Clinical trials: sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong
Acute Heart Failure (AHF)
Comprehensive Clinical Prediction Rule for Acute Heart Failure
The goal of this prospective observational cohort study is to establish a comprehensive clinical prediction rule integrating clinical characteristics, point-of-care testing (POCT) of NT-proBNP, an 8-point LUS, and a rapid cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT07754084
- Testing
- Acute Heart Failure Diagnostic Method
- Where
- 3 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 560 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Alzheimer s Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Chinese University-Alzheimer's Disease With Vascular and Other Co-pathology: Towards Actionable Neuro-Cognitive-Omic Evaluations (CU-ADVANCE)
Population aging is transforming the epidemiological landscape of the Asia-Pacific region at an unprecedented pace. By 2050, more than one quarter of the region's population will be aged over 60, with 36.7% of countries projected…
- Trial name
- NCT07917182
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Behavior
A Chatbot to Reduce Chemsex and HIV-related Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether receiving chatbot-delivered stage-of-change-tailored online interventions is effective in reducing chemsex among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong.
- Trial name
- NCT07472582
- Testing
- Chatbot-delivered online interventions and online videos, Online videos only
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prostate Cancer, PSA
MRI Prostate for Chinese Men Being Screened for Prostate Cancer
Under the prostate cancer screening protocol of the project 'Prevention of Obesity-related Cancers', men with elevated PSA with higher prostate cancer risk (PSA 4-10 ng/mL with high Prostate Health Index (PHI) ≥35, or PSA>10…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, PSA, MRI
- Trial name
- NCT03891732
- Testing
- MRI prostate
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 445 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prostate Cancer
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Risk-based Prostate Cancer Detection
This is a prospective clinical study recruiting 510 men at risk of PCa to undergo urine, blood, AI-assisted ultrasound and AI-assisted MRI investigations to stratify risk of clinically significant PCa (csPCa).
- Trial name
- NCT05443412
- Testing
- Diagnostic test for prostate cancer
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 510 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease
Isometric Resistance Exercise on Accelerated Atherosclerosis in Hypertension
Background: Hypertension (HT) is the most common condition worldwide, predisposing to atherosclerotic disease. However, most HT patients have suboptimal BP control despite anti-HT medications.
- Trial name
- IRE-HT (NCT07665034)
- Testing
- Squatting Exercise, Stretching (Yoga) Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fatty Pancreas, Microbiome Analysis
Microbiome Characterization in Fatty Pancreas
There has been a growing interest in evaluating the role of gut and intra-lesional microbiome in the pathogenesis of various benign and malignant conditions of the GI tract, liver and pancreas.
- Trial name
- FPM1 (NCT06938646)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Pancreatic Steatosis, Pancreatic Cyst
Determination of Pancreatic Steatosis Prevalence and Correlation With High-risk Cyst Features
Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer mortality in Hong Kong and the seventh leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. In 2020, approximately 496000 new cases of pancreatic cancers were diagnosed globally .
- Trial name
- FPPCN (NCT05334836)
- Testing
- MRI for pancreatic fat and liver fat quantitation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Prospective Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Screening Using Plasma Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Analysis
The purpose of this study is to determine if the screening of nasopharyngeal carcinoma using plasma Epstein-Barr virus DNA analysis would result in the detecting NPC cases at earlier stages and improve survival.
- Trial name
- NCT02063399
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 20,302 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Mucosal Inflammation in Children With OSA
Objectives: Variability of clinical phenotypes in childhood obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has prompted research for biomarkers to identify patients at risk of developing OSA-related complications.
- Trial name
- NCT06452979
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Multiple Sclerosis
Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis
Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) is technique based on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). In this study, the investigators evaluate the use of IVIM in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT05391906
- Testing
- Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Breast Milk Collection
the Study of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Human Milk
The study aims to recruit eligible participants and conduct interviews, collect human milk samples, and conduct laboratory analysis of persistent organic pollutants' levels in human milk samples.
- Trial name
- NCT04102085
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Pai.ACT: AI-Driven ACT Chatbot for Mental Health Triage and Service Evaluation
Parents of children with special needs in Hong Kong often face limited psychological support, which can negatively impact the child rehabilitation process and the well-being of parent-child relationships.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD), Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis), Dyslexia
- Trial name
- NCT06808555
- Testing
- Pai.ACT Group, Control Group
- Where
- 20 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Aortic Dissection
Potential Diagnostic Biomarkers for Aortic Dissection in the Emergency Department
The goal of this observational study is to determine the utility of desmosine, D-dimer and aggrecan as early diagnostic biomarkers in aortic dissection.
- Trial name
- ADD-ED (NCT06065306)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Alzheimer, Cognitive Unimpaired
Brain Heath Service for Prevention of AD
The aim of the program to serve as a prototype for future preventive program for AD in the region. The program will recruit elderly participants.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer, Cognitive Unimpaired, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- BEAT AD (NCT07834528)
- Testing
- medical referral and/or educational programs
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Resilience, Anxiety
Music Breathing in Enhancing Resilience Among Elders at Risk of Mental Health Problems
The goal of this pilot randomised controlled trial is to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based music breathing intervention in enhancing resilience (primary outcome), and in reducing anxiety, depressive symptoms, loneliness…
- Conditions
- Resilience, Anxiety, Depressive Symptom, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT07631845
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based music breathing intervention, control group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Prevalence of Sleep Apnoea in Adolescents
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with a variety of important complications, namely cardiovascular, neurocognitive and metabolic disturbances. The prevalence of OSA is well studied in children and adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03895775
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
COVID-19 Respiratory Infection
Respiratory Virus Metagenomics After COVID-19
The study aims to characterize the distributive pattern of viruses in upper airway and its relationship with influenza seasons, symptomatology and exposure setting.
- Trial name
- NCT05126589
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA), Aortic Dissection
POCUS Screening for TAA in Hypertensive Patients in the ED
The investigators are going to recruit hypertensive patients in the emergency department of Prince of Wales Hospital. Point-of-care ultrasound of the aorta and measurements of the aortic diameter will be obtained.
- Trial name
- NCT06854588
- Testing
- Point-of-care ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1,483 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Microbiome and Metabolomics Profiling in Children With OSA
Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) exhibits variable susceptibility to end-organ morbidities. Previous studies suggest that physiological sequelae in individuals with OSA promote changes in microbiome, which also interact…
- Trial name
- NCT06452992
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong