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The goal of this pilot study is to test novel, adjunctive pharmacotherapy for patients with opioid use disorder (POUD) who may be at risk for overdose and other poor opioid use disorder (OUD) outcomes even after initiating buprenorphine. The investigator team proposes to test the…

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if taking natural products green tea and quercetin along with docetaxel chemotherapy improves the therapy of advanced prostate cancer, i.e., metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). It will also learn about the safety…

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the most prevalent cannabinoids in cannabis (marijuana) has been shown to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms in laboratory animals. In people without alcohol use disorder (AUD), CBD has been show to be effective in reducing anxiety, sleep problems, and s…

The goal of this study is to assess the safety and dose of UX016 and its impact on muscle strength in adults with GNE Myopathy (GNEM).

The SAVED LUNG study is a pilot Phase I trial evaluating safety and feasibility of observation versus standard-of-care surgery in operable Stage II-III (excluding N3) NSCLC patients (PD-L1 ≥50%) who achieve complete clinical response following neoadjuvant platinum-doublet chemoth…

The most commonly used illicit stimulant in people with HIV (PWH) is methamphetamine (MA). Prior studies demonstrate strong evidence that MA promotes increased HIV transcription as well as immune dysregulation. A challenge in achieving worldwide HIV eradication is targeting speci…

The aim of this study is to determine whether an intervention with frequent thermotherapy will be able to reduce the amount of colonizing bacteria in the bronchoalveolar lavage sample and eradicate the colonizing bacteria.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent vision loss, but current diagnostic pathways require multiple specialist visits and tests, leading to long waiting times and delayed diagnosis. This study aims to eva…

The goal of this single arm interventional, pre-post study is to learn about the feasibility and impact of group music therapy sessions for people living with dementia in two different community settings. This research will answer the following questions: 1. What is the impact …

The prevalence of diabetes in China is a significant concern. In 2019, 116.4 million adults were living with diabetes, a number expected to climb to 147.2 million by 2045. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) constitutes 95% of these cases . In Hong Kong, T2D affects an estimated 700,000 people…

Retinal and choroidal microcirculation is a relevant biomarker of systemic vascular health and lies at the heart of eye-heart interactions. Noninvasive retinal imaging, particularly OCT angiography (OCT-A), now makes it possible to examine retinal and choroidal microvascularizati…

This proposal will determine if a Disparities in Labor Outcomes dashboard can be used as an implementation strategy to increase compliance to an evidence-based set of interventions for labor induction in a two-site difference-in-differences study design.

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a toothpaste designed for adults aged 50 years and older with a standard toothpaste in orally healthy adults. The main question is whether the 50+ toothpaste reduces bad breath more than the standard toothpaste after 14 days of twice-…

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the ability of the SpectroCor Tissue Oxygenation Monitor and its accessory SpectroCor Sensor to observe and monitor changes in cardiac oxygen availability in pediatric patients during open-heart surgery. Patients of less tha…

We will test the HOPE intervention on changing behavior of people to exercise more (take more steps each day).

This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to assess fluid tolerance and fluid responsiveness in patients following cardiac surgery. Participants will be randomized to an ultrasound-guided assessment strategy or standard care.…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Asprosin is a recently identified adipokine involved in glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and syste…

Perianal fistula is an abnormal tunnel connecting the anal canal to the perianal skin, frequently causing chronic pain, discharge, and impaired quality of life. Traditional open fistulectomy is an established treatment with high healing rates, but it leaves an open wound that req…

This study will collect retrospective patient data of Actifit patients (medial and lateral, isolated cases as well as cases with concomitant procedures), including pre-op and any post-op imaging, for 120 retrospective Actifit patients, to account for drop-outs and patients refusi…

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of individualized nursing care interventions on self-efficacy, empowerment, and self-management behaviors in individuals diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes requires lifelong management, and standard care approaches ofte…