Hong Kong Metropolitan University

This study tests whether two low-calorie versions of the MIND-HK diet can improve blood sugar and heart health in adults with type 2 diabetes. 180 participants aged 40-70 will be split into three groups: one following a low-calorie diet, one a very low-calorie diet, and a control…

Researchers in Hong Kong are testing whether a short Nonviolent Communication programme can improve relationships between parents and their middle-school children. Sixty parents who report frequent conflict with their children take part. Half attend two workshops on observing wit…

Researchers in Hong Kong are testing a five-week group program called EmbraceMe that teaches self-compassion skills to transgender and gender-diverse adults. The pilot trial enrolls 70 participants who attend weekly two-hour sessions with guided exercises, group discussion, and h…

This pilot trial tests an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to help breast cancer survivors manage lingering symptoms like fatigue, pain, and insomnia after finishing treatment. Thirty-six women who have completed primary treatment within the past two years will be …

This study tests a 4-month personalized digital program (PASS) to help people with obstructive sleep apnea start and continue using positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Sixty overweight, inactive adults newly diagnosed with sleep apnea will be randomly assigned to either the P…

This pilot study tests whether a 12-week mindfulness program can reduce loneliness, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in Chinese adults aged 65–75 who feel lonely. Participants receive eight mindfulness lessons, texts, and phone calls, while a control group attends health …

This study will test if an AI chatbot can give helpful nutrition advice to pregnant women. About 100 women will either use the chatbot or get standard care. The goal is to see if the chatbot is easy to use and if it helps improve diet and knowledge about conditions like gestation…

This study tests a new web-based AI tool designed for older adults in Hong Kong. Users take photos of their Cantonese-style meals, and the AI identifies ingredients and scores how well the meal follows the cMIND diet, a brain-healthy eating pattern. The goal is to see if the tool…

This study tests a new training program to help nurses teach patients with COPD how to use their inhalers correctly. About 82 registered nurses in Hong Kong will attend a workshop with hands-on practice and follow-up videos. The goal is to see if this training improves nurses' sk…