Korea University Anam Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Korea University Anam Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for colorectal cancer patients who run out of options
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether combining two drugs, nelmastobart and capecitabine, is safe and effective for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread or returned. It's specifically for patients whose cancer has stopped responding to or who cannot tolerate two common …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Wrist-Watch device could revolutionize how doctors treat high blood pressure
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a wearable, cuffless blood pressure monitor helps doctors manage high blood pressure better than usual care. It involves 288 Korean adults whose blood pressure is still high despite medication. Doctors will use the device's 24-hour readings to guide …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Surgical stitch change aims to stop dangerous leaks after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a modified surgical stitching method is safer than the current standard technique for patients having minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery. Researchers want to see if the new method reduces the risk of dangerous leaks where the bowel is reconnect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Your phone could warn you before depression returns
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if data from smartphones and Fitbit devices can help predict when a person's depression might come back. Over 500 participants, including people with mood disorders and healthy volunteers, will wear a Fitbit and log their mood daily in an app for one year. …
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:42 UTC
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Does weight loss surgery worsen heartburn? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how heartburn and acid reflux symptoms change after a common weight loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Researchers are looking back at the medical records of 64 patients to see if their symptoms got better or worse in the year after…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC