Yonsei University
Clinical trials sponsored by Yonsei University, explained in plain language.
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IV iron shot after heart surgery aims to boost recovery and fight lasting anemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if giving an intravenous (IV) iron infusion right after heart surgery helps prevent long-term anemia and improves recovery. It will involve 180 adults who have low iron or anemia before surgery and low blood counts after surgery. Participants will be randoml…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to zap prostate cancer faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing whether a shorter, more intense schedule of carbon-ion radiation therapy is safe for men with localized prostate cancer. Instead of the usual 12 treatments, researchers are giving 6 treatments over 3 weeks to see if it controls the cancer while c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New hope for rare, dangerous blood vessel tumors after other drugs fail
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a drug called everolimus for people with rare, non-cancerous blood vessel growths and tumors that have not improved with standard treatments. It will enroll 67 patients, including children as young as 1 year old, who have already tried at least one other the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New hope for keeping aggressive bile duct cancer at bay
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best way to keep advanced bile duct cancer under control after initial treatment. It will test different drug combinations in 160 patients whose cancer responded to first-line therapy. The goal is to see which approach keeps the cancer from growing lon…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Two drugs vs. one: the race to stop second strokes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best medication plan to prevent a second stroke in people who have just had a stroke, also have an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), and hardened brain arteries. Researchers will randomly assign about 586 participants to take either one standa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New heart sync procedure aims to help those waiting for transplants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a special pacing technique and a minor ablation procedure to a standard heart defibrillator implant can improve outcomes for people with very severe heart failure and a permanent irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). The participants are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Robot surgeons vs. standard keyhole surgery: which is safer for stomach cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if a newer, less invasive robotic surgery is as safe as the current standard laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for removing part of the stomach in early-stage cancer. About 538 patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two surgical methods.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for ovarian cancer patients out of options
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for people with recurrent ovarian cancer that has progressed after treatment with a specific type of maintenance therapy (PARP inhibitors). It aims to see if a newer, targeted drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan works better than standard chemotherapy. The drug speci…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Heart rhythm breakthrough? study tests extra ablation to stop AFib
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if a more extensive heart ablation procedure works better than the standard one for people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib). It will involve 406 adults whose AFib hasn't responded well to medication and who are getting their first ablation. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Advanced radiation tested to fight tough sarcomas before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a specialized type of radiation called carbon-ion radiotherapy, given before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to see if this approach can better control the tumor while causing fewer wound healing problems and side effects compared to standard ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Major heart study aims to Fine-Tune recovery drugs for thousands
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best medication plan for people who have had a heart attack and received a stent. It will test two different strategies for blood thinners to reduce bleeding risk, and two different strategies for cholesterol-lowering drugs. The goal is to prevent futu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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New cell therapy trial offers hope for advanced stomach cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis is an early-stage study testing a new cell therapy called AB-201 for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer who have already tried at least two standard treatments. The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and what side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:06 UTC
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New thermometer aims for more accurate hospital readings
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new type of forehead thermometer (the XST600) is as accurate and safe as a standard hospital thermometer (the 3M SpotOn) for monitoring patients' core body temperature. It will involve 117 adult patients in the operating room or intensive care unit who…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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Sticky patch could spot dangerous heart rhythms faster
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a small, wireless heart monitor patch for patients in the hospital. The goal is to see if this new system can detect dangerous heart rhythms faster and more reliably than standard monitoring, helping doctors make quicker treatment decisions. It will involve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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AI heart test aims to catch hidden stroke risk
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors find atrial fibrillation (AFib) sooner in people who have symptoms but haven't been diagnosed yet. About 1,230 adults in Korea will have their standard heart tests analyzed by the AI, which giv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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AI steps into the ER: can a computer help doctors spot heart trouble faster?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help emergency room doctors read heart scans more accurately and confidently. It will involve about 530 adults who come to the ER with chest pain. Doctors will be randomly assigned to read scans either with or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New anesthesia drug tested to stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a newer anesthesia drug (remimazolam) causes less post-surgery confusion (delirium) than the commonly used drug (midazolam) in older adults having heart valve surgery. Researchers will randomly assign 300 patients aged 65+ to receive one of the two drugs…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can special sounds replace sedation drugs for moms in surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether listening to special audio tones, called binaural beats, can help reduce anxiety and lower the amount of sedative medication needed for mothers who are awake during a C-section with spinal anesthesia. Researchers will compare two groups of 100 mother…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Phone app aims to stop the spins
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a digital therapy app can help adults who get dizzy when they stand up, a condition linked to a sudden drop in blood pressure. For 6 weeks, participants will use the app, which provides education and tracks symptoms, to see if it reduces these dizzy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists launch hunt for clues to stop deadly drug reactions
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a detailed registry of people who have had severe, immediate allergic reactions to medications. Researchers will collect blood samples and review past medical records to better understand why these dangerous reactions happen. The goal is to gather inform…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Massive heart study tracks 10,000 Patients' exercise ultrasounds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to collect real-world data from 10,000 patients who undergo standard exercise echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds during physical activity) as part of their regular heart care. Researchers will track how patients' hearts respond to exercise and link these findings …
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC