Hong Kong Metropolitan University

This study is testing a new digital therapy program for people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The program uses a phone app with facial recognition to guide people through mouth and throat exercises for three months. Researchers want to see if these exercises…

This study is testing whether encouraging short, frequent activity breaks throughout the day is a practical way to improve health for older adults who sit a lot. Researchers will recruit 30 smartphone users aged 65+ who sit for 6+ hours daily and are overweight. They will measure…

This study is testing a chatbot program designed to improve mental well-being and reduce stress for parents and caregivers of children with autism. The program delivers positive psychology exercises through a conversational app. Researchers will enroll 130 caregivers to see if us…

This study is exploring whether writing Chinese poems can improve the mental well-being and happiness of volunteers who help people recovering from mental illness. Thirty adult volunteers in Hong Kong will attend two 3-hour poem writing sessions focused on themes like joy and gra…

This study is testing whether group classes teaching 'Nonviolent Communication' skills can help parents feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed. Researchers in Hong Kong will enroll 172 parents who report these symptoms and have children in primary school. One group will attend…

This study aims to see if a training program that uses digital tools is a good way to teach nursing and physiotherapy students how to provide care at home for older adults. About 50 students will visit roughly 100 older adults with mild health issues, assess their needs, and prov…