Killer Cells
This study aims to investigate the role of uNK cells and the association with prednisolone.
Enhancing Mother-Child Ties and Psychosocial Wellness Through Arts Among Children With Intellectual Disability and Their Mothers
The caregiving of children with intellectual disability (ID) is intensive and challenging. Caregivers, particularly mothers, are left in a vulnerable and stressful condition. Children with ID may experience difficulties in expressing emotions and may have behavioral or emotional problems. These difficulties impose extra challenges for the parents to understand and …
ACP-Family Programme for Palliative Care Patients and Their Family Member
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of a structured, family-supported, patient-centred advance care planning (ACP) in palliative care patients and their family members. The main question it aims to answer is: • the effectiveness of the ACP intervention on promoting end-of-life decision making and psychological …
