Kk Women's And Children's Hospital

This study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the arm can diagnose gestational diabetes as well as the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Pregnant women of Chinese or Indian ethnicity will wear the sensor for up to 10 days and also undergo the OGTT…

This trial tests whether listening to music before, during, and after surgery can lower anxiety, reduce pain, and cut down on painkiller use. About 410 healthy adults having day surgery, gynecologic surgery, or cesarean section will be involved. Participants in the music group wi…

This trial tests whether a benzydamine throat spray, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever, can reduce sore throat after surgery that uses a breathing tube. About 106 women undergoing gynecological surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the spray or usual care. The study will …

This trial tests whether a 10-week telemedicine exercise program can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and insulin resistance in Asian children aged 12-17 with low fitness levels. Participants will either join weekly online exercise sessions or follow standard activity advice. Re…

This study tests whether folinic acid, a form of vitamin B9, can improve autism symptoms in children aged 3 to 10. About 184 children will receive either folinic acid or a placebo for 12 weeks, then all can try the vitamin. The goal is to see if it reduces behavioral and communic…

This study follows 436 women undergoing hysterectomy for non-cancerous reasons to see if certain pre-surgery assessments can predict who will develop chronic pain lasting months after the operation. Researchers measure pain sensitivity using a pressure device on the shoulders, an…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app and support from healthcare professionals to help pregnant women exercise more. One hundred women in their first trimester will join and be followed until they give birth. The goal is to see if the program helps them meet phys…

This trial is developing and testing a system that uses ultrasound to automatically identify spinal landmarks, helping doctors find the right spot for spinal anesthesia. The study includes people who need spinal anesthesia for surgery, with a focus on obese patients, where tradit…

This study looks at whether listening to music before a medical procedure can influence heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of the heart's ability to adapt to stress, and whether it relates to anxiety and depression. About 120 adults scheduled for procedures at three hospital…

This study will enroll 40,000 children under 18 with suspected infections across Asia to develop and validate an early recognition tool for sepsis. Researchers will test the Phoenix Sepsis Score and create a new toolkit (SORT) to help doctors identify sepsis earlier. The goal is …

This study aims to understand how women recover after giving birth, focusing on both physical and emotional well-being. Researchers will follow women who had a straightforward vaginal delivery or a planned cesarean section, measuring their recovery using a questionnaire. The goal…

This study follows 404 children who spent time in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and their families, including healthy siblings. Researchers want to understand the long-term physical, thinking, and emotional challenges they may face. By tracking these outcomes, the goal…

This study will track 10,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) across Asia. The goal is to understand what factors lead to better or worse outcomes, and to develop AI tools that can predict how long a child might need ICU care or their risk of death. No n…

This study looks at male factors that influence a couple's chance of getting pregnant. Researchers will compare fertile and subfertile couples to create a fertility index that combines male and female factors to predict pregnancy. The goal is to better understand male reproductiv…