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Research Subject Recruitment

Topic Target Recruitment Status
Effectiveness of the Defocus Incorporated Spectacle Lenses on Fast Progressing Myope: A Randomised Control Trial

Principal Investigator

Dr Dennis Tse

Enquiry

WhatsApp: 6473 5750
Registration: https://rb.gy/ceq02f
Poster: https://ibb.co/pZsYfKK

    • Children aged between 4-12 years
    • Myopia (spherical equivalent): -0.75 or below in both eyes
    • Documented history of fast progressing myopia in the last 2 years:
      • Myopia (spherical equivalent): 0.50D/year or more in one eye or both eyes
    • Anisometropia (spherical equivalent) of 1.50D or less
    • Astigmatism of 2.00 D or less
    • No history on myopia control such as atropine, orthokeratology, or myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses
Recruitment in progress.
The GRADE randomized trial: Glaucoma Rehabilitation with Action viDeo games and Exercise

Principal Investigator

Dr Allen Cheong

Enquiry

WhatsApp / Tel.: 

5910 0087 (Ms Iris Lau)

    • 55-75 years old
    • Both eyes are diagnosed as glaucoma
    • No other eye diseases, no brain diseases (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, brain surgery, epilepsy, neurological disorders, cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia), or any hearing problems
    • Did not have falling history for 3 times or more in the recent half year
    • Diagnosis of primary open-angle (including normal-tension) or angle closure glaucoma with relative scotoma in both eyes;
Recruitment in progress.
Multidisciplinary approach in the early detection of neuropsychological performance in children with developmental dyslexia

Principal Investigator

Dr Jeffrey Leung


Enquiry

WhatsApp / Tel.: 64460945 (Ms Chiu)

Email: wy-vivian.chiu@polyu.edu.hk

 

Registration (in Chinese)
https://bit.ly/3M7LAuT


    • Currently studying in Hong Kong in primary school (Grades 1-6)
    • Mother tongue is Cantonese
Recruitment in progress.
Post-stroke Visual Midline Shift

Principal Investigator

Prof. Henry CHAN

Enquiry

WhatsApp / Tel.: 9532 7389 (Ran Ding)

Email: ran.ding@cevr.hk

    • Over 18 years old
    • Have experienced a first-time stroke within the previous 2 years
    • No other neurological disorder (e.g., Parkinson's) or diagnosed dementia; no previous concussion or head injury
    • Able to attend 1 visit (about 90minutes) at Science Park
Recruitment in progress.
Long-term Choroidal Response to Optical Defocus in Myopic Young Adults

Principal Investigator

Dr Rachel CHUN

Enquiry

Email: cht.dims@polyu.edu.hk

 

Recruitment details (in Chinese) [here]

 

Registration (in Chinese)
https://bit.ly/3HLogTf

    • Hong Kong Chinese young adult aged between 18-35 years
    • Myopia: -0.50DS to -3.00DS or -5.00DS to -10.00DS in both eyes
    • Astigmatism: -2.00DC or less
    • Anisometropia: 1.50D or less
    • Total refractive power: -10.00D or less
    • No history on myopia control such as myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses, orthokeratology or atropine
    • No squint (crossed eye), amblyopia (lazy eye) or colour vision deficiencies
    • No external and internal ocular health and systemic health problem
Recruitment in progress. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Improving vision and quality of life in patients with glaucoma using non-invasive brain stimulation and perceptual learning A Randomized Clinical Trial

Principal Investigator

Dr Allen Cheong

Enquiry

Tel:

  • 3400 2913 (Ms Tsang)
  • 9734 2120 (Ms Suen)
  • 5910 0087 (Ms Lau)

Email:soglauco@polyu.edu.hk

    • Aged 18-80
    • Both eyes are diagnosed as glaucoma
    • No other eye diseases, no brain diseases (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, brain surgery, epilepsy, neurological disorders, cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia), no metal implants (except fillings) or any hearing problems
    • Vision have remained stable in the last 3 months
    • No adverse reactions to Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES)
Recruitment in progress.
Effectiveness of bright light therapy, myopic defocus and the combinations for controlling myopic eye growth in schoolchildren: A randomized control trial

Principal Investigator
Dr Dennis Tse

Enquiry
Email: rif.adm@polyu.edu.hk
Registration: https://bit.ly/3h8gLr1

    • Children aged between 7 -12 years
    • Myopia between -0.75D to -5.00 D
    • Astigmatism: less than ≤ -1.50 D
    • No history on myopia control such as atropine, orthokeratology, or myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses
    • No squint (crossed eye) or amblyopia (lazy eye)
Recruitment closed.
Anterior Eye Assessment

Principal Investigator
Dr Thomas Lam

Enquiry
WhatsApp: 5725 7392
Email: cevr.dryeye@polyu.edu.hk
Registration: https://bit.ly/3lYXpId

  • Age 13 years old or above (parental consent is required for participants aged under 18 years old)
  • Lived in Hong Kong for at least 3 years
Recruitment in progress. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.

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