Asan Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Asan Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Can hepatitis b patients stop treatment? trial tests safety of medication break
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether some adults with chronic hepatitis B can safely stop their long-term antiviral medication. Researchers will follow 140 patients who stop treatment and compare them to 700 similar patients who continue medication. The goal is to see if stopping is saf…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New drug trial aims to break vicious cycle in heart failure
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a drug called enavogliflozin can help people who have heart failure along with a leaky tricuspid heart valve. About 541 participants will take the drug or a placebo for 18 months to see if it reduces serious heart-related events, hospital visits, or …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Doctors test early fix for silent heart valve issue
Disease control OngoingThis study is comparing two approaches for people with a moderate heart valve narrowing who feel fine. One group gets a procedure to fix the valve early, while the other group follows standard care with regular check-ups. The goal is to see if the early procedure can prevent futu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Could a blood fat be making your heart valve worse?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if high levels of a specific blood fat called lipoprotein(a) cause a narrowed heart valve (aortic stenosis) to worsen faster. Researchers are comparing the progression of the valve disease over time in 364 patients who have either high or low levels …
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC