Kyungpook National University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Kyungpook National University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Shorter, stronger treatment tested in fight against rectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new treatment plan for rectal cancer that hasn't spread to distant organs. It compares a shorter course of radiation followed by four cycles of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) against the standard longer chemoradiation, both given before surgery. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Major trial aims to stop colon Cancer's return with Pre-Surgery chemo
Disease control OngoingThis large study is testing if giving chemotherapy before surgery is better than the usual approach of giving it after surgery for people with locally advanced colon cancer. The goal is to see if this 'pre-surgery' chemo can kill hidden cancer cells earlier, potentially preventin…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Race against time: can starting chemo sooner after surgery beat colon cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether starting chemotherapy 10 to 14 days after colon cancer surgery is better than starting later. It involves 303 people with stage III colon cancer who will receive a standard chemotherapy regimen. The main goal is to see if the earlier start improves 3…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC