Clinical trials: sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Whole Body Vibration in Chronic Stroke
This study is a randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of a 10-week whole body vibration training program on physical functioning, societal participation and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01822704
- Testing
- Low intensity whole body vibration, High intensity whole body vibration, Leg exercises
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
Is Acupoints Sensation Necessary for Acu-TENS to Elicit Physiological Changes in Healthy Subjects?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners believe that health can be maintained if the body has a balanced ying-yang or the qi flows in correct strength and quality along the meridians.Stimulation of the acupoints such as…
- Trial name
- Acu-TENS (NCT01804192)
- Testing
- Acu-TENS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Chronic Stroke
Whole body vibration has been found to be useful in promoting bone health, balance, and muscle performance in older adults. The overall aim of the proposed study is to determine whether whole body vibration (WBV) has immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT01211093
- Testing
- High frequency whole body vibration, Low frequency whole body vibration, control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Fitball Program Versus Task-oriented Motor Program on Improving Postural Control in Developmental Coordination Disorder
Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often have poor postural control and motor skills that affect their activities of daily living and participation in school activities.
- Trial name
- NCT01207544
- Testing
- Fitball exercise, task-oriented motor training program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dementia
Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Elderly With Cognitive Impairments
The whole body vibration exercise group will have significantly more improvement in mobility, muscle strength, balance, balance confidence, and cognitive function with a lower fall rate than the control group.
- Trial name
- NCT01734083
- Testing
- Whole body vibration exercise, Conventional exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy
Physiological Changes Associated With Deqi During Electroacupuncture to Right LI4 and LI11
The aims of the study are to investigate the physiological responses associated with deqi during stimulation of the LI11 and LI4 acupuncture points and the correlation between the intensity of the deqi sensation to such responses.
- Trial name
- NCT01564927
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture to right LI4 and LI11 (ITO, EX-160)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
Endermotherapy for Children With Developmental Disabilities
Children with developmental disabilities often sustain decreased range of motion in their extremities. The decrease in flexibility may be due to neuromuscular disorders such as spasticity or dystonia.
- Trial name
- NCT01207570
- Testing
- Endermotherapy, Passive manual stretching
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Parkinson's Disease
Effects of an Innovative Balance Training Programme in Enhancing Postural Control and Reducing Falls in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Falling is a complex and most disabling feature for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Previous studies suggested that falls in patients with PD are related to postural instability characterized by deficits in anticipatory…
- Trial name
- NCT01427062
- Testing
- experimental, control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Subacute Stroke Patients
The overall aim of the proposed study is to determine whether whole body vibration is beneficial in promoting bone turnover, physical fitness and neuromotor performance in patients with subacute stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00796237
- Testing
- Whole body vibration therapy, standing on the vibration platform but no vibration will be applied
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Dietary Antioxidants, Redox Tone and Health Promotion: an Orthomolecular Study of Interactions
Aging is associated with increased risk of various diseases, and much attention is given to the use of natural products (like herbs) and 'functional food', such as teas, for healthy aging.
- Trial name
- NCT01315977
- Testing
- Green tea
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy Subjects
Effects of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) on Post-exercise Blood Lactate and Excessive Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)
The study aims to investigate the effect of Acu-TENS on post-exercise blood lactate level and EPOC
- Trial name
- NCT01102634
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Tai Chi Practitioner, Qigong Practitioner
The Relationship Between Cranial Near-InfraRed Oxygenation(NIRO) and Heart Rate Variability During Mental Exercise
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of Tai Chi and Qigong practice on cranial oxyhaemoglobin level, blood pressures and autonomic nervous system responses.
- Trial name
- NCT01088113
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy
Effect of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) on Post-exercise Expiratory Flow Volume in Healthy Subjects
This study aims to investigate the effect of Acu-TENS on forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), a test of pulmonary function used to assess airway resistance, during sub-maximal treadmill exercise in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00998179
- Testing
- Acu-TENS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Attention, Electroencephalography
Shaolin Dan Tian Breathing Fosters Relaxed and Attentive Mind
The present study aimed to utilize these well-known neuroelectrophysiological techniques to investigate the relatively less studied Shaolin Dan Tian Breathing (DTB) technique.
- Trial name
- NCT00988702
- Testing
- Dan Tian Breathing, Progressive muscle training
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Oxygen Consumption Required by Stroke Patients During Completion of the Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI)
The aim of this study was to measure the oxygen consumption and peak heart rate achieved during Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI) assessment in age-matched, healthy and stroke patients, and assess the efficacy of the MRMI…
- Trial name
- NCT00976885
- Where
- China
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effects of a 4-week Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) Program on Subjects With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The objectives of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on lung functions and quality of life and to explore the associated underlying…
- Trial name
- NCT00971490
- Testing
- Acu-TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Acute Effects of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) on Forced Expiratory Flow Volume in One Second (FEV1) and Blood β-Endorphin Level in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on lung functions, dyspnoeic symptoms and its association with beta endorphin level in…
- Trial name
- NCT00922051
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Asthma
Effect of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Post-Exercise Expiratory Flow Rate in Subjects With Asthma
The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on the post- exercise expiratory flow rate and exercise performance on the subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT00824642
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University