Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Could a ring replace the blood pressure cuff for heart patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable ring that measures blood pressure, comparing it to the standard 24-hour monitor in 100 people with heart failure and reduced pumping ability. The goal is to see if the ring is accurate and easy to use. If successful, it could make blood pressure tracki…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict how badly back pain affects your life
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will check if a protein called periostin in the blood is related to how much back pain limits daily activities and quality of life. Researchers will measure periostin in 38 adults with lumbar disc problems and compare it to their scores on disability and health questio…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common painkillers may alter key protein in back pain patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) changes the level of a protein called periostin in the blood of people with degenerative disc disease. Researchers will compare three groups: patients using NSAIDs, patients not using NSAIDs, and healthy people without ba…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC