The University Of Hong Kong

This study tests whether a mobile health app can help people who have had a bleeding stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage) manage their high blood pressure. About 140 participants will use the app to track and control their blood pressure at home. The goal is to see if the app helps …

This study tests a device called PTeye™ that uses near-infrared light to help surgeons see and protect the parathyroid glands during total thyroid removal. About 210 adults in Hong Kong will be randomly assigned to either standard surgery or surgery with this light assistance. Th…

This study tests whether a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) can prevent brain bleeds from expanding in people with a type of stroke called intracerebral hemorrhage. The trial will enroll 70 adults who have a brain bleed larger than a certain size depending on its location. The g…

This study tests whether combining immunotherapy with targeted radiation can shrink liver tumors that cannot currently be removed by surgery. The goal is to make these tumors small enough for surgery, which could improve survival. The study will enroll 30 adults with inoperable h…

This study tests a personalized lifestyle program for Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar that raise heart disease risk. Participants will either receive the tailored program or brief advice, and researchers will…

This study tests a 14-week program called Pathway to Healthy Aging (Path-HA) for older adults (60+) who have at least two risk factors for faster aging, like poor physical function or loneliness. About 1000 participants will either join the program or receive no special care. The…

This study aims to create a quick, easy-to-use test (like a pregnancy test) that can detect toxic substances from certain Chinese herbs (aconite) in urine. Aconite poisoning can cause serious heart and nerve problems, but current lab tests take too long. The test will be tried on…

This study tests whether showing children a real-time ultrasound image of their tongue movements helps them learn to pronounce difficult sounds more accurately. Sixty children with speech sound disorders (who have trouble with certain tongue sounds) will be randomly assigned to r…

This study tests whether the drug vericiguat can improve blood flow in the small vessels of the heart and reduce chest pain. It involves 94 adults aged 40-75 who have stable chest pain but no major blockages in their heart arteries. Participants will receive either vericiguat or …

This study tests a program called BrainLive Connect, where trained volunteers lead fun brain exercises for people with mild to moderate dementia. The goal is to see if these sessions improve thinking skills and quality of life compared to usual care. 520 people with dementia and …

This study tests whether a specially designed game can help adults who have experienced major life stress feel better and become more resilient. About 50 participants will either play the game for 10 days or be placed on a waiting list. Researchers will measure changes in mood an…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS, followed by intensive arm training, can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) in children aged 7–18 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Twenty participants will receive either real or sham rTMS over 10 da…

This study looks at whether music therapy can improve mental health and social connections in university students who feel depressed, anxious, or stressed. Twenty students aged 18-40 with moderate symptoms will be randomly assigned to either 4 individual music therapy sessions or…

This study tests a 18-week sport stacking program for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. Participants practice stacking cups at home and join online group sessions to improve thinking, mood, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this fun activity helps bo…

This study tests a new program called Mindful-Breath for people with COPD. It combines mindfulness, breathing exercises, and lifestyle coaching through online group sessions and text messages. The goal is to see if it helps reduce stress and increase physical activity. Sixty adul…

This study compares a nurse-led mind-body program (like gentle movement and breathing) to a friendly chat program for reducing loneliness in older adults living in long-term care homes. About 120 residents aged 60 and older who can speak Cantonese will take part. The goal is to s…

This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help young adults (18-35) with mild depression feel better. Participants will receive either real tDCS or a sham (placebo) treatment for 10 sessions over 2 weeks. Researchers will track changes in mood…

This study explores whether experiencing awe—like witnessing a stunning sunset—can motivate adults to engage in preventive behaviors against infectious diseases, such as getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and social distancing. Researchers will survey 456 adults from Hong Kong, S…

This study looks at whether exercise, like walking and telehealth coaching, along with smoking cessation advice, can improve the walking ability and lung health of smokers who have early signs of lung trouble. Researchers will follow 90 adult smokers or ex-smokers for 12 months t…