Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2012.164 An Investigation of Stuttering in a Sylable-Timed Tonal Language: The inguistic Factors Associated with the Trigger of Stuttering in Adults Prof Lee Kathy Y.-S.
2012.163 Emergency physician focused abdominal ulrasound for screening of adbominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in patients with stage 2 hypertension Dr Chu Elaine
2012.162 Time profile of appearance of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma Dr Tsui Nancy B. Y,
2012.161 To evaluate the application of a biological dressing composed of cultured epithelium of human umbilical cord derived epithelial cells seeded on a fibrin matrix in the healing of recurrent wounds in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa Professor Burd Andrew
2012.160 EUS-guided gallbladder drainage with the AXIOS stent in patients with acute cholecystitis unsuitable for surgery: a feasibility study. Dr. TEOH Anthony Yuen Bun
2012.159 Identification of cancer-specific fusion genes in colorectal cancer Prof. To Ka Fai
2012.158 Design Innovation and Customisation of the Mastectomy Bra and Prosthesis for Hong Kong Mastectomy Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach Prof. YEO Winnie
2012.157 Functional and mechanism characterization of a novel tumor suppressor gene KIAA1214 in the pathogenesis of renal cell carcinoma and epithelial mesenchymal transition Prof TAO Qian
2012.156 Analysis of estrogen receptor beta isoforms in human thyroid cancer Professor Vlantis Alexander C
2012.155 Effects of an interactive eLearning Information Package (eLIP) for hospitalized older people and families to make decisions about discharge locations: A non-equivalent control group pretest and postetest design Ms LOW Lisa P.L.
2012.154 Utility of stool mycobacterial culture as an adjunctive diagnostic tool for mycobacterial infections Prof. Lee Nelson
2012.153 A randomized controlled trial of endoscopic biliary radiofrequency ablation of malignant distal common bile duct strictures Dr. TEOH Anthony Yuen Bun
2012.152 Incidence and mortality of subarachnoid harorrhage in Hong Kong New Territories East: a comparative study Professor Wong Kwok Chu
2012.151 A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicentre study to determine the efficacy and safety of 2 doses of retigabine immediate release (900 mg/day and 600 mg/day) used as adjunctive therapy in adult Asian subjects with drug-resistant partial-onset seizures Dr Kwan Patrick Kwok Leung
2012.150 An Open-Label, Randomized, Phase 2 Study to Access the Effectiveness of RCHOP With or Without VELCADE in Previously Untreated Patients with Non-Germinal Center B-Cell-like Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Dr. Wong Siu Ming Raymond
2012.148 Determining screeing strategies for early detection of pre-diabetes and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes among Hong Kong Chinese aged 35 to 65 years Prof. Choi Kai Chow
2012.147 Vestibular Function in Ambulatory Chinese Older Population in Hong Kong-Community Survey and Efficacy of Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation Prof Tong Michael Chi Fai
2012.146 Effect of genetic association with Functional Dyspepsia and mood disorders Prof. WU Justin Che Yuen
2012.145 A PHASE III PROSPECTIVE, TWO-COHORT NON-RANDOMIZED, MULTI-CENTRE, MULTINATIONAL, OPEN LABEL STUDY TO ASSESS THE SAFETY OF ASSISTED- AND SELF-ADMINISTERED SUBCUTANEOUS TRASTUZUMAB AS THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH OPERABLE HER2-POSITIVE EARLY BREAST CANCER [SafeHer Study] Prof. YEO Winnie
2012.144 The theory of Body Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its modern application in Hong Kong Mr Kwan Ka Lun
2012.143 Neutralizing antibodies to interferon-beta therapy in Chinese multiple sclerosis patients Dr. LAU Alexander Yuk Lun
2012.142 Regulation and function of histone demethylase JMJD3 in HBV-induced hepatocarcinogenesis DR CHEN YANG CHAO
2012.141 Functional characterization of histonr H3 lysine 27 demethylase JMJD3 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma DR CHEN Yang Chao
2012.140 Effect of an innovative herbal supplementation on oxidative stress and muscle micro-damage after exercise in healthy males: a double-blinded corssover-designed experimental study Prof. Wong Heung-Sang Stephen
2012.139 Investigating the Intestinal Microbiota in Colorectal Neoplasia and Obesity (COM Study) Prof SUNG Joseph
2012.138 Development of an automatic physical activity measuring and reporting system for online exercise promotion: the Virtual Trainer 3rd Version. Professor Hui Stanley Sai-chuen
2012.137 A pilot study on robotic laparoendoscopic single site cholecystectomy Prof. NG Enders Kwok Wai
2012.136 Evaluation of Morbidities, Endpoints and Reaching targets in Diabetic patients managed by an All-encompassing program Led by a Diabetes specialist team (EMERALD) Prof CHAN Chung Ngor Juliana
2012.135 Identification of binding molecule in tumor blood vessels and targeted therapy for angiogenesis in colorectal cancer Prof. CHO Chi Hin
2012.134 A PHASE 2, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, PARALLEL GROUP, MULTI-CENTER STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ONCE-DAILY ADMINISTRATION OF A PHOSPHODIESTERASE 5 INHIBITOR (PF-00489791) IN ADULTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND OVERT NEPHROPATHY Dr Ozaki Risa
2012.133 A Randomized, Open Label, Multi-National Study of Cabazitaxel At 25 mg/m_ Every 3 Weeks in Combination With Prednisone Compared To Mitoxantrone in Combination With Prednisone in Asian Patients with Metastatic Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Previously Treated With a Docetaxel-Containing Regimen Dr HO Wing-Ming
2012.132 A prospective, double blind, randomised trial comparing nebulised sodium heparin versus placebo in ventilator associated pneumonia prevention (IPHIVAP study) Dr WAI KA MING
2012.131 Psychiatric Morbidity in Adult Patients with Cervical Dysplasia in a Colposcopy Clinica in Hong Kong Dr. YAN Connie Tin Yee
2012.129 A phase I open-label dose escalation study with expansion to assess the safety and tolerability of INC280 in patients with c-MET dependent advanced solid tumors Prof. MA Brigette Buig Yue
2012.128 Pulmonary function in beta-thalassaemia major: follow-up and airway inflammation study Prof. Li Albert Martin
2012.127 Sleep disruption in patients with beta-thalassaemia Prof. LI Man Chim Albert Martin
2012.126 Validation of the Chinese versions of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS) and Fear Survey Schedule for Children (FSSC-II) for children of Hong Kong Ms Wong Kristy
2012.125 Patient's perception on taking bisphospphonate for the treatment of Osteoporosis Prof Kwok Chi Yui, Timothy
2012.124 An epidemiological study of allergic rhinitis in Hong Kong Chinese children aged 8 to 17 years Prof. Li Albert Martin
2012.123 The genome-wide characterization of the molecular mechanisms in Epstein-Barr Virus-associated gastric cancer using next-generation sequencing technology Dr. YU JUN
2012.122 The role of Extracellular Microvesicle miR-21 as a Mediator Of Progressive Renal Tubulointerstital Fibrosis Prof. Szeto Cheuk Chun
2012.121 Is menopause assocaited with accelerated lumbar intervertebal disc degeneration: an MRI based longitudinal follow-up study Dr Wang Yixiang
2012.120 Does Shape of thyropid nodule helps in prediction of malignancy for Chinese poplulation in Hong Kong Ms Yu Wai Kuen Vivien
2012.119 Elucidating the role of tumor suppressive non-coding RNA MEG3 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma Prof To Ka Fai
2012.118 Intensification of pre-operative therapy with multi-agent chemotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy prior to total mesorectal excision surgery in patients with high risk rectal cancer Prof. MA Brigette
2012.117 Association of DNA methylation and gene expression in Alzheimer's disease (AD) Dr Ma Suk Ling
2012.116 Outcomes in pediatric ocular myathenia gravis Dr Fung Lai-wah Eva
2012.115 Hypertension/cardiovascular case management in rural Guangxi: a randomised controlled trial Assistant Professor WEI XIAOLIN
2012.114 Natural History of Primary Snoring in School-aged Children Prof. Li Albert Martin
2012.113 Assessing quality of public Traditional Chinese Medicine outpatient services from primary care perspectives Dr Chung Chi Ho, Vincent

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