Ajou University School Of Medicine
Clinical trials sponsored by Ajou University School Of Medicine, explained in plain language.
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New online program boosts heart failure care and quality of life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a web-based program called 'Heart to Heart' that helps heart failure patients, their family caregivers, and nurses work together better. 150 adults with heart failure, their caregivers, and nurses took part. The program aims to improve quality of life and commun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ajou University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New ablation technique may reduce burns to the esophagus during AF treatment
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new step-by-step ablation method guided by voltage readings against the standard approach for treating atrial fibrillation (AF). 130 adults with AF having their first ablation were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal was to see if the new tec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ajou University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Asthma steroids linked to bone loss in large study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at nearly 20,000 adults with asthma to see if long-term use of inhaled or oral steroids increases the risk of bone thinning (osteoporosis) and other metabolic problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers compared people who took higher doses of st…
Sponsor: Ajou University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Brain scans may predict delirium before it strikes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether brainwave (EEG) patterns can predict delirium in severely injured trauma patients before doctors notice symptoms. Researchers monitored 73 adults in the trauma ICU over several days, comparing recordings with eyes open versus closed. The goal was to b…
Sponsor: Ajou University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC