Asan Medical Center

This study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to chemotherapy before and after surgery could help people with a certain type of stomach cancer. The trial included 68 adults with resectable stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that was mismatch repair p…

This study looked at how well the drug niraparib works and its safety in 850 Korean women with ovarian cancer. It included patients who received niraparib as maintenance therapy after initial treatment or as a later treatment. The researchers measured how long patients lived with…

This study tested the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in 40 adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that had stopped responding to three standard treatments. The goal was to see if paclitaxel could control the disease in patients whose tumors have low levels of a …

This study tested whether adding the targeted drug trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy could help people with advanced stomach cancer whose tumors test negative for HER2 in tissue but show signs of HER2 in their blood. 28 patients took part. The goal was to see if the combinatio…

This study looked at 98 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in their first remission who received a stem cell transplant from a matched sibling, matched unrelated donor, or half-matched family donor. All patients got the same chemotherapy before transplant. The goal was to s…

This study tested a new way to deliver chemotherapy directly to liver tumors by going through an artery in the wrist instead of the groin. 38 adults with liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe, works well, and hel…

This study tested whether aflibercept eye injections can improve areas of poor blood flow in the retina of people with diabetic retinopathy. The trial included 38 adults with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and moderate retinal nonperfusion. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested a special PET scan called FES PET/CT to see if it can accurately find breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under the arm. The study involved 71 adults with estrogen-positive breast cancer who were suspected of having lymph node spread. The goal was to se…

This study tested a wearable heart monitor called Cardea SOLO to see if it finds hidden atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) better than a standard 12-lead EKG in people who had a stroke with no known cause. The study included 257 adults who had a stroke within the…

This study tested a new way to give the antibiotic cefoxitin to prevent infections after colorectal surgery. Instead of the standard one-size-fits-all dose, a computer-controlled pump delivered a personalized amount based on each patient's weight and kidney function. About 2,500 …

This study tested a smartphone app that lets cancer patients report their symptoms directly to their care team. The goal was to see if using the app could reduce unplanned doctor visits, emergency room trips, and hospital stays. The study included 166 adults with solid cancers wh…

This study tested whether a rehabilitation program using a smartphone app (MORA) can help bedridden hospital patients improve their physical function. Twenty-five adults who could not walk participated in personalized exercises twice daily for two weeks. Researchers tracked how w…

This study tested whether using a special ultrasound camera inside the blood vessel (intravascular ultrasound) helps doctors choose the right stent size and placement for blocked leg arteries, compared to the usual X-ray guidance. About 100 people with leg pain or tissue loss due…

This study looked at how certain immune cells cause graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers analyzed blood and tissue samples from 146 patients and their donors to understand these immune reactions. The goal was to find ways to…

This study looked at 159 patients who had surgery to remove a pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland tumor. Researchers checked if a patient's abdominal circumference (belly size) was linked to how long the operation took. The goal was to see if belly size could help doctors plan…

This study created and tested a simple tool to predict the chance of death within 30 days after non-cardiac surgery. Researchers analyzed data from over 640,000 adult patients who had surgery, excluding obstetric and transplant cases. The goal is to help doctors identify high-ris…

This study looked back at the medical records of 90 adults who received a stellate ganglion block (a nerve injection) for neck and arm pain caused by a pinched nerve. Researchers wanted to see if MRI findings, like fatty changes in neck muscles or bone spurs, could predict who wo…

This study reviewed medical records of nearly 7,000 adults who had a liver transplant to see if taking statins beforehand reduced the risk of major heart problems like heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Researchers compared those who took statins before surgery to those who …