Asan Medical Center

This study compares two antibiotic plans for adults having pancreatic surgery. One group gets a single dose of cefazolin before surgery, while the other gets a longer regimen. The goal is to see if the single dose works just as well to prevent infections. 558 participants will be…

This study tests whether a PD-1 inhibitor (INCMGA00012) can help prevent esophageal cancer from returning after standard chemoradiation. About 110 adults with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who completed chemoradiation without progression will be randomly ass…

This phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…

This study tests whether enavogliflozin, a diabetes drug, can improve outcomes in people with heart failure and a leaky tricuspid valve. About 541 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 18 months. Researchers will track heart-related events, valve worsening, a…

This study looks at whether doing a heart valve repair procedure early, before symptoms appear, is better than waiting and using standard care for people with moderate mitral stenosis. The trial includes 167 participants who have no symptoms but are at risk for future heart probl…

This study tests whether adults with chronic hepatitis B who have no liver scarring can safely stop taking antiviral drugs. The 140 participants have undetectable virus levels and negative HBeAg status. Researchers will monitor for viral relapse and liver problems over time.

This study compares a robot-assisted heart procedure to the standard manual approach in 80 adults with stable angina who need a stent. The robot, called AVIAR, helps guide catheters and balloons. Researchers will check if the robot is as safe and effective, and if it reduces radi…

This study looks at 364 people with mild to moderate aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) to see if those with high levels of lipoprotein(a) — a type of fat in the blood — have faster disease progression than those with low levels. Participants are observed over time using he…