Konkuk University Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Konkuk University Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple drug make shoulder surgery safer and clearer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether tranexamic acid, a drug that reduces bleeding, improves visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears receive the drug either through an IV or directly into the joint, and surgeons rate how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Konkuk University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple drug stop kids from waking up confused after eye surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether giving sugammadex (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants) can lower the chance of children waking up agitated after strabismus (eye muscle) surgery. About 76 children aged 4 to 7 will be randomly assigned to receive either sugammadex or a standard drug (n…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Konkuk University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart surgery clotting boost? small study tests fluid removal trick
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether removing extra water from the blood just before taking patients off the heart-lung machine could improve blood clotting. It included 39 adults having heart valve surgery. The researchers measured changes in clot strength using a special bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Konkuk University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:54 UTC