Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2013.288 Long-term outcome of conjunctival-limbal autografts with intraoperative application of mitomycin-C in treatment of recurrent pterygium Dr. JHANJI Vishal
2013.289 Effects of the robot-assisted therapy using therapeutic robot Paro on behavioral and psychological symptoms in community-living older adults with moderate to severe dementia Dr. YU Ruby
2013.290 Effects of robot-assisted therapy using therapeutic robot Paro on moods, social interaction and communication in community-living older adults with mild to moderate dementia Dr. YU Ruby
2013.291 Predicting growth and curve progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients using growth curve modeling: a restrospective longitudinal cohort study. Dr. YIP Benjamin Hon Kei
2013.293 A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study to assess the safety and efficacy of different oral doses of BAY 94-8862 in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and the clinical diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy Dr. OZAKI Risa
2013.294 A phase Ib/II, open-label study of LJM716 in combination with BYL719 compared to taxane or irinotecan in patients with previously treated esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Prof. MA Brigette Buig Yue
2013.295 LUX-Head & Neck 3: A randomized, open label, phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral afatinib (BIBW 2992) versus intravenous methotrexate in patients with recurrent and / or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who have progressed after platinum-based therapy. Prof. CHAN Anthony Tak Cheung
2013.296 A Phase 2/3, Multi-Center, Open Label Study of Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of PEGylated Recombinant Factor VIII (BAX855) Administered for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Bleeding in Previously Treated Patients with Severe Hemophilia A Dr. Wong Siu Ming Raymond
2013.297 Clinical epidemiology of pancreatic cancer Prof. Chor Sin Yee Josette
2013.299 Per-oral gastric pouch and stoma reduction using a endoscopic suturing device (Apollo OverStitch) for patients with weight regain after gastric bypass surgery Dr. WONG Simon Kin Hung
2013.300 Immunopathological roles of the novel anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-35 in the patients with systemic lupus erythematous Professor TAM Lai Shan
2013.301 Fatty liver and associated nutritional factors contribute to hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis B infected patients Prof. Chor Sin Yee Josette
2013.302 Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of autologous fibrin sealant in laparoscopic / robotic radical cystectomy Dr Chan Shu Yin Eddie
2013.304 An integrated trans-omics approach to diabetic cardio-renal complications: from novel discoveries to personalized medicine Substudy 2: The Hong Kong Diabetes Biobank Prof. MA Ronald
2013.305 Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure by LAmbre device for Stroke Prevention in High-risk Atrial Fibrillation Dr. CHAN Anna Kin Yin
2013.306 A Study on People with Deliberate Self-harm in North District Hospital Dr. SIU Axel Yuet Chung
2013.307 Preclinical evaluation of CD9 as a target for treatment of pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia via modulations of migration and engraftment activities Dr. LI Chi Kong
2013.309 Brain Morphometry, Structural and Functional connectivity in Functional Dyspepsia Dr. Mak Arthur Dun-Ping
2013.310 Evidence-based foot and toenail care protocol for patients in long term care setting Prof Chan Yue Lai Helen
2013.312 Application of patient-derived tumor xenografts to develop personalized therapies against hepatocellular carcinoma Professor Chen George G
2013.313 "Value for Money" in Type 2 Diabetes Management Prof. WOO Jean
2013.314 A Pilot Study – A Cross-sectional Survey to Explore the Relationship between Primary Care Support and the Use of Accident & Emergency (A&E) Services among Adult Patients of Semi-urgent & Non-urgent Cases in a Hong Kong Hospital Mr. Chiu Sung Hei
2013.316 A randomized controlled trial of a new screening strategy for varices based on liver and spleen stiffness measurement (LSSM) in cirrhotic patients Dr. WONG Grace Lai Hung
2013.317 Outcome Evaluation of Functional Movement in Clients with Prescribed Seating System NA Chan Chung Man
2013.318 Pre-clinical screening for and monitoring of the progression of Alzheimer's disease using retinal imaging of plaques by curcumin fluorescence Dr. BAUM Larry
2013.319 REstrictive versus LIbEral Fluid Therapy in Major Abdominal Surgery (RELIEF) Trial Dr. CHAN Matthew Tak Vai
2013.320 Effectiveness of Early Language and Communication Intervention for Elders with Dementia Professor Lee Kathy, Yuet Sheung
2013.321 Use of Colistin in the Intensive Care Units of Hong Kong: A Retrospective Observational Study. Dr YU CHIN WING
2013.322 Elucidating the functional role of nuclear receptor NR4A2 in acquired apoptosis-resistant growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer Prof. CHAN Franky Leung
2013.323 Smoking in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia in Guangzhou and its associations with demographic and clinical characteristics, social function and quality of life Ms. Li Yan
2013.326 A cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates of psychiatric disorders in Spinocerebellar Ataxia patients in Hong Kong Doctor Lam King Seng
2013.327 Retrospective versus prospective ECG-gated multislice CT coronary angiography: A review of radiation dose in a single source 64- slice CT scanner in Hong Kong Mr Mak Tsz Wai
2013.328 A pilot study on effectiveness of self-efficacy based educational programme on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding duration: A longitudinal, randomized controlled study. Ms Chan Man Yi
2013.329 Development of an interview schedule for the assessment of mental capacity to make decisions in signing an enduring power of attorney in Chinese older persons Dr. KO SHUK FUN
2013.330 Laboratory detection of novel norovirus strain(s) using residual routine diagnostic stool specimens Dr. CHAN Martin Chi Wai
2013.331 The performance of alpha-fetoprotein for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma amongst patients with hepatic mass Prof. Yu Simon
2013.332 An observational follow up study on pelvic floor disorders related to 3 years after delivery Dr. CHAN Symphorosa Shing Chee
2013.333 A Local Study on the Validity of Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder Dr. Chan Jason
2013.334 Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Methiclillin-resistant Staphylocococcus aureus Infection in Hospital Setting of Hong Kong Dr Choi Kin Wing
2013.335 Characteristics and clinical outcome of suspected herb-induced liver injury: A restrospective chart review Dr. Chan Chun Man Jones
2013.336 Ultrasound Guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block at the Medial Infraclavicular Fossa Prof Karmakar Manoj Kumar
2013.337 Role of encircling scleral buckle in management of proliferative vitreoretinopathy Dr Lai Hiu Ping
2013.338 A phase II trial of PEG-BCT-100 as the second-line therapy following sorafenib in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma Dr. CHAN Stephen Lam
2013.340 An ERP Study on the Semantic Processing of Chinese Nouns and Verbs Prof. Peng Gang
2013.341 Establishing a Registry for Fragility Hip Fractures in Hong Kong Dr Tang Ning
2013.343 Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” Biobank Prof Li Man Chim
2013.344 Applicability of the HiFocus Mid Scala Electrode and Insertion Tools in Varying Anatomies in Adults and Children Prof. TONG Michael Chi Fai
2013.345 Clinical Bioequivalence Study on Two Crotamiton Cream Formulations Prof. LEE Vincent Hon Leung
2013.346 Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided biliary access in patients with failed common bile duct cannulation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancretography. Dr. TEOH Anthony Yuen Bun
2013.347 Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the management of pseudomyxoma peritonei Dr. LUK Sally Wai Yin

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