Prince Of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Clinical trials sponsored by Prince Of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Shock waves for stiff heart valves: new balloon tested in First-in-Human trial Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- One procedure, two goals: Pulsed-Field ablation plus LAA occlusion tested for AF Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Jugular vein approach tested for replacing leaky heart valve without open surgery Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can a bone drug also build muscle? trial tests denosumab for sarcopenia Results expected Apr 2027 (estimated)
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Gene therapy aims to cure Transfusion-Dependent thalassemia in a single shot
Cure Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a one-time gene therapy called HGI-001 in people with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia, a severe blood disorder that requires regular blood transfusions. The therapy takes the patient's own blood stem cells, modifies them outside the body to produce he…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device could cut stroke risk in kidney patients on dialysis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using the Watchman Flx PRO device in 40 dialysis patients with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if it safely reduces stroke and major bleeding compared to standard care. Participants will be f…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bone drug rebuild muscle? trial tests denosumab for sarcopenia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether denosumab, a drug usually used for bone loss, can improve muscle strength and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenia after a hip fracture. The trial enrolls 130 people aged 65 and older who have low muscle mass and weakness. Participants r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler numbing shot for eyelid surgery? trial tests four tweaks to lidocaine.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether warming lidocaine or adding sodium bicarbonate, hyaluronidase, or tranexamic acid can make the numbing injection less painful and reduce bleeding during upper eyelid surgery. About 80 adults having bilateral blepharoplasty will receive different mixtures …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hong kong launches study to track heart shock survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track 320 people in Hong Kong who have a heart attack complicated by cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart can't pump enough blood. Researchers will collect data on standard treatments, including the use of a heart pump called Impella, to…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC