Approved Study Database
| Ref. No. | Scientific Title | Principal investigator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Patient's and Surgeons' Expectation and Concerns in ACL Reconstruction Surgery | 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 |
| 2008.515 | A Multi-center, Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled 12-week Study to Investigate Glycemic Parameters of Efficacy, Safety/ Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Five Dose Levels of RO4998452 in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Professor Kong Alice Pik-Shan |
| 2008.514 | A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blinded, Multicenter Study of the Induction and Maintenance of Clinical Response and Remission by Vedolizumab (MLN0002) in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis | Prof Sung Joseph |
| 2008.513 | An International, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind Study of Vorinostat (MK-0683) or Placebo in Combination with Bortezomib in Patients with Multiple Myeloma | Prof Cheng Gregory |
| 2008.512 | A Phase II Single Arm, Multi-Centre Study of Bevacizumab (Avastin_) Pre- and Post- Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) Treatment for Localised Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) | Prof. Lai Bo San Paul |
| 2008.511 | Trabeculectomy with Adjunctive Intra-Vitreal Injection of Bevacizumab(AVASTIN). A Preliminary Study. | Professor Lam Dennis Shun Chiu |
| 2008.510 | Phaco-Trabeculectomy with Adjunctive Intra-Vitreal Injection of Bevacizumab (Avastin). A Preliminary Study. | Professor Lam Dennis Shun Chiu |
| 2008.509 | Needling with Adjunctive Intra-Vitreal Injection of Bevacizumab (AVASTIN). A Preliminary Study. | Professor Lam Dennis Shun Chiu |
| 2008.508 | A Phase 3, Open-label Study to Determine the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Vedolizumab MLN0002 in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn | Prof Sung Joseph |
| 2008.507 | A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blinded, Multicenter Study of the Induction and Maintenance of Clinical Response and Remission by Vedolizumab MLN0002 in Patients with Moderate to Severe Crohn | Prof Sung Joseph |
| 2008.506 | A Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Sham Control, Parallel Arm Trial to Assess Effectiveness and Safety of the Ischemic Stroke System ISS, as an Adjunct to Standard of Care in Subjects with Acute Ischemic Stroke | Assistant Professor LEUNG Thomas Wai Hong |
| 2008.505 | A Multi-center, Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled 12-week Study to Investigate Glycemic Parameters of Efficacy, Safety/Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Five Dose Levels of RO4998452 in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Prof. Brian Tomlinson |
| 2008.504 | The effect of refractive error and axial length on exophthalmometry in Chinese Graves | Dr Ho Chun Ho |
| 2008.503 | Predictors of Antihypertensive Response to Bisoprolol and Hydrocholorothiazide: An Open-labelled, Placebo-controlled Crossover Study to Investigate the Genetic and Biomedical Predictors of Blood Pressure Response in Chinese Patients with Mild to Moderate Hypertension | Professor Tomlinson Brian |
| 2008.502 | Hormonal Responses to Whole Body Vibration Exercise with Different Vibration Protocols in Elderly Individuals: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial | Mr Tam Tsz King Bjorn |
| 2008.501 | Effect of a ramped position on ease of endotracheal intubation by novice intubators: randomised crossover trial | Dr WAI Ka Chung Abraham |
| 2008.500 | Development and Application of a Real-time PCR Protocol for Rapid and Simultaneous Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Drug Resistance and Beijing Genotype in a Diagnostic Laboratory Setting | Dr Leung Tung Yiu (Eric) |
| 2008.499 | Prospective Observational Study on Relationship between the Effect of Pregnancy and the Progerssion to Chronic Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Female Carriers of the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | LAO Terence |
| 2008.498 | Clinical course and outcome of antibiotic resistant and susceptible non-typhi Salmonella Enterica Infection in Hong Kong, PRC | IP Margaret |
| 2008.497 | Prospective Data-Collection for assessment on Efficacy of Invasive Weight Management Program for Morbidly Obese Patients | Dr. WONG Simon Kin Hung |
| 2008.496 | REM sleep behavioral disorder in Psychiatric patients: a hidden but serious condition. A Case-control study | Prof Wing Yun Kwok |
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