Yonsei University
Clinical trials sponsored by Yonsei University, explained in plain language.
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New stent tested for Hard-to-Treat heart blockages
Disease control OngoingThis study is observing how well a new type of heart stent works for people with long blockages in their coronary arteries. The stent is designed to release medication without using a polymer coating. Researchers will follow 300 patients to check if the stent is safe and effectiv…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Heart stent patients test which powerful cholesterol combo they can stick with
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two powerful combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs for people who have had a heart stent placed. Researchers want to see which combination helps more patients keep their 'bad' cholesterol very low and which one causes fewer side effects, so patients are m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New combo attack on HPV-Linked cancers before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a new combination of treatments can better shrink tumors before surgery for head and neck cancers caused by HPV. It is for patients with advanced but operable cancer who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if adding a vaccine and other i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New drug combo tested to fight back when lung cancer stops responding
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a three-drug combination (Lazertinib, Pemetrexed, and Carboplatin) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has started growing again after being treated with the drug Lazertinib alone. The main …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Massive study probes if diabetes drug shields hearts after attack
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a common type of diabetes medication (SGLT2 inhibitors) helps prevent future heart problems in people who have both diabetes and a recent heart attack. Researchers will analyze health records from 200,000 patients in Korea to compare outcomes between t…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New drug strategy aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if giving an immunotherapy drug called durvalumab before and after surgery can help control non-small cell lung cancer. It involves 25 patients with operable cancer. The main goal is to see how much the drug shrinks the tumor before it is removed and to unde…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug trial targets lung cancer in the brain
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a drug called T-DXd (Trastuzumab deruxtecan) for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The main goal is to see how well the drug can delay the growth of cancer in the brain. It will also monitor for serious side ef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to make cancer immunotherapy work for more patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find better ways to predict which patients with advanced head and neck cancer will benefit from the immunotherapy drug nivolumab. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor samples from 50 patients to look for biological markers linked to treatment success. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC