Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2008.568 Changes in food and supplements consumption before and after diagnosis affecting qualtiy of life in breast cancer survivors Prof Chor Josette
2008.567 Study of neonatal natural killer cell activation through cytokine, bacterial protein and accessory cell stimulations, and comparison with NK cell characteristics from neonates with bacterial infection Dr Ho Wen Ying
2008.566 Introduction of a Modified Prehospital Stroke Screening Tool at the Emergency Department (ED) Ms Mak Siu Kuen, Paulina
2008.565 Comparative investigation on Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation in Preterm infants: differential cellular RNA expression in bowel tissues, and regulation of the FOXA1 and ARG1 signals NG Pak Cheung
2008.564 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Childbirth in Hong Kong Chinese Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors Ms Lau Kam Yan
2008.563 The lived experiences of family caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Hong Kong Assoc Prof Chien Wai Tong
2008.562 Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Urinary Symptoms among Hong Kong Chinese Women in Postpartum Ms Chan Pik Ha
2008.561 Development of a Combined Diagnostic Procedure for the Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Using Serum Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) Professor Zee Benny
2008.560 The effect of aortocaval compression on maternal haemodynamics during labour Dr LEE Shara WY
2008.559 Elucidating the role of the metastasis-associated SLBLING protein osteopontin in nasopharyngeal cancer Prof Chan Anthony
2008.558 Benefit of Yoga on Low Back Pain Cheng Kai Fun Derek
2008.557 A comparison of the effectiveness of IV dextrose versus IM glucagon at restoring full consciousness within 5 mintues in the prehospital treatment of patients with hypoglycaemia Mr CHEUNG KWOK FUNG EDWIN
2008.556 Survey on NSAIDs uses among Hong Kong Marathon Runners TAM Kar Bik
2008.555 Evaluation the effects of post-exercise static stretching on the change and recovery rate in tissue oxygenation and haemoglobin level of quadriceps after short sprint cycling by using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). A cross-over study Mr. Chan Chi Fung
2008.554 Measurement of adipokines to predict future cardiovascular events in incident peritoneal dialysis patients Prof Kwan Bonnie Ching Ha
2008.553 Effect of anticipation on Knee Kinematric during Cutting and Jumping Maneuvers in Healthy Male Individuals Ms Lai Pik Kwan
2008.552 The Impact of Fast-Track Perioperative Program on the Clinical and Immunological Outcomes after Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in Hong Kong Chinese Patients: A Prospective Randomized Trial Dr. Ng Simon Siu-Man
2008.551 Prevalence of Jumper Miss Kwong Hoi Hang
2008.550 5-year clinical outcome of clients presenting to a territory-wide Elderly Suicide Prevention Program (ESPP) 2002-2006 Prof Chan Sau Man Sandra
2008.548 Dysphagia Rehabilitation for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Post Radiotherapy: Traditional Rehabilitation versus Transctaneous Electrical Stimulation Professor Tong Michael, Chi-fai
2008.547 Investigation of Genetic Variants in Genes of the Serotonergic System in Poststroke Emotional Incontinence Prof Tang Wai Kwong
2008.546 A Randomized Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Mechanism of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Acupoints (Acu-TENS) in Reducing Discomfort Associated with Barostat-induced Rectal Distension Dr. Ng Simon Siu-Man
2008.545 A randomized controlled trial to compare lens extraction by phacoemulsification versus trabeculectomy +/- adjunctive mitomycin C chemotherapy in the treatment of medically uncontrolled chronic angle-closure glaucoma (CACG) without visually significant cat Dr Tham Clement CY
2008.544 Epigenetic regulation of the multidrug resistance transporter ABCG2 in human normal and cancer cells with a range of ABCG2 expression levels TO Kin Wah
2008.543 Health care prioritization in Hong Kong: A Populiaton Survey Professor Woo Jean
2008.542 The Surgical Outcome of Medical Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patients with Recurrent Patella Dislocation: A Retrospective Case Series Study Ms Wong Lai Ting Isabela
2008.541 Enhancement of Muscular Function and Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Early Parkinson's Disease using Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Vibration Treatment - A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Professor Cheung Wing-Hoi
2008.539 Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of the Prevalence Rate and Risk Factors on Ankle Sprain during Hiking in Uniformed Groups by the Use of Self-Administrered Anonymous Questinnaire Mr Lam Wai Ho Oscar
2008.538 A Retrospective Review on Resource Implication of Inter-facility Transport in Emergency Department NO LO Shuk man
2008.537 Patients Phsyiotherapist I Chow Hon Yuen
2008.536 Epstein-Barr Virus and Gastric Cancer: Viral Carcinogenesis through DNA Methylation Dr YU Jun
2008.534 Activation of proallergic thymic stromal lymphopoietin on eosinophils: pathophysiological implications in allergic inflammation Dr Wong CK
2008.533 Reading difficulties in Chinese (L1) and English (L2): Comorbidity and congitive and perceptual correlates in Hong Kong Chinese second graders Professor McBride Catherine Alexandra
2008.532 Computational Morphometry of Semicircular Canals and Cerebellum Derived from Magnetic Resonance Imaging Prof Chu Winnie Chiu-wing
2008.531 Clarification of the role of H. pylori infection on the activation of STAT3 through dissecting STAT3 signaling network in gastric cancer Dr YU Jun
2008.530 Can Low-Magnitude, High-Frequency Vibration Treatment Accelerate the Healing of Femoral Shaft Fractures? A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Professor Leung Kwok Sui
2008.529 Evaluation of Antipsychotic Medication Adherence Therapy for Patients with Schizophrenia: A Randomised Controlled Trial Professor Chan Wai Chi, Sally
2008.528 Multicentre Measurement of Paediatrics Surgical Outcomes: Association with Peri-Operative Blood Glucose Levels and Risk Factors for Complications Prof Bower Wendy
2008.527 A Community OT Falls Reduction Program for Elderly Attending A&E Because of Fall Dr Tong Hon Kuan
2008.526 The construction and validation of the Cantonese Spoken Word Recognition Test (SWORT) to measure the word perception ability of Cantonese-speaking children Prof. Lee Kathy Yuet-sheung
2008.525 The Hospital Authority Medical Teams Dr. LAU Lai-shan, Lisa
2008.524 A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs and psychological distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer Dr/ Lam Wendy Wing Tak
2008.523 Effectiveness of Computer-Mediated Information / Support System among People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Randomized Controlled Trial Prof Mak Wing Sze Winnie
2008.522 Retrospective cohort study to compare the occurrence of complication(s) and quality of life between patients with or without internal orthopaedic implant removal Professor Leung Kwok Sui
2008.521 The effect of Shoe Sole Thickness on In-Shoe Plantar Pressure and Perceived Comfort for Patient with Metatarsalgia CHAN Yau Keung
2008.520 The effect of maternal hyperglycaemia during pregnancy on mother's future cardiometabolic risk - a follow up on the HAPO study Prof. MA Ronald Ching Wan
2008.519 The role of neurohormonal dysregulation in the transgenerational effects of maternal diabetes Prof Ma Ronald
2008.518 Progression of cardio-metabolic risk factors in Chinese women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prof Ma Ronald
2008.517 A Randomised, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of 48 Weeks of Once Daily Treatment of Orally Inhaled BI 1744 CL (5µg [2 actuations of 2.5 µg] and 10 µg [2 actuations of 5 µg]) Delivered by the Respimat® Inhaler, and 48 Weeks of Twice Daily Foradil® (12 µg) Delivered by the Aerolizer® Inhaler, in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Professor Hui Shu Cheong, David
2008.516 A Phase III, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, safety and efficacy study of BI 1356 (5 mg), compared to placebo as add on to pre-existing antidiabetic therapy (insulin or any combination with insulin; sulphonylurea or glinides as monotherapy; pioglitazone or any other antidiabetics, excluding only DPP-4 inhibitors other than BI 1356) over 52 weeks in type 2 diabetic patients with severe chronic renal impairment Dr. Ozaki Risa

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