Samsung Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Samsung Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple inhaler shield lungs during cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily inhaler containing two bronchodilators (vilanterol and umeclidinium) can help preserve lung function and improve quality of life in people with mild-to-moderate COPD who are undergoing lung cancer surgery. About 204 participants will use t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help liver transplant patients recover faster?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a digital rehabilitation platform helps people recover after a living donor liver transplant. 36 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the digital program plus standard education, the other gets standard education only. Researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New balloon treatment may be safer for heart patients prone to bleeding
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two treatments for blocked heart arteries in people who are at high risk of bleeding. One treatment uses a drug-coated balloon (DCB) and the other a drug-eluting stent (DES). The goal is to see if the balloon works just as well as the stent while possibly caus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can MRI outperform ultrasound for breast cancer screening in dense breasts?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares breast ultrasound with two types of breast MRI (abbreviated and full protocol) for detecting new breast cancers in women who have dense breasts and a personal history of breast cancer. About 1,756 women will be randomly assigned to one of the screening methods…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a home breathing program help kids with duchenne?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a 6-week, caregiver-assisted breathing program done at home with remote coaching is practical and helpful for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Twelve children will do breathing exercises, airway clearance, and relaxation techniques at least 5 ti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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AI scribe aims to cut ER paperwork and doctor burnout
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a generative AI system that listens to doctor-patient conversations and automatically creates medical notes. The goal is to see if it saves time and reduces the burden of paperwork for emergency department staff. About 1,148 patients and 20 healthcare providers a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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AI tablet rehab gets a Kid-Friendly makeover
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study works with children aged 7 to 16 who have borderline intellectual disorder, their families, and experts to improve a tablet-based AI program that helps with thinking and language skills. Researchers are collecting feedback through interviews and workshops to make the p…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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BREATH study: tracking biologic drug effects in severe asthma
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 100 people with severe asthma who are taking biologic drugs. Researchers measure how the body reacts to the drug and whether it affects asthma attacks. The goal is to learn more about drug effectiveness and safety.
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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10-Year stroke study aims to unlock secrets of recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 2,400 adults in Korea who have had their first stroke. Researchers will track their recovery, daily activities, and quality of life for 10 years. The goal is to learn what factors help or hinder long-term recovery after a stroke.
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover hidden heart risks in 1,000 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that follows over 1,000 people with suspected ischemic heart disease. Doctors use special tests during heart catheterization to measure blood flow and pressure in the heart's small vessels. The goal is to see if these measurements can predict future heart…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Smart glove and board could revolutionize arm function testing in brain disorder patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to develop a new way to measure arm and hand function in people with brain disorders like stroke or Parkinson's disease. Researchers will use a smart board and smart glove to collect movement data and compare it with standard tests. The goal is to create a more pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC