Clinical trials: sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Cerebrovascular Stroke, Foot Drop
ENMS With Balance Feedback for Post-stroke Ankle-foot Rehabilitation
In this work, a novel hybrid ankle-foot robot is designed for gait rehabilitation after stroke, i.e., exoneuromusculoskeleton with balance sensing feedback (ENMS-BSF) by integrating the advantages of soft pneumatic muscle…
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Stroke, Foot Drop, Foot Inversion Deformity
- Trial name
- NCT04934787
- Testing
- ENMS-BSF assisted gait training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Effects of Combined Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Robot and Trans-Spinal Electrical Stimulation in Poststroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy and neurological progress of combined training using trans-spinal electrical stimulation (tsES) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)-driven robotics on…
- Trial name
- NCT07112911
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation; Rehabilitation Robot, Occupational Therapy with Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Child With Medical Complexity, Symptom Management
Nurse Parental Support Using a Proactive Mobile App in Symptom Management for Children With Mechanical Ventilation
The aims of this study are to test the effectiveness of a nurse support using a proactive mobile app to enhance parental self-efficacy in symptom management for children using mechanical ventilations, and alongside identify…
- Conditions
- Child With Medical Complexity, Symptom Management, Self Efficacy, Mobile Application
- Trial name
- NCT06903052
- Testing
- Nurse parental support using a proactive mobile App
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke, Brain Computer Interface
BCI for Hemiparetic Upper Extremities in Patients Due to Stroke
Non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is one of the new training approaches to achieve motor restoration through a closed-loop system from brain activity through event-related desynchronization (ERD) after motor…
- Trial name
- NCT05778448
- Testing
- Brain Computer Interface/ Functional Electrical Stimulation/ Virtual Reality
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
AI-Integrated Emotional Granularity Training for Resilience and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate an AI-integrated Emotional Granularity Growth intervention (AI-EGG) designed to enhance resilience and improve quality of life in young and middle-aged colorectal cancer (CRC)…
- Trial name
- NCT07611071
- Testing
- Emotional granularity training, Routine Care
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Low-back Pain
Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Patient Experience of Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Plus Exercises for Older People With Chronic Low Back Pain
No study has investigated the effects of online ACT on community-dwelling older adults. Given that clinical practice guidelines have recommended exercise therapy for treating people with CLBP, a combination of ACT and exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT06576414
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), back exercise, back care education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Efficacy of a Novel Myopia Defocus Spectacle Lens in School-Aged Children
This study aims to evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of a novel, proprietary spectacle lens. Forty myopic participants, aged 6 to 15 years, will be prescribed with the study spectacles for a period of six months.
- Trial name
- BLMC (NCT07511387)
- Testing
- BCMC lens
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mental Health
Mental Health Literacy and Peer Support Among Caregivers
This study aims to assess the efficacy of an electronic painting and peer support platform on help seeking behaviour and emotion (depression, anxiety and stress) among caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT07337148
- Testing
- Electronic Painting and Peer Supportive, Usual Care
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 727 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Disabilities
Health Support Project for Persons With Disabilities
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the health status of people with disabilities, to improve their health outcomes by providing support on nutrition, physical activity, and self-management of chronic conditions, and…
- Trial name
- JCHSP (NCT07346040)
- Testing
- Health Support Program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Loneliness, Cognitive Impairment
The Presence of Humanoid Robot With Older Adults at Homes
Background Older adults experience significant physical, cognitive and environmental losses in their later life. Self-supported 'aging-in-place' has benefits for mental health and the quality of life for older people.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Cognitive Impairment, Depression, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT06487611
- Testing
- A humanoid social robot
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Severe Mobility Impairment, Spinal Cord Injuries (Complete and Incomplete)
The Impact of 'Digital Strolling' on Depression and Quality of Life of People With Severe Mobility Impairment
This intervention aims to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a "Digital Strolling" intervention among people with SMI.
- Conditions
- Severe Mobility Impairment, Spinal Cord Injuries (Complete and Incomplete), Poliomyelitis
- Trial name
- NCT07073144
- Testing
- Virtual walking, Passive observing walking
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Caregiver Mental Health, Parenting Stress
ACT Dad Interview: ACT for Fathers of Children With Special Needs
The goal of this qualitative study is to develop a therapy protocol for fathers of children with special needs in Hong Kong. The therapy is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people cope with difficult…
- Conditions
- Caregiver Mental Health, Parenting Stress, Developmental Disabilities, Special Needs Children
- Trial name
- NCT07591636
- Testing
- Semi-structured Focus Group Interview
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Acoustic Stimulation, Parkinson Disease
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Upper-limb Movements in PD Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine effects of training involving rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on upper-limb movements and functions in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Conditions
- Acoustic Stimulation, Parkinson Disease, Movement, Abnormal, Bradykinesia
- Trial name
- NCT05637593
- Testing
- Upper-limb movement training with the aid of RAS, Upper-limb movement training without the aid of RAS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insomnia, Sleep
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Sleep Intervention for Insomnia in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline
To assess the feasibility and acceptability of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted sleep intervention on improving the insomnia of older adults with subjective cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT07588035
- Testing
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted sleep intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
How Emotional Granularity Helps Build Resilience in Young and Middle-Aged Colorectal Cancer Survivors
This study aims to understand how the ability to identify and describe specific emotions (called "emotional granularity") influences coping and adaptation ("resilience") in young and middle-aged colorectal cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT07200388
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Myopia Control Using Bright Light Therapy, Myopic Defocus and Atropine
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of bright light therapy, myopic defocus, atropine and the combination in myopia control in schoolchildren.
- Trial name
- NCT04923841
- Testing
- High intensity light box for bright light therapy and single vision spectacle lenses, High intensity light box for bright light therapy and Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses, High intensity light box for bright light therapy and atropine 0.01% eye drop and and single vision spectacle lenses
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 577 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy Adult
Exploring the Modulatory Role of Brain State on the Prefrontal Response to Excitatory Stimulation
Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression is well-supported, with multiple protocols approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and global efforts aimed at boosting its…
- Trial name
- NCT06750614
- Testing
- intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Myopia Control Efficacy of Second-generation DIMS Spectacle Lenses on Fast Progressing Myopes
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and performance of the variant of Defocus Incorporated Spectacle lenses on controlling myopia progression in fast progressing myopic children.
- Trial name
- NCT05888792
- Testing
- Variant of Defocus Incorporated Spectacle lens (DG2)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Myopia
Myopia Control Efficacy of Second-generation DIMS Spectacle Lenses on Fast Progressing Myopes - Auxiliary Group
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and performance of the Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) and a variant of DIMS (D2) spectacle lenses on controlling myopia progression in fast progressing myopic…
- Trial name
- NCT05888805
- Testing
- DIMS spectacle lens
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Depressive Sympotoms
Effects of a Salutogenic Strength-based Social Robot-assisted Intervention on the Depressive Symptoms and Sense of Coherence of Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia
Family caregivers of persons with dementia (PwD) are well known to be "invisible patients." Existing studies have suggested that sense of coherence (SOC), a core inner strength, could be a protective factor against depression…
- Trial name
- social robot (NCT07531082)
- Testing
- A salutogenic strength-based, robot-assisted intervention, Control
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University