The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

This study is testing whether a mobile health app, combined with check-ins from a nurse, can help older adults better manage their diabetes day-to-day. Researchers will compare this approach to usual care for 184 participants. The main goals are to see if it improves blood sugar …

This study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve thinking skills like memory and reaction time in teens and young adults with autism. Researchers will also use brain wave recordings (EEG) to understand how the stimulation work…

This study is testing a new brain stimulation system designed to help people recover arm and hand movement after a stroke. The system uses a special cap to read brain activity in real time and then delivers precisely timed magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain. Researchers will …

This study is testing whether combining two types of gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the effects of the combined stimulation to standard rehabilitation exercises alone. The goa…

This small pilot study is testing whether a special red light device, used at home, can help control nearsightedness in adults. Fourteen participants will use the light twice daily for a month while researchers check if it safely improves blood flow and thickness in the back of t…

This study aims to compare two common treatments for slowing nearsightedness (myopia) in children: low-dose atropine eye drops and special 'DIMS' spectacle lenses. Researchers will follow 80 children aged 7-9 for two years to see which treatment works better for kids with differe…

This study is testing whether follow-up care for stroke survivors can be done effectively through video calls with specialized nurses instead of requiring in-person clinic visits. Researchers will enroll 196 recent stroke patients who are going home and have a smartphone. They wi…

This study aims to find a better way to diagnose and manage dry eye disease by analyzing the proteins in a person's tears. Researchers will test a special device that uses gentle electrical stimulation on the eyelids to see if it improves dry eye symptoms. They will track 75 part…

This is a small pilot study to see if older adults find it easy and helpful to use an AI chatbot on their smartphones for health advice. Researchers want to know if the chatbot is user-friendly and if it might encourage participants to eat more fruits and vegetables and be more p…

This study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help improve thinking skills and social difficulties in teenagers with autism. Researchers want to see if multiple sessions, including follow-up 'booster' sessions, can make the benefit…

This study is testing a new computer program designed to help older adults manage memory changes. The program teaches strategies to remember things needed for everyday tasks, like shopping or managing medications. Researchers want to see if using this program is helpful and pract…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation, called tDCS, can help improve thinking skills in children with autism when combined with daily cognitive training exercises. 90 children with autism, aged 8 to 12, will receive either real or pretend …

This study is testing whether a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and regular aerobic exercise can improve thinking skills and physical mobility in older adults who are experiencing mild cognitive frailty. Researchers will compare different types of stimulation to see…

This study is testing whether a traditional Chinese massage therapy called Tui Jing can help reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers will compare the real therapy against a fake, placebo treatment in 64 adults with depression. They will measure changes in mood, sleep quality, …

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help reduce core symptoms of autism in teenagers. Researchers will give 150 adolescents with autism a series of gentle electrical stimulation sessions to see if it improves their social skills, thinking …

This study is testing a new way to design exercise programs for people who have had a stroke. Researchers use body sensors to analyze a person's walking pattern and then create a personalized set of exercises aimed at improving their specific difficulties. Participants will do su…

This study is testing if a new digital version of mirror therapy works better than the standard method to help people regain arm function after a stroke. It will involve 44 adults who had a stroke more than 6 months ago, comparing their recovery, muscle activity, and experiences …

This study is testing a wellness program called 'Green Oasis' to see if it improves quality of life and happiness for people living in a transitional housing community. About 50 residents will take part in activities like light exercise, gardening, and health talks. Researchers w…

This small pilot study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can improve thinking skills like memory and focus in people who have had concussion symptoms for 1-6 years. Researchers will use brain scans to see how the stimulation affects brain activ…

This study is testing a home-based Tai Chi program for people with stable heart failure and their primary caregivers. The goal is to see if this gentle exercise can improve patients' physical function and heart health while also reducing the stress and burden on the people who ca…

This study is testing a program that combines mindfulness therapy with exercise to help older adults better manage chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces pain and improves daily function and quality of life more than standard back care education. …

This study is testing whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and practice doing two things at once—like walking while remembering a list—can help people recover after a stroke. Researchers want to see if this training reduces the common struggle of doing mental …

This study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can boost the benefits of a special training program for people who have had a stroke. The training involves practicing walking while doing mental tasks, like counting or remembering a list. Researcher…

This study is testing whether a special near-infrared light treatment can reduce pain and swelling in people with chronic knee pain caused by inflammation. Researchers will compare the real light therapy to a fake treatment in 80 adults over five weeks. The goal is to see if this…

This study is testing whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reduce the severe fatigue many people experience after a stroke. Researchers will compare HIIT against moderate exercise and stretching in 60 chronic stroke survivors over 12 weeks. The goal is to see which…

This small pilot study is testing whether a program combining group art therapy with exercise is a practical and helpful way for older adults to manage chronic low back pain. Researchers will work with 30 participants to see if people can stick with the program and if it might he…

This study is testing whether a 12-week activity program guided by an AI robot can help people with dementia and their family caregivers become more physically active. The program provides personalized activities and is compared to standard community care. Researchers will measur…

This study is testing whether adding mindfulness techniques to existing breathing exercises can better help lung cancer patients manage their most common and distressing symptoms: breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. Researchers will enroll 50 patients in Hong Kong to try a 6-week…

This study is testing a new resilience training program designed with students to see if it's practical and helpful. It will involve 100 university students in Hong Kong who have faced past adversity and are currently experiencing mental distress. Participants will be randomly as…

This study is testing if a specific type of exercise called high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help people who have had a stroke. It will compare HIIT to standard moderate exercise and simple stretching over 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if HIIT is better at improvin…

This study is testing if using a standard, step-by-step method for giving blood thinner injections can reduce bruising and pain at the injection site for patients with heart disease. It involves 180 patients in Hong Kong who need these injections twice daily. Nurses will be train…

This study tests whether regular video calls with nurses can help homebound older adults better manage their daily lives and feel less isolated. Participants will receive six bi-weekly WhatsApp video sessions over three months, focusing on personalized support versus standard car…

This study is testing whether a simple, self-administered acupressure program can help manage knee arthritis pain in older adults. Researchers are working with 368 seniors in Hong Kong community centers to see if learning and practicing acupressure at home reduces pain and improv…

This is a research study to understand how a brief, non-invasive brain stimulation technique might temporarily change activity in the brain's frontal area. Researchers will test 32 healthy adults to see if these brain changes are linked to how people experience stress and cope wi…

This study aims to understand how a specific type of therapy affects the brain in people with schizophrenia who smoke. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to see if group therapy can change brain activity related to tobacco cravings and psychiatric symptoms. The study involve…

This study aims to understand how a specific type of treadmill training affects the brain and balance in older adults. Researchers will compare a training program that includes unexpected slips and trips to regular walking. They will use brain scans and balance tests to see if th…

This study aims to find out if showing pictures or sending messages about what others do can encourage older adults to seek mental health help. It will compare these approaches to traditional mental health education. Researchers will enroll 540 adults aged 60+ and track their int…

This study aims to understand how nerve damage develops in children receiving chemotherapy for leukemia. Researchers will follow 173 children aged 8-17 over several months to track their symptoms and identify what factors might predict worse nerve problems. The goal is to gather …

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help detect early signs of postpartum depression by tracking mood changes in pregnant women. Researchers will follow 120 women for 6 months, asking them to report their mood, sleep, and activity several times daily through the ap…

This study is testing a new high-tech training tool to see if it improves how people wash their hands. It compares an AI-powered augmented reality system, which gives personalized feedback, to standard training videos and a hand scanner. The goal is to see which method better tea…

This study aims to use brain scans and artificial intelligence to predict which teenagers with autism will respond best to a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called tDCS. Researchers will collect brain wave data and behavioral information from 90 participants before treat…