The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

This study aimed to find the best timing between two types of non-invasive brain stimulation to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It combined this stimulation with standard robot-assisted arm training. Researchers tested different waiting periods between the stim…

This study tested whether a new, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy called Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) can help reduce symptoms of major depression. Researchers enrolled 80 adults with depression and randomly assigned them to receive either the real TPS treatment or …

This study tested whether regular video call check-ups with healthcare providers could help people with diabetes better manage their condition. It involved 780 adults in Hong Kong who had diabetes and were already seeing a doctor regularly. Researchers measured things like averag…

This study tested whether phone counseling for new fathers could help mothers breastfeed their babies for longer. Researchers gave weekly phone support to both parents for a month after birth. They wanted to see if this support led to more exclusive breastfeeding, less depression…

This study tested whether a specially designed card game called 'Wai Ji Match Fun' could help adults with intellectual disabilities. Sixty-four participants played the game in small groups for one hour each week over eight weeks. Researchers wanted to see if the game was easy to …

This study tested whether a simple red light therapy could reduce eye strain and fatigue in people over 40 with presbyopia (age-related difficulty focusing up close). For one month, 66 participants used a device at home twice daily for three minutes. Researchers measured changes …

This small pilot study tested a life skills training program designed to help adults with autism become more independent. Thirty participants learned practical skills like personal care, home management, and community navigation. The goal was to see if the program was practical t…

This small pilot study explored whether using a voice-activated smart assistant (like Amazon Alexa or Google Home) could help improve mental well-being and reduce loneliness for people living with Parkinson's disease. For 8 weeks, half of the 48 participants received a device and…

This small, completed study tested whether two simple, self-administered techniques could help breast cancer survivors manage common long-term symptoms. Fifty-four women who had finished their main cancer treatments and were still experiencing moderate pain, fatigue, and sleep pr…

This small, completed study tested a 10-week program that combined strength training with brain exercises for frail older adults living at home with chronic pain. Researchers wanted to see if this 'dual-task' training was practical and acceptable, and if it could improve frailty,…

This small study tested whether an 8-week online group support program is practical and helpful for people living with a spinal cord injury. Twelve participants in Hong Kong attended weekly video meetings led by a trained nurse to learn coping skills. The main goal was to see if …

This study tested whether an 8-week online platform could help caregivers. The platform let them make digital paintings, connect with peers in small groups, and self-assess their mood. Researchers wanted to see if using it improved caregivers' willingness to seek professional hel…

This study tested whether watching virtual walking videos could help people with severe mobility impairments feel better. Researchers compared two groups: one that actively participated in 'digital strolling' by moving their arms while watching, and another that simply watched th…

This study tested whether a 9-week cultural arts program could help reduce feelings of depression and negative self-perceptions related to aging in older adults. Researchers compared 63 older adults who participated in the arts program to a group that received usual services. The…

This study tested whether an AI-powered voice chatbot could help women in Hong Kong track their migraine symptoms more easily and accurately than traditional paper diaries. 49 women with migraines used both the chatbot and a paper diary for one month each to record their symptoms…

This study aimed to see if a new, lower-cost prosthetic foot works as well as the standard models for people with a below-knee amputation. Six participants performed walking, balance, and jumping tests indoors and outdoors while wearing each type of foot. The goal was to compare …

This study tested two modern training methods to see which better prepares future healthcare professionals to work as a team. Researchers compared a one-week training course using immersive virtual reality against a one-week course using a mobile game. They measured how motivated…