Hong Kong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Hong Kong University, explained in plain language.
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Can hand gestures boost word retrieval in aphasia? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding hand gestures to standard speech therapy helps Cantonese speakers with aphasia find words more easily. 90 participants will first receive verbal-only therapy, then after a break, switch to therapy that combines gestures with speech. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hong Kong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into past ICU data to see if CO2 removal machine helps breathing failure patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of about 59 ICU patients who used a low-flow carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) machine for breathing failure. The goal is to describe how the device was used and what happened to patients, including survival and side effects. It does not tes…
Sponsor: Hong Kong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC