Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2014.067 Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (GEP-NET)- A retrospective analysis of clinical features and survival in a tertiary hospital in Hong Kong and topic review Dr. YU Kin Chap
2014.066 Fascial Sheaths Surrounding the Brachial Plexus at the Medial Infraclavicular Fossa – A Retrospective Review of High Definition Ultrasound Images Acquired During Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blockade Prof Karmakar Manoj Kumar
2014.065 Investigation on the optimal dosage for the best carry-on effect in a landing posture training intervention to reduce ankle sprain injury risk Prof Chan Kai-Ming
2014.064 Efficacy of mindfulness training on the full spectrum of well-being: The mediating roles of mindfulness, compassion, and selflessness Prof. MAK Winnie Wing Sze
2014.063 Internet-based mindfulness and rumination-focused cognitive behavioural therapy as selective prevention of anxiety and depression: A randomised controlled trial Prof. MAK Winnie Wing Sze
2014.062 Effects of "Demo Cup" rope skipping training on students' physical activity behaviors, fundamental movement skills, and social skills: A quasi-experiment Professor Ha Amy Sau-ching
2014.061 Modulation of human mast cell functions by hydrogen sulphide Prof. LAU Alaster Hang Yung
2014.060 Environmental and psychosocial correlates of physical activity among children with physical disabilities in home and school settings Prof. SIT Cindy Hui Ping
2014.059 Effectiveness of dextrose prolotherapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial Prof. SIT Regina Wing Shan
2014.058 Airborne particulate matter 2.5 collected in Hong Kong damages DNA of human lung epithelial cells Professor Chen George G
2014.057 Community -based immunization survey in primary school students. Professor Hon Kam Lun Ellis
2014.056 A PHASE 3, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, 26-WEEK MULTICENTER STUDY WITH A 78-WEEK EXTENSION TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ERTUGLIFLOZIN IN SUBJECTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND INADEQUATE GLYCEMIC CONTROL ON METFORMIN MONOTHERAPY Dr. LUK Andrea On Yan
2014.055 A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, MULTI-CENTER TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF ECULIZUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH RELAPSING NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA (NMO) Dr. LAU Alexander Yuk Lun
2014.054 Smoking carcinogens promotes non-small cell lung cancer stem cells via the miR-34b/c-Notch1 pathway Professor Underwood Malcolm J
2014.053 Oral 5-aminosalicyclic Acid Withdrawal in Long Standing Inactive Ulcerative Colitis: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial Prof. NG Siew Chien
2014.052 Advanced 3-D Bioimaging Technology to improve vertebral fracture prediction in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis Prof. TAM Lai Shan
2014.051 Acute Coronary Syndrome Registry: Review of Treatment and Outcome in Last 10 Years Prof. YU Cheuk Man
2014.050 Heart Failure Registry: Review of Treatment and Outcome in Last 10 Years Prof. YU Cheuk Man
2014.049 The prevalence of potentially inappropriate drug use in old age homes in Hong Kong using Beer's Criteria -- A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study Mr HOR CHI KIT
2014.048 Would attention network function differentiate between healthy aging and mild neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease (MND-AD)? Ms Lu Hanna
2014.046 Effect of gait plate on gait pattern of in-toeing pediatric patients. Mr LAU Chun Kit
2014.045 International Surgical Outcomes Study Dr Chan Matthew
2014.041 Pre-treatment biomarker for clinical response to neuronavigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the acute phase treatment of refractory major depressive episode- role of intrinsic functional connectivity Dr. CHAN Sandra Sau Man
2014.040 Sample storage conditions and stability of human gut microbial communities Dr. Chan Dorothy FY
2014.039 Can Virtual Reality exercise reduce the perception of handicap on elderly with dizziness and/ or balance problems in HK community? A randomized-control trial Prof Tong Michael Chi-Fai
2014.038 A pilot study of surgical intervention for childhood obstructive sleep apnoea Dr. Chan Dorothy, Fung Ying
2014.037 Associations between heavy metal status, epigenetics and neurocognitive performance Dr. LAM Hugh S.
2014.036 Agency-related Socio-cognitive Functions in Nonclinical Dissociative Individuals: An Experimental Psychopathology Study Professor Chiu Chui-De
2014.035 A case-control optical imaging study targetting on the functional brain networks related to social communication and repetitive behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Comparison and correlation between diagnoses, symptoms and brain signals in a sample of pre-adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and without Psychiatric Conditions Prof. LAI Kelly Yee Ching
2014.034 A randomized, controlled trial: transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioural therapy (TCBT) versus non-directive supportive therapy (NDST) for mood-related disorders in a sample of Chinese adults Professor Leung Patrick
2014.033 A Case-control Validation Study of the Cantonese Version of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) on DSM-5 Framework: Test of Inter-rater Consistency, Sensitivity, Specificity and Comparisons between Pre-adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and without Psychiatric Conditions Prof. LAI Kelly Yee Ching
2014.032 Online Modulation of Auditory Brainstem Responses to Speech Prof. WONG Patrick Chun Man
2014.031 Attributions and emotions – investigation of the transdiagnostic relationship and a randomized controlled trial on the effect of 4-session metacognitive training in Chinese adult outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and major depressive disorder Dr. SO Suzanne Ho Wai
2014.030 Barriers to optimising interventions for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia and diarrhoea in Hong Kong children Prof. NELSON Edmund Anthony
2014.029 A PHASE 3, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, 26-WEEK MULTICENTER STUDY WITH A 78-WEEK EXTENSION TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ERTUGLIFLOZIN IN SUBJECTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND INADEQUATE GLYCEMIC CONTROL ON METFORMIN MONOTHERAPY Dr. TSANG Chiu Chi
2014.028 A Phase III, Open-Label, Extension Trial of ECU-NMO-301 to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Patients with Relapsing Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Dr. LAU Alexander Yuk Lun
2014.027 The Utility of Second Generation Colon Capsule Endoscopy in Ulcerative Colitis Prof. NG Siew Chien
2014.026 Biobank - Investigating the Gut Microbiota, Genetics, Epigenetics and Metabolites Prof. NG Siew Chien
2014.025 Early detection of type 2 diabetes for community-based elderly population using breath analysis by selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) Prof. ZEE Benny Chung-Ying
2014.024 Determination of retinal image characteristics using statistical texture and fractal analysis methods for Alzheimer's disease Prof. ZEE Benny Chung Ying
2014.023 Hong Kong Registry of Early Onset Dementia Prof. MOK Vincent Chung Tong
2014.022 A Prospective Study to Characterize the Management and Outcome of Clostridium Difficile Infection in Asian Pacific Countries Dr. Wong Hei Sunny
2014.021 Long-term follow-up comparison between laparoscopic adrenalectomy and radiofrequency ablation in treating aldosterone-producing adenoma Dr Liu Yuk Wah Shirley
2014.020 The Genetic Contribution to Drug Induced Renal Injury: The Drug Induced Renal Injury Consortium (DIRECT) Dr PANG Wing Fai
2014.019 Developing Human Amiotic Membrane as a Biological Dressing for Burns and Wound Care Dr. CHIU Tor Wo
2014.018 Determining screening strategies for early detection of pre-diabetes and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes among Hong Kong Chinese aged 35 to 65 years Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying
2014.016 Surgical Outcome of Medial Rectus Resection for Recurrent Exotropia Dr. LUK Abbie
2014.015 Tinnitus in early secondary school children: prevalence and associated risk factors Prof Kam Chi Shan
2014.014 Benefits, safety and efficacy of the HiResolution™ Bionic Ear cochlear implant System including the HiFocus Mid-Scala electrode array, in subjects with uni- or bilateral acquired sensorineural severe-to-profound hearing loss Prof. TONG Michael Chi-Fai
2014.013 Evaluation on the Efficacy of Advanced Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients without Polysomnography Dr Leung Moon Wah

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