Wonkwang University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Wonkwang University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New device predicts blood pressure crashes in recovery room
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a device called the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) that warns doctors when a patient's blood pressure is about to drop dangerously low after surgery. 210 adults having elective surgery under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to either standard moni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which monitor best predicts fluid response in surgery? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compares two monitors used during laparoscopic abdominal surgery to see which one better predicts whether giving fluids will help the heart pump more effectively. About 300 adults having elective surgery will receive small fluid boluses, and the monitors' readings will…
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Headphones in the OR: music may boost pleasant dreams during sedation
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether listening to music through headphones during sedation with propofol increases the chance of having a dream and makes that dream more pleasant. 300 adults having minor procedures will be randomly assigned to hear their favorite music, a similar but unfamil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart-Rate monitor could make anesthesia safer and faster
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a device that tracks heart rate patterns can help doctors give just the right amount of anesthesia during gallbladder removal surgery. The goal is to use less anesthetic and pain medicine, helping patients wake up faster and leave the recovery room sooner…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body position may predict fluid needs during keyhole hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a simple monitor called the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) changes during laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Researchers will track PVI at six key moments when the patient's body position changes, such as tilting the head down or raising the legs. …
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pausing GLP-1 drugs before surgery: new study aims to find the sweet spot
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study watches 186 adults who take GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) and are having planned surgery. Researchers use a stomach ultrasound to check how much food or liquid is left in the stomach after stopping the drug for different lengths of time. The goal is to see if longer pause…
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study tests if AI can boost Pill-Taking in teens
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an AI-powered smartwatch could help teenagers and young adults with mental health conditions stick to their medication schedule. Researchers compared medication adherence in 78 people who wore the watch to those who did not. The goal was to see if the wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Music may boost pleasant dreams during sedation, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether music affects dreaming during sedation with propofol. 300 adults having minor surgery were randomly assigned to hear their favorite music, other music, or silence through headphones. Researchers checked if they dreamed and how pleasant those dreams we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Stomach recovery time after GLP-1 drugs measured in surgery patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 186 adults taking GLP-1 RA drugs (like Ozempic) who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach contents at different times after the last dose. The goal was to find out how long it takes for stomach emptying to return to normal…
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC