Korea University Anam Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Korea University Anam Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for tough colon cancer: fruquintinib trial launches in south korea
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called fruquintinib in 88 adults with advanced colon cancer that has not responded to standard chemotherapies. The goal is to see if adding supportive care to manage side effects can help patients live longer without their cancer growing. Participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Prehab and rehab combo aims to speed stomach cancer recovery in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 'peri-habilitation' program for adults aged 65 and older with stomach cancer. Participants receive nutritional support for two weeks before surgery, followed by a combined exercise and nutrition program for about three weeks after leaving the hospital. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:03 UTC
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App-Based prehab boosts Pre-Surgery fitness in cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app that guides people through exercises, nutrition tracking, and mood check-ins before cancer surgery can improve their walking ability and reduce anxiety. About 60 adults scheduled for elective cancer surgery will either use the app or rece…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Sugar spike study: do steroid injections worsen glucose in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks blood sugar changes after an epidural steroid injection for back or leg pain. Researchers will compare 36 adults with and without type 2 diabetes using a continuous glucose monitor worn for 15 days. The goal is to see if the injection causes higher or longer-las…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI heart check before cancer surgery could save lives
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence can help predict heart injury after major surgery in older adults with urologic cancer. Researchers will analyze heart tests taken before surgery to see if they can forecast complications within 30 days. The goal is to improve s…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:28 UTC