Korea University Anam Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Korea University Anam Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can stomach cancer surgery also tame diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests three different ways to reconnect the digestive tract after stomach cancer surgery to see which one best controls blood sugar in people who also have type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three surgical procedures. The main goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No-Cuff BP monitor could revolutionize hypertension care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new wearable device that measures blood pressure without a cuff, called CART BP Pro, to help manage high blood pressure in Korean adults whose condition is not well controlled by current medications. About 400 participants will either use the device to guide th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Heart plaque showdown: combo pill vs. super statin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches to stabilize fatty plaque in heart arteries: a moderate-dose statin plus ezetimibe versus a high-dose statin alone. Over 400 adults with coronary artery disease will be followed for a year, using advanced ultrasound to measure plaque changes. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:04 UTC
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Ultrasound zaps brain to fight addiction in tiny new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a device that uses focused ultrasound to target a brain region linked to addiction. Ten adults with stimulant use disorder will receive either a sham or real treatment. The goal is to see if it's safe and can help them stay drug-free for up to 6 months.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:31 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug boost heart function in obese patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether enavogliflozin, a diabetes drug, can improve heart function and exercise capacity in 30 obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and doctors measure changes in heart blood flow and fitness. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:21 UTC
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Can a smarter breathing machine protect premature brains?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special breathing support called NIV-NAVA, which works with a baby's own breathing efforts, can improve outcomes for very premature infants. Researchers will follow about 80 babies born between 27 and 31 weeks of pregnancy who need breathing help soo…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI heart test may spot hidden danger in older cancer surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 200 adults aged 60 or older who are scheduled for major surgery for urologic cancer. Researchers want to see if an artificial intelligence analysis of a standard heart test (ECG) taken before surgery can predict whether a patient will suffer heart injury or…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests Needle-Free blood pressure monitoring during brain surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor (ClearSight) to the standard arterial catheter in 50 adults undergoing coil embolization for unruptured brain aneurysms. The goal is to see if the non-invasive method can safely detect blood pressure changes and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cuddle time for newborns: does extra skin contact boost breastfeeding?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether teaching mothers to do at least 6 hours of skin-to-skin contact daily with their healthy full-term babies improves breastfeeding rates and maternal mood. Researchers will follow 130 mother-infant pairs for up to one year. The goal is to gather data t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New study links heart blood flow and body fat to exercise capacity in heart failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how blood flow in the heart's small vessels and body composition (muscle vs. fat) affect exercise ability in people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Researchers will measure heart blood flow using ultrasound and body composition with a special scale,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC