Korea University Anam Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Korea University Anam Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New staple technique aims to cut dangerous leaks in rectal cancer surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new stapling method (MST) to the standard method (DST) for reconnecting the bowel after rectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if MST lowers the chance of a leak at the connection site, which can cause serious problems. About 450 adults having minimally i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:20 UTC
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No-Cuff BP device could revolutionize hypertension care
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a cuffless blood pressure monitor can help people with uncontrolled high blood pressure manage their condition better. About 288 Korean adults will either use the device to guide their treatment or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colon cancer: drug duo tested in clinical trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nelmastobart and capecitabine, in people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to or cannot tolerate standard chemotherapies. The goal is to see if this new combo is safe and can help control the cancer. About 59 adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:30 UTC
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New study tracks heartburn after sleeve gastrectomy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how acid reflux symptoms change after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery. Researchers compared patients who had reflux before surgery with those who did not. The goal is to better understand who develops or continues to have reflux a…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Your phone could predict your next depressive episode
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 540 people with mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder) and healthy volunteers over 12 months. Participants wear a Fitbit, use a phone app to log daily mood, and complete checkups every 3 months. The goal is to see if data from phones and wearables …
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:52 UTC