The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

This study looks at whether taking dietary supplements can improve the health of the back part of the eye in children with nearsightedness (myopia). About 156 children aged 8 to 13 will be randomly assigned to receive either a supplement or a placebo (fake pill) for a period of t…

This study tests a new, non-invasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss. About 94 adults aged 50 and older with dry AMD will use a red-light device at home for 3 minutes twice daily, 5 days a month for 3 months. Researchers wil…

This study tests special spectacle lenses designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 13. Researchers will measure changes in the back of the eye and overall eyesight over one year. The goal is to see if these lenses can help control myopia …

This study tests a 6-week program for older adults (55+) who have both diabetes and mild memory or thinking problems. Participants attend weekly group sessions with their caregiver to learn better diabetes self-care. The goal is to see if the program improves blood sugar control …

This study tests two new 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 study lens or standard single vision lenses, with their eyesight and e…

This study looks at ways to make a diabetes prevention program work better in local health centres. Researchers will test tools like patient reminders and staff training to see if they help more people with prediabetes join and stay in the program. The goal is to improve health o…

This study tests a 12-week nurse-led program for childhood cancer survivors (ages 13-18) and their parents. The program includes face-to-face and video sessions to help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce emergency visits. About 68 families will take part, with h…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve how people with Parkinson's disease start walking and move around. Researchers will compare high-frequency and low-frequency stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment in 81 participants. The …

This study tests whether a social robot that chats and interacts at home can reduce depressive symptoms in family caregivers of people with dementia. About 148 caregivers with mild-to-moderate depression will use the robot for 6 weeks. The goal is to strengthen their inner resili…

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on acupoints or acupressure can reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in children with leukemia. About 132 children aged 8-17 will receive either one of these treatments or standard care for 8 weeks…

This study looks at whether a 6-week program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help fathers of children with special needs become more psychologically flexible and improve their mental health. Fifty fathers will be split into two groups: one gets ACT with virtual…

This study tests whether a four-session death education program can help family caregivers of advanced cancer patients feel less anxious, depressed, and more at peace. About 30 caregivers will take part in one-on-one sessions over four weeks. The main goal is to see if the progra…

This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with inflammatory knee osteoarthritis. Fifty participants will receive either active PEMF or a sham treatment twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests if using a heart rate monitor to personalize home exercise can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. 240 adults aged 45 and older will either follow a standard exercise program or one that adjusts intensity based on their dail…

This study is testing a new AI chatbot designed with help from patients to answer questions about sarcoma. About 78 people with soft tissue sarcoma will use the chatbot for one month to see if it helps them feel more informed and less stressed. The goal is to see if the chatbot i…

This study tests a tool called CSNAT-I to help caregivers of people with advanced cancer in Hong Kong. Sixty caregivers will be randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the tool reduces caregiver burden and distress, and if it is practical to…

This study tests whether combining gentle brain stimulation with visual exercises can improve vision and daily function in people with glaucoma who have lost some side vision. About 56 adults with open-angle glaucoma will receive both the active treatment and a placebo in random …

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) hypnosis can improve sleep in Chinese teens who have survived cancer. 186 participants aged 12-18 will be randomly assigned to VR hypnosis, standard sleep therapy (CBT-I), or VR relaxation. The goal is to see if VR hypnosis is a safe,…

This study tests whether a 6-week telephone-based therapy (acceptance and commitment therapy) can help young adults aged 18-35 who drink heavily to quit. 288 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the therapy, the other gets social support calls. The main goal is to…

This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on specific acupoints (TAES) can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in children aged 10-17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham TAES for 8 weeks. The goa…

This study will test a new, easy-to-follow sleep hygiene education program for adults with insomnia. Ten participants will learn simple habits and techniques to improve their sleep. The goal is to see if this program can reduce insomnia symptoms and improve daytime energy and moo…

This study aims to create a therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for fathers of children with special needs in Hong Kong. The program is designed to help these fathers cope with stress and improve their mental health by building psychological flexibility…

This study tests a smartphone app that sends short, positive psychology exercises to college students when they are feeling down. The goal is to see if these personalized prompts can improve happiness, life satisfaction, and reduce stress. About 354 healthy college students will …

This study tests an AI tool called EyeAgent that helps eye doctors make decisions. About 300 people visiting eye clinics will have their images and history analyzed by the AI. The goal is to see if the AI improves how accurately doctors diagnose and treat eye diseases compared to…

This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) combined with brainwave recording (EEG) to measure how the two sides of the brain talk to each other after a stroke. Researchers will test whether this method is reliable and can be used to guide future treatments. …