Clinical trials: sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Depressive Symptoms, Depressive Disorder
Self-administered Acupressure for Depression
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of self-administered acupressure intervention for alleviating depressive symptoms among people with depression.
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Depressive Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- SAAFD (NCT05631184)
- Testing
- Self-administered acupressure group, Mental health education group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Depressive, Symptoms Depressive Disorder, Depression
TCM Health Preservation for Depression
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health preservation for depression on depressive symptoms reduction and other health-related outcomes among Hong Kong…
- Trial name
- TCMHPFD (NCT05799586)
- Testing
- Traditional Chinese Medicine health preservation group, Waitlist control group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
Evaluation of the Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Inflammatory Knee Osteoarthritis
This study will assess the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in patients with inflammatory knee osteoarthritis confirmed by MRI-detected effusion-synovitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07443462
- Testing
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
An Implementation Science Approach to Evaluating Self-Administered Acupressure for Knee Osteoarthritis in Older-Aged Adults in the Community
This study aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a self-administered acupressure (SAA) program for knee osteoarthritis (OA) among older adults in Hong Kong community centers.
- Trial name
- NCT07329023
- Testing
- Experimental Group: Self-Administered Acupressure (SAA), Control Group: General Health Education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 368 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke Assisted With a Hybrid Electrical Stimulation (ES)-Robot System
The purpose of this study is to investigate the combined training effectiveness of mechanical robot and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02117089
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation; Rehabilitation Robot
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
A Neurofeedback Interface in Poststroke Neuromodulation Using TMS-fNIRS
Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disease, and the primary characteristic of post-stroke brains is pathological changes in cerebral hemodynamics.
- Trial name
- NCT07088107
- Testing
- fNIRS-triggered TMS
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Powering Up Stroke Rehabilitation Through HIIT
Objectives: To investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on musculoskeletal fitness in chronic stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT06554665
- Testing
- High-intensity Interval Training, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training, Stretching
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CVD - Cardiovascular Disease, Bruise
The Effect of Standardizing Procedures for SC Injections of LMWH on Patients With CVD
Improper subcutaneous administration of LMWH may cause complications at the injection site. Standardized protocol for subcutaneous LMWH injections in patient with cardiovascular diseases is warranted to ensure consistent best…
- Conditions
- CVD - Cardiovascular Disease, Bruise, Pain
- Trial name
- LMWH (NCT06776159)
- Testing
- Active Control, Standardized injection protocol
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insomnia, Healthy Adult
The Effect of Different rTMS Interventions on Acute Experimental Muscular Pain in Individuals Comorbid With Insomnia
Insomnia exacerbates pain sensitivity and impairs physiological recovery from acute musculoskeletal pain. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as a promising non-invasive neuromodulation intervention to…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Healthy Adult, Exercise Induced Muscle Damage, Pain Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT07827677
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on L M1, Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on R DLPFC
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Visual Impairments, Low Vision Digital Assistance
Effectiveness of a Multi-disciplinary Vision Rehabilitation Programme in Improving the Overall Quality of Life of Visually Impaired Adults
This trial compares multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation and vision rehabilitation services to determine which service works better at improving overall quality of life for adults with visual impairment.
- Conditions
- Visual Impairments, Low Vision Digital Assistance, Adults
- Trial name
- NCT07827040
- Testing
- Multidisciplinary vision rehabilitaion, Vision rehabilitation incorporating low vision training only
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Choroidal Response to the Modified Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Spectacle Lenses
The goal of this study is to investigate the short-term changes in choroidal thickness and efficacy of the study spectacle lenses in children.
- Trial name
- NCT07547072
- Testing
- Modified Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments lens (D1), Modified Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments lens (D2)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Improving Post-acute Stroke Follow-up Care by Adopting Telecare Consultations in a Nurse-led Clinic
Since 2017, Hong Kong has provided post-acute stroke services in clinics operated by stroke advanced practice nurses (APNs). Currently, the applicability of the clinics has been further limited by the emergence of the coronavirus…
- Trial name
- NCT05183672
- Testing
- Telecare consultation, Usual face-to-face consultation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prediabetes, Diabetes Prevention
Optimizing Implementation of the Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the effectiveness and implementation outcomes of the optimized Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP) in District Health Centres.
- Conditions
- Prediabetes, Diabetes Prevention, Implementation Science
- Trial name
- NCT07412912
- Testing
- Standard IDPP, Optimized IDPP
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Sleep Disturbance, Dementia
Telephone-Coached Sleep Bibliotherapy for Dementia Caregivers
Sleep disturbances are common among informal caregivers of people with dementia and can negatively affect their physical and psychological well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT07826663
- Testing
- Telephone-Coached Sleep Bibliotherapy, Educational Booklet
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Intermittent Theta-burst Stimulation for Mild Cognitive Impairment
The objectives of this study are to: 1. Evaluating the Impact of iTBS on Cognitive and Physical Functions: The investigators will investigate the efficacy of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) in patients with mild…
- Trial name
- NCT06608316
- Testing
- Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Sleep Quality, Chronotype
Sleep, Chronotype, and Prosocial Allocation Decisions
This observational behavioural study examines whether individual differences in sleep quality, sleep timing, and chronotype are associated with prosocial allocation decisions in adults.
- Conditions
- Sleep Quality, Chronotype, Prosocial Decision-Making, Circadian Timing
- Trial name
- SCPAD (NCT07697092)
- Testing
- Sleep, Circadian, and Prosocial Allocation Assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy
Exploring the Cortical Hemodynamic Variability of Prefrontal iTBS: a Concurrent TBS/fNIRS Study
An increasing number of studies have used the intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol to investigate neural plasticity non-invasively in the prefontal cortex in healthy humans and in patients with psychiatric…
- Trial name
- NCT06104462
- Testing
- Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy Older Adults, Memory Complaints
A Computer-based Memory Strategy Training Program for Older Adults
A computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program based on daily tasks utilising the semantic or perceptual encoding strategies called Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life) has been developed for Chinese people.
- Conditions
- Healthy Older Adults, Memory Complaints, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Trial name
- NCT07039708
- Testing
- E-MinD Life Semantic, Cognitive stimulation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Myopia Control Using Novel Soft Contact Lenses
The goal of this study is to investigate the myopic control efficacy of two study soft contact lenses in children. Participants will be prescribed Lens A, Lens B or single vision contact lenses for the first year.
- Trial name
- NCT07547085
- Testing
- Lens A, Lens B
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Child Development
Study of the Effects of Soy Exposure in Early Life on Bone Development and Gut Microbiota
In this project, the investigators aim to investigate the effects of soy consumption at early life on the development of gut microbiota and bone growth.
- Trial name
- NCT05763589
- Testing
- No intervention is involved
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University