Prince Of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Clinical trials sponsored by Prince Of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, explained in plain language.
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Registry launched to track safer fix for failing heart valves
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is creating a registry to collect information on patients in the Asia-Pacific region who have a specific, less invasive procedure to fix failing artificial heart valves or repair rings. It aims to understand the safety and outcomes of this procedure, which is an altern…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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First-in-Human trial for new Stroke-Stopping heart plug
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis is the first human study of an upgraded heart device designed to prevent strokes in people with a common irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. The device is a small plug placed in a pouch of the heart where dangerous blood clots often form. Researchers will test th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Heart plug tested to shield dialysis patients from strokes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study is testing a small heart implant, called a left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), in patients who have both kidney failure requiring dialysis and atrial fibrillation (AF). The goal is to see if this device is a safe and effective way to prevent strokes and major…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Hong kong launches major heart shock registry to track Life-Saving pump outcomes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that aims to understand the real-world outcomes for heart attack patients who develop severe, life-threatening shock in Hong Kong. It will track and compare patients who receive mechanical heart pump support with those who do not, to see how these devices…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC