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
The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Older Lonely Individuals
This randomized clinical trial aims to test the effects of 10 sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on social and emotional functions in lonely older adults. The main objectives include: Understand whether tDCS could successfully boost positive social processing and social motivation in older adults, paralleling its effect on …
Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Subsequent Auto-Transplantation for Female Cancer Patients
Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation will be provided to cancer patients to allow them to have their fertility preserved.
Anti-wandering System for People With Intellectual Disability
The study has 6 research questions regarding the use of the anti-wandering system in day activity centre cum hostel for persons with intellectual disabilities: Primary study questions: Can the anti-wandering system reduce the time in seconds to turn off the alarm made by the system (a proxy measure of the …
Application of 3D MR Neurogram for Intraparotid Facial Nerves Evaluation
Parotid neoplasm consists of a wide range of benign and malignant lesions, and parotidectomy has been the mainstay for management of these neoplasms. Within the parotid gland there are branches of the intra-parotid facial nerves, which are tiny in calibre and are prone to injury to injury during operation. It …
Self-administered Dual-task Training for Reducing Falls Among the Older Adults
Evidence supports that dual-task training reduces fall risk among older adults. However, the current framework for preventive care for fall prevention in Hong Kong does not include formal cognitive training, while little to no emphasis is placed on combining physical and cognitive training (dual tasking) to prevent falls. Secondly, the …
Validation Study of an Assistive Pulse Data Collection Device
Background: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) relies on pulse diagnosis, a subjective and complex method that is crucial for assessing patients' health status. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare delivery, highlighting the need for remote diagnostic tools. To address this, an Assistive Pulse Data Collection Device (APDC) has been developed to …
Effects of Home-based CIMT and Clinic-based CIM on Stroke
Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) is based on the theoretical basis that constraining the unaffected limb following injury of the brain such as stroke can help overcome learned non-use. It comprises of constraint of the unaffected limb, massed tasks practice with the affected limb and a behavioral contract known as …
CogniFit Computerized Cognitive Training in Primary School Students in Hong Kong
This study aims to address these gaps by conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of CogniFit training in children. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of CogniFit training on executive functions among primary school students in Hong Kong. Specific objectives include: To assess the …
PUL vs TURP in BPH Patients With Urinary Retention
The study will be a prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing prostatic urethral lift (PUL) versus transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) in benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patients with urinary retention. The primary objective of this study is to compare the catheter-free rates of PUL vs TURP. Secondary objectives include comparison of …
Home-based Psychoeducation for Older Adults With Frailty: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based telerehabilitation programme on improving subjective well-being among community-dwelling older people with frailty. The main question it aims to answer is Could home-based psychoeducation significantly enhance subjective well-being in older adults with frailty in the community? Participants will receive 12 …
