Approved Study Database
| Ref. No. | Scientific Title | Principal investigator |
|---|---|---|
| 2014.506 | Cerebroplacental ratios in predicting fetal distress in term fetuses | Dr. WAH Yi Man |
| 2014.507 | Gestational temporal behavior and cut-off values of Soluble fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase-1, Placental Growth Factor and its ratio as a diagnostic test for pre-eclampsia in Chinese | Prof. CHENG Yvonne Kwun Yue |
| 2014.508 | Molecular screening for community-based cephalosporin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae in key populations in Hong Kong | Prof. CHAN Denise Pui Chung |
| 2014.509 | Evaluation of Anti-Mullerian Hormone as a predictive market in ovarian reserve and assisted reproductive technology | Prof. KONG Grace Wing Shan |
| 2014.510 | A pilot study on endoscopic closure of Gastrointestinal perforations using a novel endoscopic suturing device (Apollo overstitch) | Prof. CHIU Philip Wai Yan |
| 2014.512 | Brain Plasticity Induced by Stroke Rehabilitation: Impact of Novel Noninvasive Biomechatronic and Magnetic Stimulation Therapies | Professor WONG Lawrence Ka-sing |
| 2014.513 | Development and Evaluation of A Peer Support Program for Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Hong Kong as quality improvement in diabetes care service | Ms Wong Yee Man Rebecca |
| 2014.514 | Identification of clinically relevant genomic aberrations from Chinese women with cervical adenocarcinoma | Professor Chung Tony Kwok Hung |
| 2014.515 | Randomized, double-blind, Evaluation in secondary Stroke Prevention comparing the EfficaCy and safety of the oral Thrombin inhibitor dabigatran etexilate (110 mg or 150 mg, oral b.i.d.) versus acetylsalicylic acid (100 mg oral q.d.) in patients with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RESPECT ESUS) | Dr. SOO Yannie O.Y. |
| 2014.516 | Comparison of serum thromboxane B2 and platelet function testing with the Multiplate® device as measures of aspirin resistance in Hong Kong Chinese patients with increased cardiovascular risk with stable coronary heart disease or peripheral artery disease | Prof. TOMLINSON Brian |
| 2014.517 | Second-look endoscopy in high risk patients after endoscopic hemostasis to their bleeding peptic ulcers improves their outcomes | Prof. LAU James Yun Wong |
| 2014.518 | A pilot study on the biomarkers at early pregnancy in the prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus | Dr. TSE Wing Ting |
| 2014.519 | Effectiveness of an online intervention to improve emotional well-being in family caregivers of people with dementia | Professor Kwok Timothy |
| 2014.520 | A phase III, 52 week, randomized, double-blind, 3-arm parallel group study, comparing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the fixed dose triple combination FF/UMEC/VI with the fixed dose dual combinations of FF/VI and UMEC/VI, all administered once-daily in the morning via a dry powder inhaler in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Prof. WONG Carmen |
| 2014.521 | A five-year report: accuracy of colposcopically directed biopsy in the women who are having minor cytological result by nurse colposcopists in Hong Kong | MN RN RNM SIU Ka Yi |
| 2014.522 | Prospective multicenter observational quality study of single incision multi port / single port abdominal surgery (SILAP – Trial) | Dr. TEOH Anthony Yuen Bun |
| 2014.523 | The effect of early life adversity on development of enteric neurons in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) | Prof. WU Justin Che Yuen |
| 2014.524 | Toward an Integrative Model of Alzheimer Caregiver Stress: Grief and Burden as Different Pathways to Depression | Professor Lam Chiu-Wa Linda |
| 2014.525 | Development and validation of a new aphasia screening test for the Cantonese-speaking population | Miss YUEN Yuen Har |
| 2014.526 | A prospective, multicenter, double-randomised, double-blind, 2-parallel groups, phase 3 study to compare as first line therapy efficacy and safety of masitinib in combination with gemcitabine, to gemcitabine in combination with placebo, followed as second line treatment by masitinib in combination with Folfiri 3 versus placebo in combination with Folfiri 3 in the treatment of patients with non resectable locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer | Prof. CHAN Stephen Lam |
| 2014.527 | Promoting Sleep among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Hong Kong: A Quasi-experimental Study | Prof. Chan Chung Yan Joanne |
| 2014.528 | Phase 1/2 Study of PF-06463922 (An ALK/ROS1 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Harboring Specific Molecular Alterations | Prof. MOK Tony Shu Kam |
| 2014.529 | A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy | Prof. YEO Winnie |
| 2014.530 | Prevalance and progression of open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) patients in the Hong Kong Chinese population | Dr. CHONG Kelvin Kam Lung |
| 2014.531 | Toric intraocular lens versus Monofocal intraocular in eyes with cataracts and mild corneal astigmatism | Dr. JHANJI Vishal |
| 2014.532 | A randomized control trial evaluating the efficacy of additional intraocular pressure lowering treatment upon detection of lamina cribrosa deformation | Prof. LEUNG Christopher Kai Shun |
| 2014.533 | A Phase III Clinical Trial of Intra-arterial TheraSphere® in the Treatment of Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) | Prof. YU Chun Ho |
| 2014.534 | Lipiodol-based Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Aqueous Cisplatin Emulsion versus Cisplatin Particle Suspension | Prof. YU Simon |
| 2014.535 | A phase I/II, multicenter, open-label study of oral FGF401 in adult patients with hepatocellular carcinoma or solid malignancies characterized by positive FGFR4 and KLB expression | Prof. CHAN Stephen Lam |
| 2014.536 | Use of immortalized human islets of Langerhans cell line to study the electophysiological properties of Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) under the challenge of different chemicals. The study outcomes will help us to develop novel treatment for diabetes. | Professor CHAN Hsiao Chang |
| 2014.537 | Residual intrahepatic viral replication and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B on oral nucleos(t)ide analogues: A longitudinal study with serial serum hepatitis B virus RNA measurement | Dr. WONG Grace Lai Hung |
| 2014.538 | A Retrospective Study to Assess the Risk of Hepatitis B Reactivation for Patients Receiving mTOR-inhibitors | Dr. LI Leung |
| 2014.539 | A randomized controlled trial evaluating efficacy of an intervention which enhances social support and positive affect through online social networking in smoking cessations | Professor Lau Joseph Tak Fai |
| 2014.540 | Development of user-friendly systems for dynamic and static assessment of knee function | Professor Chan Kai-Ming |
| 2014.541 | Cook Ureteral Stent Study | Prof. NG Chi Fai |
| 2014.542 | Randomized Sham-controlled Trial of Augmentative Neuro-Navigated Right-Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Antiderpressant non-responding Bipolar Depression | Prof. MAK Arthur |
| 2014.543 | Psychopathology, Executive Dysfunction and Role Impairment in Chinese Young Adults with a Previous Clinical Diagnosis of Childhood Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Hong Kong | Dr. MAK Arthur |
| 2014.544 | The Benefits of Health Qigong for Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Randomized Clinical Trial | Miss LEE Tsz Mei |
| 2014.545 | “Be-smart” computer-assisted training for elderly patients with memory decline | Ms LEUNG Teresa Lai Fong |
| 2014.546 | Intravenous thrombolysis with or without early aspiration thrombectomy for acute anterior stroke with large thrombus burden -The INSTANT trial | Professor Yu Chun Ho |
| 2014.547 | Meteorological risk factors for hospital admissions among patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Hong Kong | Dr. GOGGINS William |
| 2014.548 | Change in health-related quality of life an immunity among menopausal women using Danggui Buxue Tang | Prof. WONG Eliza Lai Yi |
| 2014.550 | A Randomised Controlled Trial on Perioperative Elderly Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery with Enhanced Geriatric Input | Dr. MAK Tony Wing Chung |
| 2014.551 | Improving elderly healthcare voucher scheme to incentivise primary care in Hong Kong: How has health service utilization changed | Prof. YEOH Eng Kiong |
| 2014.552 | Electroacupuncture plus standard care for managing refractory functional dyspepsia: pragmatic randomized trial with economic evaluation | Prof. CHUNG Vincent Chi Ho |
| 2014.553 | Correlation between sleep disturbance, pain and depression in psychogeriatric patients with depressive syndrome: A cross sectional study | Mr Leung Chung Yu |
| 2014.554 | Nudges to influence influenza vaccine uptake in children: a randomised controlled trial | Prof. NELSON Edmund Anthony |
| 2014.555 | Disease Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease of in-patients in the Hospital Authority in Hong Kong - the Trend from 2006 - 2014 | Dr. CHAN Hok Sum |
| 2014.556 | Application of GeneXpert on bronchoscopic samples in the clinical management of patients suspicious of Tuberculosis | Dr. TO Kin Wang |
| 2014.557 | Understanding the end-of-life care needs of people with severe cognitive impairment and their families in long-term care setting | Dr. Chan Helen Yue Lai |
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