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Clinical trials and research at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 104 clinical trials run by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in Hong Kong (94), China (12), Ethiopia (1)). By phase: Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (104)
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Reactive Balance Training with Augmented Reality for Older Adults
This study tests whether reactive balance training using augmented reality helps older adults who are at risk of falling, compared with regular treadmill walking.
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Mental imagery with self-regulation to help daily activities in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a six-week program of mental imagery combined with self-regulation can help people with Parkinson’s perform daily activities better than standard learning or exercise.
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Lycium barbarum polysaccharide for dry eye symptoms in adults
Adults with dry eye disease will try taking Lycium barbarum polysaccharide tablets twice daily for 12 weeks to see if their symptoms and eye tests improve and to check safety.
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LiFE-SePBT: A Friendly Balance Program to Help Older Adults Stay Steady at Home
We’re testing whether a light, lifestyle-based balance exercise program with small perturbations can improve balance for older adults who are at risk of falling.
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Three rTMS approaches to lessen insomnia-related pain after exercise-induced muscle soreness
This study tests whether three different rTMS approaches can reduce pain sensitivity and improve recovery in adults with insomnia after inducing muscle soreness from exercise.
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Insomnia and Sleep Disruption's Effect on Pain Sensitivity and Muscle Soreness After Exercise
This study tests whether poor sleep or insomnia affects how people feel pain and recover from exercise-induced muscle soreness in healthy adults.
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Effectiveness of a Multi-disciplinary Vision Rehabilitation Program for Adults with Visual Impairment
We’re testing whether a multi-disciplinary vision rehab program helps adults with vision loss more than standard rehab or waiting.
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Telephone-Coached Sleep Bibliotherapy for Dementia Caregivers
This study tests whether an 8-week, telephone-guided sleep self-help program helps informal caregivers of people with dementia sleep better.
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Acute Muscle Pain and Sleep in Insomnia vs. Healthy Sleepers
This study tests how temporary muscle soreness after intense exercise affects sleep in people with insomnia compared to healthy adults.
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ICF-based interdisciplinary case management for adults with intellectual disability
This study tests whether an ICF-based interdisciplinary case management approach can improve functioning, participation, and quality of life for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability receiving community rehabilitation services.
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AI-supported sleep program for people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia
A small randomized trial tests an AI-assisted behavioral sleep program to help people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia who have sleep problems.
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Cross-modal cerebellar stimulation to improve balance and vision in glaucoma
In older adults with glaucoma, this study tests whether different cerebellar transcranial electrical stimulation methods can improve balance and visual-cognitive function.
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Combined brain stimulation and yoga for improving cognition in psychosis
This study tests whether active brain stimulation plus yoga can improve thinking skills and daily function in adults with psychosis.
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Electroacupuncture for neck stiffness in chronic neck pain
This study tests whether a 20-minute electroacupuncture session can change neck muscle stiffness right away in adults with chronic neck pain, using ultrasound to measure the effect.
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Closed-loop brain-muscle control with a wrist-hand rehabilitation robot after stroke
In people with chronic stroke, this study tests whether a wrist-hand rehab robot guided by both brain signals and muscle activity helps more than muscle-driven control alone.
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Oral Motor and Cognitive Dual-Task Training for Oral Frailty and Cognitive Impairment
This program tests if combining oral-motor exercises with simple thinking tasks can improve mouth function and thinking skills in adults with oral frailty and mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment.
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Morning Activation to Boost Mood After Stroke
A six-week behavioral program is tested to see if it helps mood and daily functioning in adults who had a stroke and feel depressed or slow to get going in the morning.
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Visual-attentional training to help Chinese reading in kids with dyslexia
This study tests whether training a fast visual-attentional skill with video game exercises can help children with dyslexia read Chinese better.
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Sleep and Chronotype linked to Prosocial Choices
This observational study tests whether people’s sleep quality and chronotype relate to how they decide to allocate money in a hypothetical task.
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Ecological Momentary Assessment–Based Self‑Management for Stroke Recovery
A small feasibility test will see if a smartphone app that tracks moods and daily activities, then gives personalized tips, can help adults in Hong Kong who have had a stroke feel better and function better.
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Morning Bright Light for Better Daytime Functioning in University Students
This study tests whether a one-week, morning 30-minute bright light session improves sleep quality and daytime alertness and mood in healthy university students.
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Chronotype and time-of-day test of time perception in morning and evening types
This study tests whether matching a person’s chronotype (morning or evening) with the testing time (morning or evening) changes how accurately they perceive time.
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Color perception and binocular rivalry: how individual differences relate to daily states
This observational study tests how people’s color perception and binocular rivalry vary and whether those differences relate to chronotype, sleep, fatigue, and sex.
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Nurse-led Integrated Home Health Service for Parents of Children Requiring Respiratory Support
This study tests whether a nurse-led home health service helps parents better manage their child’s respiratory symptoms at home.
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Near-eye training to improve distance eye alignment in intermittent exotropia
A home-based 12-week program tests whether training the eyes at a distance can improve control of outward eye turn in children and young adults with intermittent exotropia, and whether wearing reading glasses during training helps more.
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Myopia control with two novel soft contact lenses in children
This study tests whether two new soft contact lenses can better slow myopia progression in children aged 7–12 compared with standard single-vision lenses.
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Modified DIMS glasses for myopia in children
This study tests whether two versions of modified DIMS spectacle lenses can influence choroidal thickness and eye growth in 6- to 13-year-olds with myopia.
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Boosting physical reserve to help frail older adults stay resilient.
This project tests whether a 3-month program of combined aerobic and resistance exercise can increase physical reserve and help older adults with physical frailty keep their thinking and mobility skills.
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Real-time phone program to improve screen-time self-regulation and well-being
This project tests a phone-based program that asks young adults (18–25) to upload screen-time screenshots and do short reflections to see if that helps them manage recreational screen use and feel better.
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Brain stimulation plus aerobic exercise to improve thinking and mobility in cognitively frail older adults
This project will test whether adding short bursts of brain stimulation to regular aerobic exercise helps older adults with cognitive frailty improve thinking and walking.
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Dyadic self-management with caregivers for older adults with diabetes and cognitive concerns
This study tests whether adding caregiver support to a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program helps older adults with diabetes and mild cognitive impairment see better diabetes control and cognitive function.
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Digital mirror therapy versus conventional mirror therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This test will see if a digital mirror therapy program helps adults with chronic stroke improve arm movement more than conventional mirror therapy.
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Tui Jing (deep Gua Sha) for reducing depressive symptoms and improving nervous-system function
This test tries Tui Jing, a deep Gua Sha therapy, to see if it helps adults with depression and changes autonomic activity measured by heart-rate variability.
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Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reduce smoking and change brain connectivity in people with schizophrenia
This trial tests whether group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people with schizophrenia who smoke to quit and changes brain responses to tobacco cues.
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Using two coils of magnetic stimulation to measure and modulate brain inhibition after stroke
This study tests a new TMS-EEG method to measure interhemispheric inhibition after stroke and compares it with the standard TMS-EMG method in stroke patients and healthy controls, plus explores how ccPAS with different timing affects that inhibition.
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Ear vagus nerve stimulation plus TENS to improve arm movement after stroke
This study will test whether combining gentle ear vagus nerve stimulation with TENS and task-focused practice can help improve upper‑limb movement in people more than six months after a stroke.
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Focused LED red-light treatment for adults with nearsightedness
This pilot tests whether short, home-based red LED light sessions can thicken the choroid and boost choroidal blood flow in adults ages 18–50 with mild to moderate myopia.
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rTMS plus dual-task gait training to improve walking and thinking after stroke
This trial will test whether brief rTMS to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex given before dual-task walking training helps people with chronic stroke walk and think better when doing both at once.
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Self-administered acupressure for knee osteoarthritis in older adults at Hong Kong community centers
This project tests whether a self-taught acupressure program can reduce knee pain and improve function for older adults with knee osteoarthritis who attend Hong Kong community centers.
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Tracking and predicting chemotherapy-related nerve damage in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Researchers will track how vincristine-related nerve damage develops over time in children (ages 8–17) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and try to identify factors that predict different symptom patterns.
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Edge AI augmented reality hand hygiene training for healthcare students and staff
This trial will test an Edge AI-powered augmented reality system that gives real-time, personalised handwashing training for healthcare students and hospital staff.
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HIIT to reduce fatigue after stroke
This project will test whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces fatigue in people aged 40–80 who had an ischemic stroke 6–60 months ago, compared with moderate exercise or stretching.
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Robot-assisted tailored activity programme for people with dementia and their caregivers
This trial will try a 12-week robot-assisted, personalized activity programme to increase physical activity for people with mild-to-moderate dementia and their family caregivers.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy plus exercise for older adults with chronic low-back pain
This trial will test whether combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with exercise and back-care education helps people aged 60 and over manage chronic low-back pain.
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Expressive art therapy plus exercise for older adults with chronic low back pain
This project will try combining group expressive art activities with supervised exercise to see if it reduces pain and improves function in adults aged 60 and over with chronic low back pain.
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Group art therapy combined with exercise for adults with chronic low back pain
This project will try supervised group art therapy together with exercise to see if it reduces pain and improves function and quality of life for adults aged 18–59 with chronic low back pain.
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How chronic non-specific low back pain affects thinking and the brain in older adults
We will see if chronic non-specific low back pain is linked to poorer executive skills (like inhibition, switching, and working memory) and brain changes in people aged 60–85.
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Tele-group CBT for families of people with schizophrenia
A online group program tests whether a family-based cognitive behavioral intervention delivered to people with schizophrenia and their family members can help reduce caregiver stress and improve symptoms for patients.
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Combined tsES and NMES robotic training for post-stroke upper-limb rehab
This trial tests whether a multimodal program using trans-spinal electrical stimulation, NMES-driven robotics, and task-focused therapy can improve upper-limb function after stroke.
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Exergame combined physical-and-cognitive training for 50–60-year-olds with subjective memory decline in China
This pilot will test whether an exercise video game that combines physical and thinking tasks can improve movement, thinking, and doing both at once in Chinese adults aged 50–60 who notice memory decline.
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Stand By Me: Adventure-based anti-drug training for young adults
This program tests whether a short adventure-based training camp can build a network of resilient, informed young adults who help prevent drug abuse.
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810 nm light therapy for chronic knee pain and synovitis
This trial will test whether 810 nm light therapy can reduce pain and knee inflammation in adults aged 40–80 with chronic knee pain and ultrasound-confirmed synovitis.
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Digital storytelling program for teenage childhood cancer survivors
This program will try digital storytelling to see if it reduces depressive symptoms and improves self-esteem and quality of life in Cantonese-speaking childhood cancer survivors aged 13 to 18.
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Exploring brain stimulation effects using advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing how a type of brain stimulation affects brain activity in healthy adults to help us understand more about mental health.
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Blood Flow Restriction Walking for stroke-related sarcopenia
This study tests whether walking with blood flow restriction helps improve muscle strength and physical function in people who had a chronic stroke and have sarcopenia.
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Improving leg function in stroke survivors using exercise and electrical stimulation
This study is testing if a mix of light weight training and electrical stimulation can help stroke survivors improve their leg strength and mobility.
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Tai Chi vs acupuncture for migraine prevention and brain changes
This trial tests whether Tai Chi or acupuncture can reduce migraine attacks in Chinese women and whether either approach changes brain structure.
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Comparing explicit and implicit language interventions for Cantonese-speaking children with language disorders
This study is testing whether a direct teaching method or a more natural approach helps Cantonese-speaking children with language disorders improve their ability to use complex sentences.
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Improving movement quality and balance in people with chronic low back pain through trunk muscle training
This study is testing whether trunk muscle training can help people with chronic low back pain improve their movement and balance compared to a group that only receives education about back care.
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Nurse-led mobile app support to help parents manage symptoms for children on mechanical ventilation
This project will test whether a nurse-led proactive mobile app helps parents of children on mechanical ventilation feel more confident managing their child's symptoms.
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AI system for self-screening diabetic eye disease
This study is testing a new AI system that lets people with diabetes check their own eyes for signs of eye disease to see how well it works in different clinic settings.
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tDCS plus computerized cognitive training for children with autism
This project will test whether daily tDCS sessions combined with computer-based cognitive training can improve cognitive processing in 8–12-year-old children with autism compared with sham stimulation.
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WhatsApp-based person-centered self-care support for homebound older adults
This project will test whether six bi-weekly WhatsApp video calls with nurse case managers using a person-centered approach help homebound older adults improve self-care, independence, and well-being compared with conventional provider-led calls.
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Personalized exercise program to improve walking in stroke patients
This study tests if a personalized exercise program can help stroke patients improve their walking and balance better than a standard exercise routine.
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Using resting‑state brain connectivity to predict who benefits from tDCS in adolescents with autism
This project will test whether resting‑state brain connectivity can predict which adolescents (ages 12–22) with autism benefit from anodal or cathodal tDCS to the left DLPFC versus sham.
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Home-based Tai Chi program for heart failure patients and their caregivers
This study is testing whether a home-based Tai Chi program can help heart failure patients feel better and make it easier for their caregivers to support them.
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Combining electrical stimulation techniques to improve lower limb function in stroke patients
This study is testing if combining two types of electrical stimulation can help stroke patients improve their leg strength and walking ability during rehab.
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Movement-based sensorimotor training to help with rotator cuff shoulder pain
This study tests whether 12 weeks of movement representation techniques with sensorimotor training can reduce pain for people 50 and older with rotator cuff–related shoulder pain.
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Transcranial direct current stimulation to improve walking in stroke patients
This study is testing if a brain stimulation technique can help stroke survivors walk better while doing two things at once.
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Effect of brain stimulation and therapy on fatigue after stroke
This study is testing if brain stimulation combined with therapy can help stroke survivors feel less tired and improve their overall well-being.
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Standardized subcutaneous LMWH injections for people with cardiovascular disease.
This will test whether using a standardized method for giving twice-daily subcutaneous LMWH injections reduces bruising and pain for people with cardiovascular disease in cardiac care units.
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Balance training for older adults to prevent falls
This study is testing if a new type of balance training can help older adults stay steady on their feet and prevent falls better than traditional balance exercises.
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Combining brain stimulation with cognitive-motor training for stroke recovery
This study is testing if combining brain stimulation with special training can help stroke patients improve their ability to walk and do other tasks at the same time.
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Effects of red light therapy on eye structures in myopic adults
This study is testing different red light therapy techniques to see how they affect the eye structures of young adults with nearsightedness.
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Effects of Theta Burst Stimulation on Pain and Cognition in Older Adults
This study is testing whether a new brain stimulation technique can help older adults with chronic pain feel better and think more clearly.
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Childbirth education program to prevent postpartum depression in teenage mothers
This study is testing a childbirth education program for first-time teenage mothers in Ethiopia to see if it can help prevent postpartum depression and improve their overall well-being.
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Mobile app for assessing and rehabilitating oral-motor functions in stroke patients
This study is testing a mobile app to see if it can help stroke patients improve their mouth and speech movements by comparing its results with those from speech therapists.
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Neurophysiological changes from balance training in older adults
This study is testing if a special balance training program can help older adults improve their stability and brain function compared to regular treadmill walking.
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High-intensity interval training for stroke rehabilitation
This study is testing if high-intensity interval training can help improve muscle strength in people who have had a stroke compared to moderate exercise and stretching.
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Priming theta burst stimulation intensity for improving arm recovery after stroke
This trial will test whether low‑intensity priming intermittent theta burst stimulation helps people with chronic stroke regain better arm movement compared with conventional priming, nonpriming, or sham stimulation.
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Using brain-computer interface neurofeedback to improve stroke rehabilitation
This study is testing whether a special brain-computer interface can help stroke patients improve their arm movement better than a standard training method.
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Green Oasis (GO) wellness program for transitional housing residents
This project will try the Green Oasis (GO) wellness program with transitional housing residents to see if it increases physical activity, gardening participation, happiness, and overall quality of life.
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Telephone coaching using graphic narratives for dementia caregivers
This study is testing if telephone coaching with graphic stories can help reduce depression and improve the well-being of caregivers taking care of people with dementia.
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Using intermittent theta-burst stimulation to treat major depression
This study is testing if a gentler form of brain stimulation can help people with major depression feel better, especially those who haven't found relief with regular medications.
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tDCS plus cognitive training to improve thinking in persistent post-concussion syndrome
This trial will test whether gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training can improve thinking and memory in adults with ongoing post-concussion symptoms from a mild head injury 1–6 years ago.
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Online mindfulness program for children with ADHD
This study tests whether an online mindfulness program can help children with ADHD feel better and also support their parents' mental health.
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Comparing treatments for myopia in children
This study is testing whether a special eye drop or special glasses can help slow down worsening eyesight in children aged 7 to 9 with myopia.
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Combining music and taekwondo training for children with autism
This study is testing if adding music to taekwondo training can help improve the mental and physical well-being of children with autism aged 7 to 9.
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Effects of brain stimulation on adolescents with autism
This study is testing if a type of brain stimulation can help reduce anxiety, aggression, impulsivity, and inattention in teenagers with autism.
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Improving mobility in glaucoma patients using video games and exercise
This study is testing if playing action video games combined with exercise can help glaucoma patients improve their mobility and feel less afraid of falling.
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Improving vision in glaucoma patients using electrical stimulation and learning techniques
This study is testing if combining brain stimulation with special learning techniques can help improve vision in people with glaucoma.
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Intelligent nighttime brace with smart padding for treating scoliosis in adolescents
This study is testing a new smart nighttime brace for teenagers with scoliosis to see if it can help correct their spine while they sleep without interfering with their daily life.
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Impact of reading lamp color temperature on myopia development in children
This study is testing whether different colors of reading lamps can affect the development of nearsightedness in children aged 4 to 18 over a year.
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Step training for older adults with mild dementia
This study tests if a step-training program can help older adults with mild dementia improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling.
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Using a new biofeedback device to help women with stress urinary incontinence
This study tests whether a new biofeedback device can help women with stress urinary incontinence improve their pelvic floor muscle training and overall symptoms compared to doing it on their own.
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Using electrical stimulation to improve cognitive and motor function in stroke patients
This study is testing if two types of electrical stimulation can help improve thinking and movement skills in people who have had a stroke.
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Effects of brain stimulation on adolescents with autism
This study is testing if a type of brain stimulation combined with cognitive training can help improve anxiety, aggression, and social communication in adolescents with autism.
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Developing and validating the EFT self-assessment tool for adolescents with cancer
This project will test whether the EFT, a self-assessment tool, helps adolescents with cancer choose safe and appropriate levels of physical activity.
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Using machine learning to predict treatment outcomes of brain stimulation in adolescents with autism
This study is testing if a brain stimulation treatment can help teenagers with autism and using technology to predict how well it might work for them.
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Ankle-foot rehabilitation using a robotic device for stroke patients
This study is testing a new robotic device to help stroke survivors improve their walking and regain better movement in their ankles and feet.
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Robotic arm for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke
This study is testing a new robotic arm to see if it can help stroke patients recover their arm movement better than regular therapy.
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Monitoring pressure for scoliosis brace treatment
This study is testing a new way to measure pressure from a scoliosis brace on teenagers to see if it can help improve comfort and treatment results.
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Using mirror therapy and electrical stimulation to improve arm function after stroke
This study is testing if using mirror therapy with electrical stimulation can help stroke patients improve their arm function and daily activities better than a fake version of the therapy.
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Innovative textile braces for treating adolescent scoliosis
This study is testing new textile braces for teenagers with scoliosis to see if they can help straighten their spines and improve their overall comfort and confidence.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are recruiting right now?
104, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in Hong Kong (94 trials), China (12 trials), Ethiopia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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