The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

This study tests two types of modified spectacle lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 13. Over one year, researchers will measure changes in the back of the eye (choroid), eye length, and prescription strength. The goal is to s…

This study tests two types of daily disposable contact lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 12. Over two years, 126 Hong Kong Chinese children will wear either a special lens or a standard single-vision lens, with their eyes me…

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with exercises that challenge both thinking and walking can improve how stroke survivors handle doing two things at once. Seventy-two participants who had a stroke at least six months ago will receive …

This study tests whether a 6-week self-management program, done with a caregiver's help, can improve diabetes control and thinking skills in adults aged 55+ who have both diabetes and mild cognitive impairment. About 309 participants will attend weekly group sessions and provide …

This trial tests whether a special walking program using blood flow restriction (BFR) cuffs can improve muscle strength and physical function in people who have had a stroke and also have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Participants will walk on a treadmill with cuffs on th…

This trial tests whether using a low-intensity 'priming' pulse of brain stimulation before a standard theta burst stimulation (TBS) session can improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four grou…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to low-intensity leg exercises can improve leg function in people who have had a stroke. Participants with chronic stroke will be randomly assigned to one of four g…

This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, applied to the cerebellum, can improve balance and visual-cognitive function in older adults with glaucoma. Participants will receive 15 sessions of either transcranial direct current or alternating current stim…

This study tests whether combining yoga with a mild electrical brain stimulation technique, called tDCS, can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active tDCS during yoga or a sham (inactive) version, and re…

This trial tests whether a wrist-hand rehabilitation robot that uses both brain and muscle signals can help people with chronic stroke recover better than one using muscle signals alone. Forty-eight participants will receive 20 training sessions with the robot, which provides ele…

This study tests whether playing action video games can improve reading in children with dyslexia by training their visual attention. About 76 Cantonese-speaking children with dyslexia will be randomly assigned to play either an action game or a non-action game for 12 hours. Rese…

This trial tests a new clothing-like robotic arm that detects muscle signals to help people who have had a stroke move their arm and hand. The device supports coordinated movements of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers during 20 one-hour training sessions. The study includes…

This trial tests a 12-week home-based eye training program for children and young adults aged 6 to 25 with intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye periodically turns outward. The training uses a computer or tablet game with 3D glasses to strengthen near vision control, …

This study tests if a special red-light device, used at home for 3 minutes twice a day, can safely improve eye health in adults with nearsightedness (myopia). Fourteen adults aged 18-50 will use the light for 28 days. The goal is to see if the therapy thickens a layer in the eye …

This study compares two approaches to control myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 9: low-dose atropine eye drops and special glasses called DIMS lenses. Over 24 months, researchers will measure changes in vision and eye structure to see which treatment works better for…

This trial tests whether a self-initiated balance training program can improve postural stability in older adults at increased risk of falling. Participants, aged 60 and older, will be randomly assigned to either the self-initiated perturbation-based training or conventional bala…

This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a recumbent stepper can improve muscle power in people who have had a stroke. 66 chronic stroke survivors aged 50-80 will be randomly assigned to HIIT, moderate-intensity continuous training, or stretching for 12…

This study tests whether teaching older adults to press specific points on their body (self-administered acupressure) can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain. About 368 Chinese adults aged 60+ with knee pain will learn the technique in two sessions and practice at home. Researchers w…

People with insomnia often feel pain more intensely and recover from muscle strain more slowly. This pilot trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive technique that alters brain activity, can reduce pain sensitivity and speed recovery …

This study tests whether a standardized, step-by-step protocol for giving blood thinner injections (low-molecular-weight heparin) can reduce bruising and pain in heart patients. About 180 patients in cardiac care units will be randomly assigned to receive injections either by the…

Researchers are testing whether a multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation programme improves quality of life more than low vision training alone for adults with visual impairment. The trial enrolls 1,000 Cantonese-speaking adults in Hong Kong aged 18 to 80 who have a clinical dia…

Many people who care for a family member with dementia struggle with sleep. This trial tests an 8-week program that combines a sleep self-help manual, cartoon videos, and weekly telephone coaching. Researchers randomly assign 120 caregivers to either the sleep program or an educa…

Researchers are testing whether transcranial direct current stimulation, a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp, combined with a cognitive behavioural programme can reduce fatigue in people who have had a stroke. The trial enrolls 75 adults who had a stroke at least six…

Researchers are testing whether a 12-week program that combines movement representation techniques with sensorimotor training can reduce shoulder pain in adults aged 50 and older who have had rotator cuff related shoulder pain for more than three months. The program uses action o…

Researchers are testing whether an interdisciplinary case management approach built on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) improves rehabilitation for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The trial enrolls 120 adults fro…

Researchers are testing whether Tai Chi training or acupuncture can reduce migraine attacks in Hong Kong Chinese women with episodic migraine. The trial assigns 132 participants to either 24 weeks of Tai Chi or a course of acupuncture. The team tracks migraine frequency and days,…

This study tests whether an AI-supported sleep program can improve sleep quality in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Participants receive six weekly group sessions and daily use of an AI sleep companion, while a control group receives usual care. The trial …

This trial tests whether one 20-minute electroacupuncture session can immediately reduce stiffness in the upper neck muscles of adults with chronic neck pain. Half of the 66 participants will receive real electroacupuncture with mild electrical pulses, while the other half will g…

This trial tests whether a six-week online group program, combining cognitive behavioural therapy with family support, can help people with schizophrenia and their caregivers. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, expressed emotion, and caregiver mood. The study includes …

This pilot trial tests whether a six-week behavioral program focused on morning activation can improve mood and daily functioning in adults who have had a stroke and struggle with depressive symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to either the morning activation program or …

This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called rTMS, given just before walking-and-thinking training, can improve mobility and mental sharpness in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 184 participants will receive either real or fake rTMS before 12…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that combines daily mood and activity surveys with artificial intelligence can help people recovering from a stroke manage depression, thinking difficulties, and daily functioning. Participants use the app for a period, answer brief surve…

This study tests whether a week of morning bright light therapy improves sleep, alertness, mood, and thinking in healthy university students. Participants use a 10,000-lux light box for 30 minutes each morning for one week, and their results are compared to a week with usual ligh…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve social communication and reduce repetitive behaviors in adolescents with autism. Researchers will use machine learning to analyze brain activity (EEG) and clinical data to predict who will…

This trial tests a wearable robot called ENMS-BSF that combines soft muscles, electrical stimulation, and balance feedback to correct foot drop and foot inversion after a stroke. Sixty people who had a stroke at least six months ago and have mild-to-moderate walking problems will…

This study is testing whether combining two types of electrical stimulation with a robotic arm trainer can help people who had a stroke at least six months ago improve their arm movement. 65 participants will receive 20 sessions over 4-7 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach…

This study tests whether a nurse-led mobile app can help parents of children with complex medical needs who rely on ventilators. Researchers will enroll 52 parents to use the app and track their confidence in managing symptoms, as well as how well the program works in practice. T…

This study tests whether 3 months of aerobic and resistance training can improve physical reserve—the body's ability to handle stress—in 224 frail older adults living in the community. Researchers want to see if this exercise program helps preserve both physical mobility and cogn…

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (called iTBS and cTBS) with aerobic exercise can improve thinking, walking, and daily function in older adults who are frail and have mild memory issues. Researchers will compare this combo to exercise alone …

This study tests if creating a short digital story about their cancer journey can reduce depressive symptoms and improve self-esteem and quality of life in Hong Kong Chinese teens who have finished cancer treatment. About 248 survivors aged 13-18 will either join four 2.5-hour wo…

This study tests a 12-week home-based tai chi program for people with chronic heart failure and their caregivers. Participants learn tai chi through videos and online coaching, aiming to improve heart function and reduce caregiver burden. The trial enrolls 256 sedentary adults wi…

This study compares digital mirror therapy using augmented reality to conventional mirror therapy for improving arm function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 44 participants will receive 10 sessions over 21 days. The goal is to see if the digital version leads to…

This study tests whether Tui Jing therapy, a deeper form of Gua Sha from traditional Chinese medicine, can help ease depression symptoms. Researchers will compare real therapy to a sham ultrasound in 64 adults with depression. They will measure mood, sleep, heart rate, and brain …

This study tests whether a type of talking therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people with schizophrenia quit smoking and reduce their psychotic symptoms. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to see if the therapy changes how the brain responds to c…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation to the ear (vagus nerve) combined with arm nerve stimulation can improve arm function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 120 participants aged 55-75 will receive either real or sham stimulation. The goal is t…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with computer-based cognitive training, can improve executive function (like planning and focus) in children with autism spectrum disorder. 90 children aged 8-12 will be randomly assigned to…

This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reduce fatigue in people who have had a stroke. Sixty chronic stroke survivors with fatigue will be randomly assigned to HIIT, moderate exercise, or stretching for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the progra…

This study tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS in 150 teens with autism. The goal is to see if it can improve social skills, thinking, and behavior, and whether extra 'booster' sessions help the effects last longer. Participants will receive multiple sessions o…

This study tests whether a special light (810 nm) can reduce knee pain and swelling in people with chronic knee pain and synovitis. About 80 adults aged 40-80 will receive either real light therapy or a sham treatment twice a week for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain, ul…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve thinking and social skills in 90 adolescents with autism. Participants will receive multiple sessions of tDCS, and some will get booster sessions to see if benefits last longer. The goal i…

This study tests whether combining acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exercise can reduce pain and improve daily life for older adults with chronic low-back pain. About 100 people aged 60 and older will take part. The goal is to see if this mind-body approach works bett…

This pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with cognitive training, can improve thinking speed and focus in people with persistent post-concussion syndrome. Forty adults who had a mild concussion 1-6 years ago will receive 10 s…

This study tests whether a personalized exercise program, designed using motion sensors to identify specific walking problems, can improve gait in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Fifty-two participants will do 12 supervised sessions over six weeks. The goal is to…

This study tests a 9-month wellness program called Green Oasis for people living in a transitional housing estate in Hong Kong. The program includes physical exercises, gardening, and using a website, along with health talks. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, h…

This pilot study tests whether combining group art therapy with exercise can help older adults (60+) who have had low back pain for at least three months. The study will enroll 30 participants to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and to gather early signs of whether …

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are investigating how insomnia affects pain sensitivity and the soreness that follows exercise. The study compares healthy adults with insomnia to those without, measuring their responses to heat, pressure, and pinprick stimuli.…

This observational study looks at whether adults' sleep quality, sleep timing, and natural chronotype (morning vs. evening preference) are linked to how they share resources with others. Participants fill out sleep questionnaires, keep a 7-day sleep diary, and play a brief comput…

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are studying whether acute muscle pain from exercise changes sleep differently in people with insomnia compared to healthy sleepers. The study enrolls 80 adults aged 18 to 60, split into two groups: those with clinical insomnia …

This observational study aims to understand why individuals perceive colours and visual rivalry differently. Researchers will test 128 adults using computer-based tasks to measure colour perception and binocular rivalry (when each eye sees a different image). They will also explo…

This study aims to measure how the two sides of the brain communicate after a stroke using a safe, non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) combined with EEG and EMG. Researchers will test a new way to temporarily adjust these brain signals in 20 stro…

This study investigates whether the match between a person's chronotype (morning or evening preference) and the time of day influences how they perceive time. Healthy adults who are clear morning or evening types complete perception and cognition tasks both early in the morning a…

This study tests whether a simple daily routine—uploading a screenshot of your screen time and answering a few reflection questions—can help young adults become more aware of their recreational device use and improve their stress and life satisfaction. Researchers will enroll 240…

This study follows 173 children aged 8 to 17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are receiving a chemotherapy drug called vincristine. Researchers will measure nerve damage at several points during treatment and look for factors like symptoms, nutrition, sleep, and activity tha…

This early-stage study tests whether an AI-powered robot can help people with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers become more physically active. The program includes personalized activity suggestions and tracks movement with a fitness tracker. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether an AI-powered augmented reality system can improve hand hygiene training better than standard videos and feedback. About 1000 participants, including healthcare workers and students, will be randomly assigned to either the AI system or standard training. …

This study tests a new program called Resilient Student Training (ReST) to help university students with tough childhood experiences become more resilient and feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. About 100 students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University will either join the …

This study tests whether a special balance training, where older adults walk on a treadmill that suddenly tilts or shifts, can improve brain structure and stability. 88 community-dwelling adults aged 60+ will be randomly assigned to either this training or regular walking. Resear…

This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve cognitive functions like reaction time, memory, and multitasking in 90 adolescents with autism (ages 12–22). Each participant will receive three types of stimulation (including a s…

This study tests whether a mobile health program using WhatsApp video calls can help homebound older adults manage their own care better. 130 participants aged 60+ will receive six coaching sessions over three months from a nurse. The goal is to see if this person-centered approa…