Clinical trials: sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insomnia, Healthy Adult
The Impact of Insomnia on Pain Sensitivity and the Trajectory of Exercise-induced Muscular Pain
Sleep is a critical determinant of physiological recovery and pain regulation. Growing evidence suggests that sleep disruption directly heightens central and peripheral pain sensitivity to sensory stimuli (e.g., mechanical…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Healthy Adult, Musculoskeletal Pain, Pain Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT07827664
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dry Eye Syndromes
Efficacy of Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharide in Dry Eye Disease Management
The goal of this pilot clinical study is to learn if Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) supplementation helps manage dry eye disease in adults. It will also learn about the safety of LBP supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT07842536
- Testing
- Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharide
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insomnia, Perimenopausal Women
Self-acupressure for Insomnia in Perimenopausal Women
Insomnia is a common complaint in peri-menopausal women. Acupressure might be a potential way to treat insomnia. Although acupressure can be self-administered, it is uncertain that whether the effects of self-administered…
- Trial name
- SAP (NCT06463197)
- Testing
- Self-Administered Acupressure Group, Sleep Hygiene Education group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insomnia, Adults
A Theory-based Sleep Hygiene Education for Insomnia Patients
Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder associated with substantial negative health consequences, including fatigue, irritability, and impaired daytime functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07559305
- Testing
- Sleep Hygiene Education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insomnia, Adults
A Theory-based Sleep Hygiene Education for Insomnia Disorder
Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder associated with numerous adverse health outcomes, including fatigue, irritability, and impaired daytime functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07642479
- Testing
- Sleep Hygiene Education, CBT-I Apps
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy Male and Female Subjects
Validation Study of an Assistive Pulse Data Collection Device
Background: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) relies on pulse diagnosis, a subjective and complex method that is crucial for assessing patients' health status.
- Trial name
- NCT06974227
- Testing
- Assistive Pulse Data Collection (APDC) Device
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities
The Assisted Lifestyle-Intergrated Functional Exercise Program in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities
More than half of older adults living in care homes experience a fall each year, which can cause serious injuries, hospital visits, and a loss of independence.
- Trial name
- ALIFE (NCT07835503)
- Testing
- ALIFE exercise program, OTAGO exercise program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain
Comparative Effectiveness Randomised Controlled Trial of Hybrid Muscle Conditioning
Chronic nonspecific neck pain is a prevalent and recurrent condition frequently characterised by persistent impairments in cervical-scapular neuromuscular function.
- Trial name
- NCT07837414
- Testing
- Hybrid exercise group, Motor control exercise group, Endurance exercise group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 210 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
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
Children With Medical Complexity (CMC), Symptom Management
Nurse-led Integrated Home Service to Support Parents in Symptom Management for Children Requiring Respiratory Support
The aims of this study are to test the effectiveness of a nurse-led integrated home health service to enhance parental self-efficacy in symptom management for children requiring respiratory support, and alongside identify factors…
- Conditions
- Children With Medical Complexity (CMC), Symptom Management, Nurse-led Supportive Care, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT07652268
- Testing
- Nurse-led integrated home service
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Winsome Lam
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
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
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
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
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
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
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