Kyungpook National University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Kyungpook National University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can early chemo beat the clock against colon cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether starting chemotherapy 10 to 14 days after surgery for stage III colon cancer is better than waiting the usual 2 weeks or more. About 300 patients are taking part to see if earlier treatment improves survival and lowers the chance of cancer coming back.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo aims to cut rectal cancer treatment time and boost cure rates
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests a shorter course of radiation followed by FOLFOX chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. About 364 participants will be randomly assigned to either this new regimen or standard chemoradiation. The goal is to see if the shorter appr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could chemo before surgery stop colon cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (instead of after) helps people with locally advanced colon cancer live longer without the cancer returning. About 708 adults aged 18 to 70 with non-spreading colon cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if early che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC