The University Of Hong Kong

This study tests whether a nurse and allergist working together can safely and effectively remove incorrect penicillin allergy labels from patients' records. About 440 adults with a documented penicillin allergy will be evaluated using this team approach or the standard allergist…

This study tests a health chat program designed to help adults with two or more cardiometabolic diseases (like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or stroke) improve their lifestyle habits. About 240 participants will use a WeChat-based program for lifestyle planning an…

This study tests a new type of counseling designed to prevent young adults (ages 18-25) from starting to smoke again after they have quit. Researchers will work with 100 recent ex-smokers in Hong Kong to see if the program is practical and helps them stay tobacco-free. The goal i…

This study tests whether adding 3% diquafosol eye drops to standard treatment helps people with moderate-to-severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), a serious eye allergy. About 94 participants aged 6 and older will receive either diquafosol plus cyclosporine or cyclosporine alo…

This study tests a smartphone app that listens to heart sounds to detect congenital heart disease. About 220 people aged 6 and older will have their heart sounds recorded during a regular hospital visit. Researchers will check how well the app can tell apart normal heart sounds f…

This study tests whether reading specially designed comics can teach primary school students about the dangers of tobacco and discourage them from smoking. About 1,000 students in Hong Kong will either read comics or information sheets. Researchers will then compare their knowled…

This study tests a brief mindfulness-based lifestyle program for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Many caregivers are physically inactive, raising their risk for heart disease and shortening life. The program uses mobile messag…

This study tests a program called ChatACP that sends daily messages and uses a chatbot to help family members of nursing home residents prepare for advance care planning. About 60 family members will use the program for 10 days and then share their experiences through surveys and…

This study will see if a urine test for HPV is acceptable and effective for cervical cancer screening in community settings. About 8,600 women aged 26-65 will provide a urine sample at home or a clinic. If the test finds high-risk HPV, a follow-up DNA methylation test will be com…