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
The Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Registry
The human intestinal microbiota is composed of complex community of 1013 to 1014 commensal microorganisms[1]. Human intestine provides a nutrient-rich habitat for intestinal microorganism which allows a diverse ecosystem to enhance their host's immune system and facilitate digestive activities. Numerous researches are investigating the role of gut microbiota in human …
Predicting Adverse Outcomes Using Machine Learning of COPD Patients in Hong Kong
This study aims to develop predictive models for patients with a diagnosis of COPD at discharge of an index admission on these outcomes using machine learning: Primary outcome: Early admission Secondary outcomes: Frequent readmission Composite outcome (Early + Frequent readmissions) Mortality Longstayers
Donor CHIP and Allogeneic HSCT Outcome
Current data on the impact of donor CHIP on long-term recipient outcome remain largely speculative. Data on the impact of donor CHIP including on allograft function, immunologic dysfunction, graft versus host disease (GVHD), disease relapse and survival across various donor populations are scarce. This is a retrospective-prospective cohort study designed …
Ischemic Strokes While on NOAC - How Compliance Matters
This study is aimed to depict the epidemiological trend, aetiologies, clinical characteristics, treatment options of IS-NOAC in face of the rapidly increasing NOAC usage. Knowledge on this ischaemic stroke entity will define clinical characteristics, identify preventable causes and inform resource allocation on the evaluation modalities, reperfusion strategies and forecast future …
Archival of Human Biological Samples in CU-Med Biobank
CU-Med Biobank collaborates with different researchers for collecting and distributing human biospecimens and clinical data for assisting scientific research.
Evaluation of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence Using a Urinary Kit
This is an epidemiology study for the prevalence and serotypes of pneumococcus pneumoniae in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). The serotypes of the pneumococcus pneumoniae will be determined by a urinary antigen assay. This is a single center, non-interventional observatory study.
Prospective Evaluation of Patients With Pleural Effusion
Having a pleural effusion is a common reason for being hospitalized, as it usually requires in-patient care for invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Specific subtypes of pleural effusion may warrant recurrent admissions, a longer hospital stay and consume more healthcare resources. Despite the recent advancement of pleural medicine, better research …
The Long-term Spill-over Impact of COVID-19 on Health and Healthcare of People With Non-communicable Diseases
Objectives and aim: To evaluate the long-term spill-over (indirect) effect of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on health outcomes and healthcare utilization among people with non-communicable diseases and without COVID-19. Design: A population-based cohort study using electronic health records of the Hospital Authority (HA) clinical management system, economic modeling, and serial cross-sectional …
Product Performance Report: Evaluate Long-term Reliability & Performance of Medtronic Marketed Cardiac Therapy Products
The main purpose of the Product Performance Report (formerly referred to as System Longevity Study) is to evaluate long-term performance of Medtronic market-released cardiac rhythm products by analyzing product survival probabilities.
The Hong Kong Diabetes Biobank
Asia is in the midst of an epidemic of diabetes. Epidemiological figures suggest that there are more than 110 million people affected by diabetes in China, with a significant proportion of young adults already affected. With increasingly young age of onset, the financial implications due to productivity loss and health …
