Samsung Medical Center

This study tested whether personalized, automatic coaching messages based on continuous glucose monitor readings and mood assessments could help people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. 46 adults participated over 12 weeks. The goal was to se…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and ramucirumab, in 26 people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that had not responded to other treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. Participants received the dr…

This study tested the drug osimertinib in 73 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR mutation-positive) that had spread to the lining of the brain. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink these tumors and help patients live longer. Participants took one pill daily, …

This early study tested a single intravenous dose of umbilical cord-derived stem cells (EN001) in 3 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E, a severe hereditary nerve condition that causes muscle wasting, breathing problems, and often wheelchair dependence. The main goal …

This study tested a combination of proton beam radiotherapy followed by two drugs (Tecentriq and Avastin) in 63 adults with advanced liver cancer that had spread into the portal vein. The goal was to see if this approach could help control the cancer and improve survival. Partici…

This study examined medical records of over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and COPD to see if those taking SGLT2 inhibitors had fewer lung cancer cases than those taking sulfonylureas. Participants did not need to do anything new—researchers simply compared existing health da…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help cancer patients recognize and report treatment side effects more effectively. 222 adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy used the app to track symptoms and share them with their doctors. The goal was to improve patient…

This study tested two sedative drugs, remimazolam and midazolam, in 132 healthy adults undergoing a routine upper GI endoscopy. The goal was to see which drug allows the procedure to be completed faster and more effectively. Participants did not know which drug they received. Res…

This study tested a new remote therapy program that uses sensors to help children with cerebral palsy improve use of their arms and hands. 29 children aged 6 to 12 took part. The therapy was done at home, guided by a therapist online, and focused on activities to strengthen the w…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives personalized advice for managing lymphedema (arm swelling) after breast cancer treatment. Fifty-eight adults with lymphedema used the app to track their arm measurements and get self-care tips. The goal was to see if the app was easy …

This study tested a wearable passive back support suit to see if it could reduce back pain in caregivers who lift and move patients. Thirty male caregivers at Samsung Medical Center wore the suit during their work. The main goal was to measure changes in back pain disability usin…

This study tested whether a powered hip exoskeleton is safe and helpful for walking training in people who had a stroke at least 3 months ago. 32 adults with leg weakness on one side used the device during 10 training sessions over 5 weeks. The main goal was to check for any devi…

This study looked at whether getting a brain MRI every year helps find brain tumors that have spread from lung cancer. Researchers used health records from over 229,000 people in Korea to compare those who had regular brain scans with those who did not. The goal was to see if ann…

This study looked at 1,811 patients aged 60-70 who had heart valve replacement surgery. Researchers compared different types of artificial valves to see if the valve type was linked to developing depression, anxiety, or sleep disorders later. The goal was to understand if the cho…

This study reviewed the medical records of over 3,100 people who had surgery to remove esophageal cancer at a major hospital in South Korea. The goal was to learn about common complications after surgery and how long patients lived afterward. The findings can help doctors improve…

This study gathered medical information and tissue samples from 2,000 head and neck cancer patients in South Korea. The goal was to learn more about how the disease behaves in Asian populations, since most existing research comes from Western countries. By analyzing this data, re…

This study looked at 203 breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition. Researchers compared how women felt about their swelling with actual physical measurements to see how this gap affects quality of life. The goal is to help doctors create more personal…