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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Clinical Trials
Studies where The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the lead sponsor: what is enrolling now, by phase, condition and country.
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All 195Chronic Low-back Pain (cLBP), Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
Hybrid mHealth for Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether adding a WhatsApp-based AI chatbot to standard physiotherapy and psychological care can improve self-management and outcomes in adults aged 18-65 with chronic low back pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07902778
- Testing
- Face-to-face physiotherapy and psychological care (for hybrid arm), WhatsApp-based AI chatbot for self-management (for hybrid and WhatsApp-only arms), Face-to-face physiotherapy and psychological care (No Digital Support) (for control arm)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
ADHD or ADHD Traits
Development and Evaluation of a Digital Game Intervention Targeting Children Vulnerable to ADHD
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a self-administered digital game can improve attention, memory, and planning and reduce ADHD-like symptoms in children aged 6-12 in Hong Kong who have subclinical or vulnerable…
- Trial name
- NCT07900048
- Testing
- Digital Game Intervention, Tetris
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke, Neurogenic Overactive Bladder
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Neurogenic Overactive Bladder Symptoms Among People With Stroke
Neurogenic overactive bladder (nOAB) is a common and distressing sequela following stroke, significantly impairing quality of life and imposing a substantial financial burden.
- Trial name
- NCT07768137
- Testing
- Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Oculomotor-Pupillary AI Biomarkers in Parkinson's
The goal of this prospective observational study is to investigate whether oculomotor-pupillary abnormalities detected using a novel edge-AI eye-tracking device can serve as objective and quantitative biomarkers for the early…
- Trial name
- NCT07886450
- Testing
- Edge-AI Eye-Tracking Assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathy
Home-Based Exercise and Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Background: Studies highlight the potential benefits of home-based exercise for cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN); however, its effectiveness in alleviating CIN-related sensorimotor impairments and…
- Trial name
- CIN (NCT07877558)
- Testing
- Active non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), Home-based aerobic and resistance exercise program
- Where
- 3 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Stroke
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Cognitive Function and Upper Limb Motor Function in People With Chronic Stroke
Upper limb impairment is present in more than 85% of people with stroke, which greatly affect the quality of life, social participation, and performance of daily activities of people with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT05615610
- Testing
- tSCS, tVNS, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Chatbot-based Pain Management for People With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease that causes chronic pain, stiffness, impaired physical function, and associated psychosocial issues such as depression, insomnia, and loneliness.
- Trial name
- C-MPPM (NCT07843784)
- Testing
- The C-MPPM intervention, Online education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Upper Limb Mirror Therapy With Bilateral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Functions in Patients With Stroke
This study compare the effectiveness of 2 rehabilitation programmes that use (1) MT with Bilateral TENS (Bi-TENS), (2) sham-MT with Bi-TENS (Bi-TENS), respectively, in addition to conventional rehabilitation of standardized upper…
- Trial name
- NCT03631628
- Testing
- Bilateral Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (Bi-TENS), Mirror Therapy (MT), Conventional Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke, Cortical Excitability
Dual-task Training Combined With tDCS on Cognitive-motor Performance and Brain Activity in Stroke Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effects of tDCS combined with cognitive-motor training on dual-task interference during walking and foot pedaling, alongside corresponding alterations in brain activity assessed via fNIRS.
- Trial name
- dual-task tDCS (NCT06769672)
- Testing
- active tDCS with dual-task training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Advanced Cancer, Demoralization
A Feasibility Study of a Digitally-enabled Psychological Intervention for Demoralization in Advanced Cancer Patients
Advanced cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and in China. Cancer patients often face reduced independence and self-care abilities, which may lead to psychological disturbances such as helplessness, hopelessness, or…
- Conditions
- Advanced Cancer, Demoralization, Psychological Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT07872254
- Testing
- A digitally-enabled positive psychological intervention for demoralization in advanced cancer patients
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Completed, with results posted
All 20Virtual Reality, Social Interaction
Social Virtual-reality on Enhancing Social Interaction Skills in Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
The study targets children with diagnosed ADHD and aims to (1) develop a social virtual reality-based intervention, (2) investigate its effects on improving the social skills and executive functioning of inhibitions, emotional…
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality, Social Interaction, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05778526
- Testing
- Virtual reality, Traditional social skills training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Developmental Disability
Occupational Performance Coaching With Parents of Young Children With Developmental Disability
Participation in community activities allows children to meet friends, learns new skills, fosters independence, and paves the foundation for lifelong health.
- Trial name
- NCT04796909
- Testing
- Occupational Performance coaching, Parent consultation
- Where
- 3 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Topical Application of Low-concentration (0.01%) Atropine on the Human Eye With Fast and Slow Myopia Progression Rate
Our project is a 24-month longitudinal randomized controlled trial that aims to investigate the myopia development after topical application of 0.01% atropine in children with either fast or slow myopia progression classified…
- Trial name
- NCT03374306
- Testing
- Atropine (0.01%), Artificial tear
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Play Intervention for Dementia for Promoting Cognitive Function: A Feasibility Study
This study intends to use Play Intervention for Dementia (PID) to promote cognitive functions of people with early to moderate dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT02846415
- Testing
- Play Intervention for Dementia
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Muscle Property, Alignment and Joint Loading in People With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic painful musculoskeletal condition among older adults. It poses great challenge to the health care system due to its inability to be cured.
- Trial name
- NCT03628508
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University