Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2011.485 Exploratory study on the effect of Neurofeedback on Dyslexia HO Sze Man Gladys
2011.486 Incidence and clinical significance of viral co-infection in bronchiolitis LI Martin Albert
2011.487 Does vegetable consumption reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a Chinese population? A case-control study LING Sai On
2011.488 A cross-sectional survey on the level of physical activity in patients attending General Out-patient Clinics WONG Pak Kin
2011.489 Providing Repeat Prescription for Patients with Controlled Hypertension – a randomized controlled trial Prof. YIP Benjamin Hon Kei
2011.490 Free fatty acid-elicited non-apoptotic DNA damage- a biological link between type 2 diabetes/obesity and cancer development LEE Shao Chin
2011.491 Use of the PHQ-4 for screening of and treatment preference on depression and axiety in Hong Kong Chinese patients WU Chun Yu
2011.492 Prevalence of Human Adenovirus-36 (Ad-36) Infection in Hong Kong Chinese School Children And Its Association with Obesity and Obesity Related Cardiometablic Risk Factors Prof. KONG Alice Pik Shan
2011.493 Hand eczema among inhabilitants of a public housing estate in Hong Kong: a self-administered questionnaire survey Dr Luk Nai Ming
2011.494 Impact of a Pharmacist Led Medication Management and Compliance Clinic on Patient's Medication Knowledge and Compliance Ms HO PUI YEE
2011.495 Evaluation of Nitrous Oxide In the Gas Mixture for Anaesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial for the Prevention of Chronic Pain After Major Abdominal Surgery Dr. Chan Tak Vai Matthew
2011.496 High-sensitivity cardiac troponin for early detection of vascular events after noncardiac surgery Dr. CHAN Matthew Tak Vai
2011.497 Liver Cancer Treatment Collaboration Study WONG Lai Hung Grace
2011.498 A prospetive study to investigate the diagnostic utilities of specific plasma microRNAs, prior identified by microarray profiling and quantitative PCR, for early diagnosis of late-onset systemic infection and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants NG Pak Cheung
2011.499 "The Sound of Photo": An Evaluation study of the Photography Training Program for People with Mental Illness CHU Man Keung
2011.500 The Health-Benefits of Expressive Writing, Self-comparison Journaling and Emotion-focused Writing: Randomised controlled trial Ms Wong Celia Ching Yee
2011.501 A quasi-experimental study of a skin care protocol on improving skin hydration and reducing skin tear in geriatric patients Dr. Chan Yue Lai Helen
2011.502 Circulating ligands of the epidermal growth factor receptor - prognostic and predictive role in patients who are receiving anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy for metastatic colorectalc cancer MA Brigette
2011.503 Validation of Asia-Pacific Colorectal Screening Score (APCS score) Prof. SUNG Joseph Jao Yiu
2011.504 Retrospective study of collateral circulation assessment in patients with symptomatic intractranial atherosclerosis LAU Yuk Lun Alexandra
2011.505 Outcome of acute stroke and patients who received intravenous thrombolysis LAU Yuk Lun Alexandra
2011.506 Transvaginal ultrasound probe contamination by the Human Papillomavirus in the Emergency Department MA Shuk Ting Christine
2011.507 A prospective observation study for assessment of prevalence and risk factors of adrenal insufficency in cirrhotic patients CHAU Suet Ming
2011.508 Does stoma closure really improve quality of life after rectal cancer surgery? A multi-centre study in Asia LEE Fung Yee Janet
2011.509 In vivo assessment of periaricular and generalized bone loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by high resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography Prof. LI Edmund
2011.510 Comparison of the effect of denosumab and alendronate on bone density and microarchitecture in rheumatoid arthritis females with low bone mass: A randomized controlled trial Prof. Tam Lai Shan
2011.511 Multiple antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic-susceptible Escherichia coli urinary tract intection in hospitalized children in Hong Kong: A multicentre case-control study CHAN Yick Chun Johnny
2011.513 A community-based epidemiological study of REM sleep behavior disorder: a 2-phase study with polysomnographic confirmation Prof. WING Yun Kwok
2011.514 Upper respiratory tract infection: experience, knowledge and attitude of patients and doctors on medication usage (UREKA) KUNG Kenny
2011.515 Electroacupuncture for Elder Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): a Randomized Patient and Assessor-Blind Sham-Controlled Trial Prof. LEUNG Albert Wing Nang
2011.516 Mobile self-compassionate mood tracking and journaling for the promotion of public mental health: Randomised controlled trial Prof. Mak Winnie Wing Sze
2011.517 An evaluation of "MIND EASY": An innovative web-based self-help programme for young people impacted by mild depression of anxiety MAK Winnie
2011.518 Association between waiting times and mortality in Accident and Emergency Department: A retrospective study CHEUNG Karen
2011.519 Pathophysiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia in post-irradiation nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients in relation to penetration-aspiration Prof. TONG Michael Chi Fai
2011.520 A Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of the Co-Administration of Sitagliptin and Atorvastatin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin Monotherapy Dr. Kung Kenny
2011.521 A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study Followed by an Open-Label Continuation Period to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Two Different Regimens of Mipomersen in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Inadequately Controlled Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Prof. TOMLINSON Brian
2011.522 A Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of the Co-Administration of Sitagliptin and Atorvastatin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin Monotherapy Dr. Risa OZAKI
2011.523 A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study of AMG 386 With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin as First-line Treatment of Subjects With FIGO Stage III-IV Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Tube Cancers Dr. Ho Wing Ming
2011.524 A study on the ambulatory management of febrile neutropenia in patients with cancer undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy Dr. Chan Stephen Lam
2011.525 Colorectal Cancer Screening in Diabetes Patients: A case-control Study (DM Colon Study) Dr. Chan Heyson
2011.526 Comparison of Medical Dispatch System preformed by FSCC Staff to Triage System preformed by the RN of Accident and Emergency Department Mr. WAN KWOK LEUNG
2011.527 Safety & Effectiveness of Nurse Performed Colonoscopies under Supervision: A Randomized Controlled Study in Asia (NE Study) DR HUI ARIC JOSUN
2011.528 Chief Project Title: The Role of Interferon Gamma Releasing Assays (IGRA) in Screening and Monitoring for Tuberculosis during Anti-TNF therapy in Patients with Immune-mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) Sub-study 1: To evaluate the IGRA status of IBD patients receiving anti-TNF therapy or other immunosuppressive drugs Sub-Study 2: A prospective study of serial interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) infection in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) treated with biologics Sub-Study 3: A retrospective study on the rate of tuberculosis infection in patients treated with biologics Prof. NG Siew Chien
2011.529 Effectiveness of warm lignocaine in reducing infiltration pain during digital nerve block injection: A randomized controlled trial. Ms CHAN LAI MAN
2011.530 Using bipolar technology for transurethral resection of bladder tumor – a randomized controlled trial Dr. CHAN Eddie Shu Yin
2011.531 The effect of local injury to the endometrium on pregnancy rate for patients undergoing natural-cycle frozen-thawed embryo transfer: a randomized study Dr. KONG Wing Shan
2011.532 Cost-effectiveness of Ultra-early Aneurysm Treatment for Subarachnoid Haemorrhage assessed by a Model based on Hong Kong Hospital Authority Costs Professor Wong Kwok Chu
2011.533 Statins and White Matter Lesion Progression: A Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group Study Prof. Mok Vincent Chung Tong
2011.534 Type D personality in patients contemplating coronary revascularization YAN Ping Yen Bryan
2011.535 The health economics of a pharmacogenetic testing policy in antiepileptic drug therapy KWAN Patrick

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