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
Impact of Rapid Pathogen Detection in ICU Patients With Suspected Pneumonia on Antimicrobial Therapy
The goal of this intervention trial is to determine the feasibility, safety, and potential impact of rapid respiratory pathogen detection by FA Pneumonia Panel on antibiotic therapy in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients with suspected pneumonia. Participants will randomized to either have an urgent BioFire FA Pneumonia Panel assay performed …
Effects of Step Training in Older Adults with Mild Dementia
Step training has been shown to be effective at reducing the incidence of falls and improving related risk factors, including choice stepping, in healthy older adults. However, the effects of step training have not been investigated in OWMD. The primary objective of the proposed project will be to assess the …
Instant Message-delivered Early Psychological Intervention in Stroke Family Caregivers
Psychological distress including depression and anxiety is a major component of caregiver stress, and its negative impact on caregivers' health and well-being has been established in the literature. A recent meta-analysis reported the prevalence of depression and anxiety in stroke caregivers as 40.2% and 21.4% respectively. An evidence profile report …
A Computer-based Memory Strategy Training Program for Older Adults
A computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program based on daily tasks utilising the semantic encoding strategies called Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life) has been developed for Chinese people. The aim of the E-MinD Life is to delay functional deterioration associated with possible cognitive changes in healthy older adults, older adults …
Telephone-coached "Graphic Narrative" Bibliotherapy for Dementia Caregivers
This study aims to assess the efficacy of telephone-coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy in improving dementia caregiver depressive symptoms compared with the booklet group.
Telemonitoring to Optimize Medication Titration for Heart Failure: a Feasibility Study
Problem: Aggressive titration of guideline-directed medical therapy is the cornerstone of heart failure management to reduce heart failure related hospitalization and mortality. A major hurdle to uptitration of medical therapy is the safety concerns of these medications namely hypotension and bradycardia. Early and frequent clinic visits will be required to …
Switching of Sildenafil to Riociguat in CTEPH Patients
This study was designed to investigate the safety and efficacy of replacing phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) with riociguat in patients with Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) who have undergone pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) and remains symptomatic despite treatments with PDE5i.
Priming Theta Burst Stimulation for Stroke: A Study of Intensity
Objectives: To compare the effects of low intensity priming intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) with those derived from conventional intensity priming iTBS, nonpriming iTBS, and sham stimulation in terms of improving hemiparetic upper limb motor functionality and modulating cortical excitation/inhibition in patients with stroke. Hypothesis to be tested: We hypothesize …
Collaborative Stepped-care Intervention for Adults With Subthreshold Depressive Symptoms in the Primary Care Setting
To ensure accessibility and availability of mental health services in the community and to reduce the burden associated with depression and related conditions, the study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative stepped-care intervention (cognitive behavioural therapy-based) for adults with subthreshold depressive symptoms at the district-based primary healthcare setting.
Empagliflozin on Residual Kidney Function in Incident Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Empagliflozin, a new class of diabetes medication, has demonstrated a reduction in renal function decline among patients with chronic kidney disease, regardless of their diabetes status. However, all previous studies excluded dialysis patients. Patients starting dialysis may still produce a certain amount of urine. Importantly, patients with better preserved residual …
