Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2009.491 A six years longitudinal cohort study on the changes in bone density, bone quality and its association with bone turnover markers and curve severity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with and without 2 years of calcium and Vit-D supplementation Dr. LAM Tsz Ping
2009.492 Retrospective analysis of resuscitation room attendances DR DEVLIN JILLIAN
2009.493 Family Studies in children with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Prof. LI Man Chim Albert Martin
2009.494 A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of CNTO 328 (Anti-IL-6 Monoclonal Antibody) Plus Best Supportive Care Compared With Best Supportive Care in Subjects With Multicentric Castleman Disease Dr. WONG Raymond Siu Ming
2009.495 Early Identificaion of significant subclinical brain lesions in community-dwelling elderly persons in Hong Kong Prof Mok Vincent Chung Tong
2009.496 Salivary cortisol and stress: Can salivary cortisol reflect the stress level of infirmary patients? LAM Kuen
2009.497 Follow-up of a randomized clinical trial ("ViNeuro"): Incidence of Cognitive decline and dementia in Chinese Parkinson's disease patients Prof Mok Chung Tong, Vincent
2009.498 Prevalence study on hearing impairment and tinnitus in the adult population of Hong Kong using standard audiometric testing Prof Kam Chi Shan
2009.499 Continuous ST Segment Monitoring and Incidence of Clinical Events in ICD Patients-AnalyST Registry Dr. Fung Jeffrey Wing-Hong
2009.500 Genetic association study of absolute (perfect) pitch Prof. Waye Mary Miu Yee
2009.501 A retrospective review on the epidemiology of children </= 5 years old admitted to a regional hospital in Hong Kong with acute upper respiratory tract infection Professor Li Albert Martin
2009.502 Retrospective case review of intravitreal injections for treating posterior segment disease at a local hospital Dr. Liu Ta Li, David
2009.503 Epidemiology of sports injury in tennis players in Hong Kong Mr. Pang Sing Kin
2009.504 Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcome of clients referred to the Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) Post-Natal Depression (PND) Clinic. Dr. Tang Ka Lam Alan
2009.505 A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of Transcuaneous acupoint electrical stimulation (TAES) on postoperative pain management for patients undergoing open heart surgery Ms Law Wan Sze
2009.507 Comparison of adolescent smoking and an intervention effectiveness between left behind children (LBC) and non-LBC in rural China Professor Griffiths Sian
2009.508 Does participation in leisure activities preserve cognition in late life - an approach from the cognitive reserve hypothesis? Prof Lam Linda Chiu Wa
2009.510 Bridging the Gap between School and Workplace: Developing a Comradeship Program to facilitate Role Transition for New Nurse Graduates Ms HO Becky
2009.511 Waist circumference in children as a predictor of hypertension - a five-year follow-up study Professor Li Albert Martin
2009.512 Validation of selective attention and memory measures as early markers for Alzheimers disease in Hong Kong Prof Tse Chi Shing
2009.513 Decision-making for cervical cancer screening among older Hong Kong Chinese women: A cultural consensus analysis study Professor Shiu Ann Tak Ying
2009.514 To investigate the effectiveness of manual therapy on head-repositioning accuracy and static postural balance in patients with non-traumatic chronic mechanical neck pain Mr. Siu Hon Kit
2009.515 Working Memory and Academic Achievement in children with bstructive Sleep Apena Prof. Li Albert Martin
2009.516 The predictive value of auricular dignosis on coronary heart disease among the Chinese population Dr. SUEN Lorna
2009.517 Investigation on the clinical and biological role of the RUNX3 transcription factor in core-blinding factor acute myeloid leukemia Prof. NG Margaret HL
2009.518 Systematic evaluation of peak ankle inward twisting speed of normal sporting motion in healthy subjects Prof Fong Tik-Pui
2009.519 Correlation between clinic-measured intraocular pressure (IOP) and disease progression in primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) Prof THAM Chee Yung, Clement
2009.520 Pre and Post Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Custom-made Wrist Splint in Management of Ulnar-sided Wrist Pain Mr Lau Chan Fai Lewis
2009.521 Characterization of YAPI as a function oncogene in gastric cancer Prof To Ka Fai
2009.522 Characterization of Epstein-Barr virus induced genetic and epigenetic alterations in cholangiocarcinoma cells Prof To Ka Fai
2009.523 XAMOS - Xarelto in the prophylaxis of post surgical venous thromboembolism affter elective major orthopaedic surgery of hip or knee Prof Cheung Wing Hoi, Louis
2009.524 Reproducibility Study of OABSS (RESORT-1) in Hong Kong Dr. Hou See-ming, Simon
2009.525 Incidence of impaired glucose regulation and diabetes in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease WONG Wai Sun
2009.526 A Phase 2B, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose ranging study evaluating the efficacy and safety of tanezumab for the treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) Dr. Chan Shing Chee
2009.527 Systemic inflammation and endothelial function in children with asthma: effects of inhaled corticosteroid LI Albert Martin
2009.528 A Phase 2B, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Ranging Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Tanezumab for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Pain Associated with Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS) Dr. Ng Chi Fai
2009.529 A study on potential environmental triggers of psotiasis CHIU Lai Shan
2009.530 Efficacy of Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch in Dementia Patients who do not benefit from Oral Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (AChIs) Prof Mok Vincent Chung Tong
2009.531 A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Darbepoetin alfa Treatment on Mortality and Morbidity in Heart Failure (HF) Subjects with Symptomatic Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction and Anemia Professor Yip Gabriel Wai-Kwok
2009.532 BEGIN: ONCE ASIA A Pan Asian trial comparing efficacy and safety of insulin NN1250 and insulin glargine as add on to OAD(s) in subjects with type 2 diabetes. A 26-week randomised, confirmatory, controlled, open label, multicentre, multinational treat-to-target trial comparing the efficacy and safety of SIBA and insulin glargine, both injected once daily as add on to current OAD treatment in insulin na・e subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus qualifying for more intensified treatment Dr Chow Francis Chun-Chung
2009.533 BOOST: INTENSIFY ALL A Pan Asian trial comparing efficacy and safety of NN5401 and biphasic insulin aspart 30 in type 2 diabetes. A 26-week trial, randomised, open-label, two-arm, parallel-group, treat-to-target study comparing efficacy and safety of the soluble insulin analogue combination (SIAC) twice daily with biphasic insulin aspart 30 twice daily, with or without metformin in subjects with type 2 diabetes in inadequate glycaemic control on once or twice daily insulin regimen with or without metformin Dr Chow Francis Chun-Chung
2009.534 Characterization of Myocardial Ischemic and Scar Burdens for Predicting Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute cronary Syndrome: A Prospective Study using Perfusion and Delayed-Enhancement Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associate Professor Lam Yat Yin
2009.535 A randomized controlled trial: the effect of a targeted secondary prevention program on quality of life and risk factor control in Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome Associate Professor Lam Yat Yin
2009.536 An association study between the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles and hypersensitivity reactions to allopurinol Dr. Chiu Lai Shan
2009.537 Quantitative study using questionnaries to investigate Chinese attitudes towards withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment in critical illness scenarios. LAI Wing Yin
2009.538 A prospective study to detect early left ventricular dysfunction in chronic severe mitral regurgitation using advanced tissue echocardiography Dr. Lee Pui-Wai
2009.539 Effects of Aldosterone Blockade on Exercise Tolerance in Patients with Heart Failure and a Normal Ejection Fraction. Prof Yip Gabriel Wai Kwok
2009.540 Normal Reference Values of Twenty-four-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Healthy School-aged Children and Adolescents in Hong Kong Prof Yip Gabriel Wai Kwok
2009.541 The effectiveness of telephone-delivered psycho-education intervention to caregivers of people with dementia Prof. Kwok Timothy
2009.542 Impact of unrecognized peripheral arterial disease and additional prognostic value of ankle-brachial index to risk-stratify patients at high cardiovascular risk undergoing coronary angiography or intervention Prof. YAN Bryan Ping Yen

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