Research Ethics Review Board

2025 Approved Protocols

Protocol TitleProtocol CodeDate Approved
Validity study of cancer ratio (serum LDH/Pleural fluid ADA ratio) compared to cytology in detecting malignancy among patients with exudative pleural effusion admitted at Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-F-01March 13, 2025
Association between poor Glecemic Control and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Filipno Adult with Types 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A cross-Sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-02Feb 27, 2025
Prevalence of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors-Induced Endocrinopathies In Filipino Cancer Patients in Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center: A 7-Year Retrospective StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-03June 18, 2025
“Association of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) as determined by hand held dynamometer with extubation failure among mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU: A Prospective Cohort Study”CGHMC RERB 2025-F-04April 16, 2025
Malignancy rates of patients with bethesda III-IV thyroid nodules and its associated factors in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-05May 28, 2025
Imapct of story telling on the knowledge of school -aged children (9-10 years old) in a public Elementary school in Metro Manila about Dengue fever: A Quasi-Experimental studyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-06Mar 27, 2025
Comparative Analysis of the Prognostic Accuracy of the Glasgow- Blatchford, and ABC Scoring Systems in Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Chinese General HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025-R-07May 23, 2025
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Patient Blood Management (PBM) among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Cross-sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-08Feb 25, 2026
The Effectiveness of Sacubitril + Valsartan (S/V) in Adult Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) and with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) WHO Grade II in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-10July 14, 2025
Effects of sacubitril-varsartan among cancer patients with depressed left ventricular dysfunction in Chinese General hospital and medical centerCGHMC RERB 2025-F-11May 21, 2025
Evaluating The Efficacy Of Icg And Methylene Blue Versus Methylene Blue And Radioisotope In Sentinel Lymph Node Detection Of Post- Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Breast Cancer PatientsCGHMC RERB 2025-R-12Sept 25, 2025
Association of food insecurity with maternal and neonatal outomes: Across-Sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-13March 30, 2026
Mean Red Cell Distribution Width Among Babies with Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Private Hospital in Metro Manila: A Retrospective Cohort Study (2022-2024)CGHMC RERB 2025-R-14May 12, 2025
The Effect of Sleep Quality During Pregnancy to Maternal & Neonatal Outcome: A Prospective StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-15Jan 15, 2026
Attitudes and Beliefs of Pediatricians in a Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila Towards Transgender People: A Cross-Sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-16Aug 7, 2025
Association of Absolute Eosinophil Count with In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Chinese General HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025-R-17April 23, 2025
Association between Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and the Severity of Coronary Artery Plaque Burden among patients in Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center.CGHMC RERB 2025-F-19May 13, 2025
Correlation of electrocardiographic patterns among Occlusive versus Non-Occlusive Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction patients in Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center, A retrospective Cross-Sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-20April 30, 2026
Intra- and Inter-Observer Variability in CT-Based Morphologic Assessment and Size Measurement of Focal Liver Lesions Among Radiology Residents, Fellows, and Consultants at Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-F-21May 8, 2025
Prevalence of Schmorl’s Nodes and Its Association With Vertebral Bone Attenuation Among Patients Below 40 Years Old: A Retrospective Analysis at Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-F-22May 8, 2025
Surgical Correlation of MRI Findings of Fistula-in-Ano. A systematic Review and Meta-analysisCGHMC RERB 2025-F-23May 6, 2025
Association Between Hepatic Steatosis Grades on B-Mode Ultrasound and Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) Measurements via FibroScan Among Adult Patients who Underwent Liver Imaging Evaluation at Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-F-24May 8, 2025
Characteristics and outcomes of Glomerulonephritis Patients in a Philippines Tertiary private hospital: An Ambispective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025- F-25Oct. 18, 2025
Incidence, Clinical Predictors of Infections and All-Cause Mortality Among Patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Admitted at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center from January 2014 to December 2023CGHMC RERB 2025-F-26July 14, 2025
Perioperative Factors Affecting Anastomotic Leak Rates in Colorectal Surgery in Chinese General Hospital: A Single Center Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-27Aug. 28, 2025
WEIGHT DIVERSE Study: Prevalence of weight related complications across Diverse Weight Classifications – A Large Cross-Sectional Study in India, Pakistan, Philippines and Vietnam.CGHMC RERB 2025-CT-28Oct. 1, 2025
Pleural Fluid Lactate Dehydrogenase/Adenosine Deaminase Ratio to Distinguish Tuberculous Pleural Effusions from Non-Tuberculous Pleural Effusions in Chinese General Hospital: A Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Non-Randomized StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-29Aug 27, 2025
Factors Associated with A Six-Month Mortality Among End Stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis Patients In a Tertiary Hospital in Manila, PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-R-30June 27, 2025
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CA-UTI) Among Patients Admitted in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-32Aug 6, 2025
Outcome of COPD Patients with Cardiovascular Disease in the PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-CT-33July 28, 2025
Knowledge, Attitude as Predictors of Eng-of-Life Care Self-Efficacy among Post-Graduate Medical Interns at a Tertiary Hospital in Manila, PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-C-34Sept. 25, 2025
Preoperative Prediction of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis Using an International Nomogram: A Single-Center Validation in Filipino Breast Cancer PatientsCGHMC RERB 2025-F-35Sept. 18, 2025
The Incidence, Clinicopathologic Characteristics, and Outcomes of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Institution in Metro Manila, PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-F-36Oct. 8, 2025
Monocyte Distribution Width (Mdw) As A Predictor Of Clinical Outcomes Among Urosepsis Patients In A Philippine Tertiary Private HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025-R-37Sept 8, 2025
Comparative Outcomes of Urgent, Early, and Delayed ERCP in Acute Cholangitis Secondary to Choledocholithiasis in a Private Tertiary HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025-R-38Sept 25, 2025
Incidence, Risk factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Post-endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis in a Philippine Tertiary Private Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-39Sept 19, 2025
Head-tohead comparison of Clopidogrel vs. Ticagrelor in post-PCI acute coronary syndrome patients in a tertiaary institution.CGHMC RERB 2025-R-40Nov. 2, 2025
A Retrospective Cohort Study on Complications of Adult Patients Subjected to Epidural Anesthesia in Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-R-41Nov. 13, 2025
Accuracy of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet Ratio (NLPR) in In-hospital Mortality among Septic Patients admitted in a Tertiary Hospital in the PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-R-42Oct. 15, 2025
An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Renal Diet and Nutrition Among Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis at Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-F-43Oct. 15, 2025
Comparative Evaluation of Modified PASS and BISAP in Stratification of Prognosis in Acute Pancreatitis in a Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-44Sept 18, 2025
Diagnostic Accuracy of Ai-Assisted Fundus Camera Compared to Clinical Evaluation in a Community Screening for Diabetic RetinopathyCGHMC RERB 2025-C-45April 13, 2026
Correlation between Quantitative Ultrasound Attenuation and Portal Vein Diameter in Patients without Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Analysis in the Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025 R-46Dec. 17, 2025
An observational cross sectional study to assess consumer’s profile and perceived impact among prescription and non-prescription Essentiale users in the Philippines.CGHMC RERB 2025 CT-47Jan 26, 2025
Clinicopathologic Profile and Treatment Outcomes of Filipino Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Surgical Management at a Tertiary Center: A Five-Year Retrospective CohortCGHMC RERB 2025-R-48Dec. 3, 2025
Risk Factors Associated with Renal Complications of Rheumatic Diseases: a multi-center studyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-49Nov. 14, 2025
Effects of Antenatal Breastfeeding Education on the Self-Efficacy and Practice of Pregnant Women towards Breastfeeding in a tertiary Hospital: A Randomized Controlled TrialCGHMC RERB 2025-C-50Nov. 27, 2025
Bridging the Gap in Precision oncology: A Retrospective Multi-Institutional Biomarker Study of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma in the Philippines.CGHMC RERB 2025-R-52March 11, 2026
Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Postoperative Complications Following Major Abdominal Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-53Nov. 27, 2025
Association of Vitamin D level on Clinical Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Septic Shock in a Philippine Private Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-54Dec. 1, 2025
Validation of a Wearable Ring Pulse Oximeter for Detecting Oxygen Desaturation Index in Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Single- center Cross-sectional StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-55Mar 12, 2025
Application and Validation of PES Score for Predicting PES Pathogens in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital.CGHMC RERB 2025-F-56Mar 12, 2025
Accuracy of BUN to Creatinine Ratio in Predicting In-Hospital Mortality Among Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD): A single-center, retrospective cohort studyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-57Feb 10, 2026
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Carbapenem-Resistant versus Carbapenem-Susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort Study at a Private Tertiary Hospital in Manila, Philippines.CGHMC RERB 2025-R-58January 5, 2026
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Patient Blood Management (PBM) among Healthcare Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynecology in a Tertiary Hospital in Manila: Questionnaire Construction and Validation StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-59Feb 25, 2026
Correlation of Serum Magnesium of Pregnant Women with Severity of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in Chinese General Hospital, a tertiary hospital in Santa Cruz, Manila, PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-R-60Feb 9, 2026
Association Between Persistent Hypokalemia and Renal Tubular Dysfunction in Preeclampsia: A Prospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-61March 26, 2026
Correlation Between Urolithiasis and Fatty Liver Attenuation Observed in CT Stonogram: A Retrospective Study in Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-R-62Jan 27, 2026
Correlation of Computed Tomography Attenuation Values of the Thoracic Aorta in Noncontrast Chest CT Scan with Hemoglobin Levels in Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center from January 2025 to December 2025CGHMC RERB 2025-R-63Jan 7, 2026
Renal cortical parenchymal attenuation differences on unenhanced CT between ipsilateral and contralateral kidneys in patients with unilateral obstructive urolithiasis: A cross-sectional single-center studyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-64Jan 27, 2026
Correlation of Sonographic Findings using International Endometrial Tumor Analysis (IETA) and Histopathologic Sample in Reproductive and Perimenopausal Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: A Single, Five Year Retrospective Study in a Tertiary HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025-R-65April 23, 2026
Pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index and Rate of Gestational Weight Gain as Determinants of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025-R-66March 16, 2026
A Study on the Effect of Physical Exercise by Using Pedometer on Pregnancy Outcome: A Prospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-R-67April 23, 2026
The Association of Serum Phosphate Variability on Intradialytic Hypotension Among Incident End-Stage Renal Disease Adult Patients on Hemodialysis at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center from July 2024 to June 2025: A Retrospective Cohort StudyCGHMC RERB 2025-F-68Feb 16, 2026
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Transfusion Medicine Among Medical Interns, Residents, and Fellows in Chinese General Hospital and Medical CenterCGHMC RERB 2025-F-69March 12, 2026
Underlying Determinants of Malnutrition in Adult Patients with Community Acquired Pneumonia in a Tertiary Hospital in the PhilippinesCGHMC RERB 2025-F-70March 12, 2026
Psychological Comorbidity and Treatment Response in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Metro ManilaCGHMC RERB 2025- R-71May 28, 2026
Retrospective Cross Sectional Analysis of Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Biatrial Enlargement in Hypertensive Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction in a Tertiary Private HospitalCGHMC RERB 2025- R-72Feb 26, 2026