Hong Kong University
Clinical trials sponsored by Hong Kong University, explained in plain language.
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Can gestures help stroke survivors find words? new study tests two therapies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for word-finding difficulty in Cantonese-speaking people with aphasia after a stroke. One treatment uses only words, the other adds gestures. 90 participants will try both treatments in two phases, with a month break in between. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hong Kong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study reviews CO2 removal device in ICUs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of about 60 ICU patients who used a low-flow ECCO2R machine to help remove carbon dioxide from their blood when their lungs were failing. The goal is to describe how the therapy was used and what outcomes patients had, including side effec…
Sponsor: Hong Kong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:30 UTC