Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Clinical Trials
A listing of Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 698 clinical trials
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.
Peer-led Personalized Support Program
Aim: To test the effectiveness of a peer-led personalized support program using instant messaging applications and a self- determination theory-based intervention to help young drug abusers quit drugs. Hypothesis to be tested: The investigators hypothesize that compared with those in the control group, the participants in the intervention group will …
Effect of Structured Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of Nordic walking and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on cardiopulmonary function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Mild-to-moderate knee OA patients are randomly allocated into Experimental group (Nordic walking plus routine management) or Control group (Routine management). While …
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 …
Adjunctive Sirolimus and Oseltamivir Versus Oseltamivir Alone for Treatment of Influenza
Seasonal influenza epidemics are important causes of mortality and morbidity. Cytokine dysregulation, with high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, occurs in patients with severe influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection, A(H5N1) infection, and A(H7N9) infection. We aim to investigate the effects of adjunctive sirolimus in adults hospitalized with influenza A or B infections …
Primary Anastomosis Versus Enterostomy in the Surgical Treatment of Necrotising Enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease that affects the intestine of premature infants and is the most common surgical emergency in newborns. It is estimated that up to 10% of premature babies can suffer from this condition. Despite aggressive medical treatment, surgical intervention is necessary in up half of …
Study of Positive Psychology and Effects on Well-being of Anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong
This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether positive psychology interventions via a hybrid approach will enhance well-being and resilience amongst anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is app-based positive psychology intervention effective in improving well-being of physicians? Is app-based positive psychology intervention feasible amongst …
5-year Follow up Study on the Comparative Performance of Two-piece Zirconia and Titanium Implants
A post-market, randomized-controlled, superiority clinical study to compare medium-term performance and safety of the Straumann PURE 2-piece Ceramic Implant with Straumann Bone Level Implant using a fully digital workflow.
