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
Alternative Carer Respite: A Study on Its Effectiveness and Potential Mechanism
The primary objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of alternative carer respite in meeting the unique needs of older adults without children or with limited contact with their children in Hong Kong. Caregivers are assessed before and after the intervention, and three months after the end of …
Effect of JAK Inhibitor on Erosion Healing in RA
Objective To investigate the effect of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibition by baricitinib on erosion healing in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with active disease using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computer tomography(HR-pQCT). Hypothesis JAK inhibitor can lead to healing of existing erosion in RA patients with active disease. Design and subjects This is …
Effect of an Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Adult Drinkers
To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an internet-based DBT-ST for reducing alcohol consumption and improving psychological distress/emotional regulation in adult drinkers To explore the participants' experiences and perceptions of the proposed intervention
Implementing a Nurse-led Advance Care Planning (ACP) Intervention in Residential Care Homes
The goal of this cluster randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of a nurse-led advance care planning (ACP) intervention on improving ACP discussion uptake in residential care homes (RCHs). The main question it aims to answer is: The effectiveness of nurse-led advance care planning (ACP) interventions implemented on …
Comparative Functional Vision Outcomes: DAILIES TOTAL1 Toric vs. Spherical Lenses in Asian Astigmatic Patients
The goal of this comparative clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of DAILIES TOTAL1 Toric Contact Lenses compared to Spherical Equivalent Contact Lenses in improving the functional vision of astigmatic patients, with a particular focus on Asian individuals who frequently use digital devices. The main questions it aims to …
Study of AU409 Capsule in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Who Failed Standard Treatment
This study is a Phase I, dose-escalation study of AU409 in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients who failed standard treatment. A '3+3' dose-escalation design will be utilized to gradually increase the dose of AU409, aiming to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary antitumor efficacy of multi-dose AU409 in patients with …
Trancranial Pulse Stimulation on Anterior Insula Cortex and Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex
Transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) is a newly developed non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) technique from Austria & Germany with highly promising applicability in neuropsychiatric disorders. Clinical trials have shown a beneficial effect of TPS in patients with Alzheimer's disease and depression. Although TPS has the capability to noninvasively target deeper brain …
Surveillance of the Genetic Signature in Circulating Tumor DNA for Guiding Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Urothelial Carcinoma: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Urothelial carcinomas are one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. Postoperative patients carry a poor prognosis with an estimated five-year disease-specific survival rate of 50%. To improve overall survival and reduce the recurrent risk, chemotherapy is recommended as a standard of care. However, currently in Hong Kong, neoadjuvant (preoperational) …
A Single-blind RCT to Investigate the Effect of a Novel Herbal Patch for the Treatment of PF
Disorders and injuries of tendons and ligaments are some of the most diagnosed musculoskeletal (MS) disorders clinically. Nearly half of the 33 million MS disorders reported in the United States each year are tendon and ligament injuries. Although most of such injuries are non-fatal, they are severely debilitating, resulting in …
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Active Controls in Improving Psychological Functions of Parents and Children With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Systematic reviews revealed that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for parents had medium-to-large effect sizes in improving parental depression/anxiety (d > 0.50), dysfunctional parenting styles (ds = 0.61-0.77), and small-to-large effect sizes in improving children's behavioral and emotional problems (ds = 0.25-0.84) in children/teenagers with various chronic diseases. A recent …
