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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New heart plug aims to cut stroke risk without blood thinners
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new version of a device called LAmbre II, which is placed inside the heart to close off a small pouch (the left atrial appendage) where blood clots can form in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to prevent strokes without needing lifelong blood-thinni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New hope for dialysis patients: heart procedure may cut stroke risk without blood thinners
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in 40 dialysis patients with atrial fibrillation to prevent strokes. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective, allowing patients to avoid long-term blood thinners that raise bleeding risks. Participa…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New registry tracks safer heart valve fixes for asian patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study gathers information from 15 patients in the Asia-Pacific region who have had or will have a less invasive procedure to replace a failing heart valve (mitral or tricuspid) without open surgery. The goal is to see how well these procedures work and how safe they are, esp…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 16:54 UTC
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Hong kong launches registry to improve survival in heart attack shock
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that will collect information from about 320 people in Hong Kong who have had a severe heart attack complicated by cardiogenic shock, a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood. The goal is to track outcomes for patients who receive a mechanical…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:36 UTC