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
Evaluation Study for the Chef Anchor 3.0 Program
Objectives (Primary)To estimate the potential effects of the cooking program on the people with MCI/dementia and their informal caregivers; To investigate if the potential effects can be maintained after the completion of the program. Study design and participants: A convenience sample of 68 pair older adults with MCI/dementia and their …
A Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) to Improve Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients
Lung cancers patients often experience multiple symptoms (e.g. fatigue, dyspnea, distress, depression, sleep disturbance). The current study attempts to explore the efficacy of the Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) in improving quality of life of patients using self-management support programme with mobile devices.
Anisotropic Textile Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
One of the most common types of 3-dimensional spinal deformities with unknown etiology in youths is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The spinal curvature increases as puberty progresses. Generally, rigid orthotic bracewear is prescribed as non-invasive treatment for moderate AIS if treatment begins early and the orthosis is worn with compliance. …
Study Comparing Hemiarch Replacement and Hemiarch Plus Stent Implantation in Acute Aortic Dissection
Acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection (ATAD) is one of the most lethal surgical emergencies. The conventional operative strategy is hemiarch replacement under cardiopulmonary bypass support to replace the diseased segment of the ascending aorta. However, in patients with dissection involving the whole aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta, the …
Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults
To explore the sustainability of the acute effect of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on executive function in young adults.
Efficacy of Mindfulness-based Training for Teachers and Young Children for Social Emotional and Ethical Development (SEED)
The objectives of the present study are to (1) evaluate the effectiveness of implementing teachers' training on mindfulness and developing their competency in delivering the Social, Emotional, and Ethical Development (SEED) curriculum to preschool children and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the SEED curriculum at kindergartens in improving children's well-being …
Efficacy and Safety of Add-on Timolol for EGFR-TKI and ALK-TKI Induced Paronychia
To assess the clinical efficacy of add-on topical timolol 0.5% eye drops to betamethasone valerate 0.1% for the treatment of EGFR-TKI and ALK-TKI induced paronychia.
Using Radiation-free Ultrasound for Screening Scoliosis Among Female School Children in Hong Kong to Reduce Unnecessary X-ray Exposure
In the scoliosis screening program of the Student Health Service (SHS), Department of Health (DH), in Hong Kong, more than 50% of screened school children prescribed with x-ray examination basing on the screening protocol did not have Cobb angle greater than the referral threshold of 20°; ie they did not …
Vigorous- Versus Moderate-intensity Exercise to Reduce Liver Fat in Adults With Obesity and NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) arising from obesity has become a global health concern. Although exercise is a cornerstone approach for managing NAFLD, detailed exercise prescription guidelines are unavailable. According to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, 1 minute of vigorous-intensity physical activity can achieve equivalent health benefits to 2 minutes …
Can TElemedicine System Replace Doctor Consultations to Achieve Non-inferior Blood Pressure in Patients With Controlled Hypertension
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether patients assigned to the telemedicine (HealthCap) group demonstrate non-inferior blood pressure (BP) control compared to patients in the usual care group at 12 months. The main question it aims to answer is: Do participants in telemedicine group have non-inferior daytime …
