The University Of Hong Kong

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to check gum health, combined with personalized cleaning advice from trained volunteers, can improve oral health for older adults. 88 participants in Hong Kong will have their gum health monitor…

This study is testing whether empagliflozin, a medication for diabetes, can prevent or slow the progression of liver scarring (fibrosis and cirrhosis) in people with chronic hepatitis B. The 106 participants are already taking standard antiviral drugs but still have significant l…

This study is testing whether custom-made, 3D-printed titanium plates lead to more accurate and efficient jaw reconstruction surgery than standard, manually-bent plates. It involves 92 patients who need surgery for jaw tumors or deformities. Researchers will compare surgical accu…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive treatment called histotripsy for people with liver tumors. The treatment uses focused, high-intensity sound waves to destroy tumor tissue without making any cuts. Researchers will enroll 60 patients to see how safe the treatment is and if…

This study is testing a 16-week program that uses a smartphone app, nurse home visits, and family support to help people with advanced heart failure manage their condition after leaving the hospital. It aims to improve patients' quality of life and self-care skills, with the goal…

This study is testing two ways to help older, low-income smokers in Hong Kong quit. It will see if receiving supportive text messages on a phone or getting cash payments for staying smoke-free makes a difference. The trial involves 1,200 participants and will check if they have q…

This study is testing a personalized care plan designed to help older adults with cancer better handle chemotherapy. The plan uses a questionnaire to identify individual health risks and then suggests specific support, like nutrition advice or physical therapy. Researchers want t…

This study is testing whether a 9-month community program called 'Amazing Start' can help young children in at-risk families develop better. It provides one-on-one coaching and support groups to parents facing challenges like low income or single parenthood. Researchers are compa…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that provides personalized, on-demand breastfeeding support can help new mothers in Hong Kong breastfeed their babies longer and more exclusively. The app sends helpful messages and allows mothers to ask questions in real-time, aimin…

This study compares two blood-thinning drugs, Dabigatran and Warfarin, to see which is safer and more effective at preventing strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who also have a narrowed heart valve called mitral stenosis. About 370 participants wi…

This study is testing if a new silver fluoride gel works as well as the standard liquid to stop cavities from getting worse in 3- to 4-year-old children. The gel is thicker and may stay on the tooth longer. Over 600 children will receive the treatment every six months for 30 mont…

This study is testing whether a smart chatbot on WhatsApp can help adults quit smoking. Researchers are comparing the chatbot's personalized support to standard quitting advice. Over 1,000 adult smokers in Hong Kong will use the chatbot for 12 weeks to see if it leads to more peo…

This study is testing whether smartphone apps and accessories can accurately detect atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heart rhythm. Researchers are enrolling 209 adults with and without AF to record their heart sounds, electrical activity, and blood flow using phone cameras,…

This large study is checking if special features seen on heart CT scans can help doctors better predict who is at highest risk for heart attacks, strokes, or heart-related death. It involves looking back at the scans of 22,000 adults who had chest pain. The goal is to see if this…

This study is testing if a new silver fluoride gel is as good as the standard fluoride varnish at preventing cavities in young children. About 1,500 healthy 3- to 4-year-olds will get either the gel or the varnish painted on their teeth every six months for two years. The goal is…

This study is testing whether a combination of brainwave feedback training and memory exercises can help improve thinking skills in children and teenagers who have survived brain tumors. Participants aged 6-18 will complete eight training sessions over four weeks, with half recei…

This small pilot study is testing whether daily text messages based on acceptance and commitment therapy can help reduce anxiety, depression, and other mood symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The 40 participants will receive automated supportive messages on …

This pilot study is testing whether a brief program combining mindfulness training and lifestyle counseling, delivered partly through mobile messages, is practical and acceptable for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. The goal is to help these car…

This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy designed to treat insomnia (CBT-I) can help teenagers who have both ADHD and trouble sleeping. 28 teens in Hong Kong were randomly assigned to either receive the sleep therapy or continue with their usual care. Researchers are …

This study is testing whether a two-week program combining gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation with immersive virtual reality meditation can help reduce anxiety. The program involves 12 short sessions over two weeks. Researchers will compare the effects on anxiety levels to a …

This study aims to understand what happens when patients with chronic hepatitis B stop their long-term antiviral medications. Researchers will monitor 54 patients who meet specific criteria to stop treatment, tracking their immune system and virus levels. The goal is to learn why…

This study aims to understand what happens right after a single, guided corrective exercise session for teens with scoliosis. Researchers will measure muscle activity and spine alignment in 40 participants before and immediately after the exercise. The goal is to gather informati…

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can help medical students and doctors more accurately determine the stage and risk level of thyroid cancer from patient notes. 70 participants will review cases, with half using the AI tool and half not, to s…