Research Grants
1. Effects of community-based telecare intervention in increasing compliance and maintaining disease control among adults with hypertension and diabetes in primary care: A randomised controlled trial
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- PI: WONG Yeung Shan, Samuel
- Sponsor: Croucher Foundation
- Duration: Mar 2023 – Feb 2026
2. Brisk walking training compared with cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of chronic primary insomnia in people aged 60 years or above: a randomized, partially blinded, non-inferiority trial
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- PI: WANG Zixin, Johnson
- Sponsor: Research Grants Council (RGC) Early Career Scheme (ECS)
- Duration: Jan 2024 – Jun 2026
3. Public acceptability of medically assisted life-ending procedures in a rapidly aging population: A mixed methods study to inform policy in Hong Kong
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- PI: KIM Jean Hee
- Sponsor: Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF)
- Duration: Feb 2024 – May 2026
4. Risk Assessment and Management Program (RAMP) on Knee Osteoarthritis in Primary Care – A One-year Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
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- PI: SIT Wing Shan, Regina
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Apr 2024 – Mar 2026
5. Epidemiological Trends and Future Prediction of Colorectal Cancer Burden in Hong Kong Population: a territory-wide analysis and modelling study
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- PI: HUANG Junjie, Jason
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Aug 2024 – Dec 2025
6. Tailored mobile messaging intervention on obesity management among South Asian women in Hong Kong: a randomized wait-list controlled trial
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- PI: CHUNG Ka Ki, Gary
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Oct 2024 – Sept 2026
7. Can TElemedicine system replace doctor consultations to Achieve non-inferior blood pressure in patients with Controlled Hypertension (TEACH)? a randomised controlled trial and cost-minimization analysis
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- PI: LEE Kam Pui, Eric
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Oct 2024 – Sept 2027
8. An Emulated Trial to Study the Impact of Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors on Dementia Risk in T2dm Patients – A Retrospective Cohort Study
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- PI: YIP Hon Kei, Benjamin
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Dec 2024 – Nov 2025
9. Effectiveness and mechanisms of isometric resistance exercise to reduce blood pressure in a Chinese population: a randomized-controlled trial
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- PI: LEE Kam Pui, Eric
- Sponsor: Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF)
- Duration: Jan 2025 – May 2027
10. Evaluation of the adoption of the Hong Kong Reference Framework for Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care Settings: a mixed method study
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- PI: WONG Chi Sang, Martin
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Apr 2025 – Sept 2026
11. A Multi-component Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Programme Incorporating Telemedicine Approach: Identifying Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies for Sustaining and Scaling-up Using CFIR-ERIC Matching Tool
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- PI: WANG Kailu
- Sponsor: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
- Duration: Oct 2025 – Jun 2027
12. Towards evidence-based healthy aging: a longitudinal study on the benefits and harms of lipid-lowering drugs for preventing cardiovascular disease in people aged ≥75 years
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- PI: YANG Zuyao, Joey
- Sponsor: Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF)
- Duration: Jan 2026 – Dec 2026
13. Mechanistic Investigation of Hydrogen Sulfide Produced by Thomasclavelia ramosa in Disrupting Intestinal Mucosal Immunity and Inducing Atopic Dermatitis, and Development of Bacteriophage Therapy
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- PI: PENG Ye
- Sponsor: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund Category C
- Duration: Jan 2026 – Dec 2028