Clinical trials: sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong
NPC
NEO-SPACE Trial: Pembrolizumab and Chemoradiation in Nasopharyngeal Cancer
This is an open label, single arm, non-randomized, multi-site, phase 2 clinical trial of neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in combination with gemcitabine-cisplatin for 2 cycles,followed by concurrent pembrolizumab-cisplain-radiation…
- Trial name
- NCT03734809
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong, Singapore
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
HIV, Metabolic Syndrome
Incidence of HANA Conditions in HIV-infected Individuals
With the availability of effective anti-retroviral therapy, HIV-infected individuals are expected not to die of AIDS and have longer life expectancy.
- Conditions
- HIV, Metabolic Syndrome, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT03483584
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Pembrolizumab in Advanced/Metastatic Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
To determine the Overall Response Rate (ORR), as defined as rate of complete response (CR) and partial response (PR) as per RECIST 1.1 in biological treatment-naïve patients with acral lentiginous melanoma treated with…
- Trial name
- NCT02875132
- Testing
- pembrolizumab
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Insomnia
Effectiveness of eCBT-I on Improving Mental Health in Chinese Youths With Insomnia
This study aims to conduct a randomized control trial to validate the treatment effect of e-based cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia (e-CBT-I) on insomnia disorder, and explore whether e-CBT-I could prevent depression and…
- Trial name
- NCT04069247
- Testing
- e-CBT-I, e-HE
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 708 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Emulsion Versus Suspension in Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using the new formulation (Lipiodol-cisplatin suspension) for TACE in the treatment of HCC as compared to the conventional formulation (Lipiodol-cisplatin emulsion).
- Trial name
- NCT03268499
- Testing
- Lipiodol-based transarterial chemoembolization
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fatty Liver, Nonalcoholic, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Identification of Fatty Liver With Advanced Fibrosis in Type 2 Diabetes Using Simple Fibrosis Scores and Electronic Reminder Messages
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently the most common chronic liver disease worldwide and is a major cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer in Western countries.
- Trial name
- NCT04241575
- Testing
- Simple fibrosis scores and electronic reminder messages
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1,061 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Physical Activity, Motivation
Effect of Sport Education in University Required PE on Students' Perceived Physical Literacy and Physical Activity Level
This project examines the effects of implementing sport education model in university required physical education lessons on perceived physical literacy and physical activity levels of the students.
- Trial name
- NCT03888885
- Testing
- Sport Education Model
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 410 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Early Risk Stratification in ED Chest Pain Patients
In the management of adult chest pain patients presenting to an Emergency Department (ED) with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS), we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the combined use of a modified Thrombolysis…
- Trial name
- NCT02364271
- Testing
- Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction score, routine blood test for hs-cTnT, HEART score
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 602 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A Comprehensive Care Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease with significant morbidity and incurs heavy utilization of healthcare resources.
- Trial name
- NCT01108835
- Testing
- Comprehensive care programme
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Pre-Diabetes
BTI320 (SUGARDOWN®) on Post-Prandial Hyperglycaemia in Subjects With Pre-Diabetes
This is a single-centre, 16-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-treatment arm pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BTI320 in the treatment of high risk subjects with pre-diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT02358668
- Testing
- BTI320
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome
Prevalence of OSAS in Chinese Elderly and Its CPAP Compliance
Objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) causing sleep fragmentation, daytime sleepiness, cognitive function impairment, and poor health status in addition to…
- Trial name
- NCT02085720
- Testing
- CPAP therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 819 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
OSA
Ambulatory Versus Conventional Approach Diagnosing OSA
Very few studies have examined different models of care involving initial ambulatory home-based diagnosis in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), identifying patients who benefit from continuous positive airway pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT01828216
- Testing
- Home sleep study, conventional polysomnography
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Directly Observed Therapy Short Course-Plus Versus DOTS for Retreatment of Relapsed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Guangzhou
This is a prospective, randomized, parallel, controlled study comparing the efficacy and outcomes in the retreatment of pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) in Guangzhou in a group using pretreatment susceptibility tests in selection of…
- Trial name
- NCT01618422
- Testing
- Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS) plus, Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effects of CPAP on Visceral Fat Thickness
We hypothesize that patients with untreated OSAS will have more visceral fat, fatty liver and increased carotid artery thickness whereas treatment with CPAP may reduce the mesenteric and liver fat, plasma lipids, carotid artery…
- Trial name
- NCT01828281
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Lifestyle Modification Program to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) characterized by repetitive episodes of cessation of breathing during sleep due to upper airway collapse.
- Trial name
- OSA (NCT01384760)
- Testing
- Lifestyle modification, Simple lifestyle advice
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Knee Injuries
Clinical Trial Comparing Three Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructive Procedures
The objective of this prospective study is to assess the clinical, functional and radiological outcomes of three different ACL reconstruction procedures: Bone Patella Bone graft, Single bundle hamstring graft and anatomical…
- Trial name
- NCT00418964
- Testing
- Single bundle hamstring, Double bundle hamstring, Bone patellar tendon bone
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Amputation
Herbal Preparation Used as Adjuvant Therapy on Diabetic Ulcers
Chronic foot ulcers occurring among diabetic patients are difficult to heal. The frequent elderly age with co-morbidities, vascular insufficiencies, peripheral neuropathies and super imposed infections, all contribute towards the…
- Trial name
- NCT00393510
- Testing
- TCM
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Herbal Treatment for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis(AR) is one of the most common allergic disorders throughout the world.The conventional therapies are effective in alleviating symptoms but the efficacy are limited and not persistent.
- Trial name
- NCT00456755
- Testing
- Shi-Bi-Lin
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong