Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Eye drop showdown: can changing your Eye's microbiome ease dry eye?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how two different eye drop treatments affect the natural bacteria living on the eye's surface and dry eye symptoms. Fifty adults with dry eye were randomly assigned to receive either cyclosporine A plus hyaluronic acid or hyaluronic acid alone for 12 weeks. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Eye red spot study seeks hidden triggers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked for things that might increase the chance of getting a red spot on the eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage) without any injury. The condition is harmless and goes away on its own. Researchers studied 67 adults to find possible risk factors like coughing or blood thi…
Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:11 UTC
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Head up for easier tube insertion? new study tests simple position change
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether raising the head (head-elevated position) makes it easier to insert a breathing tube using a special video laryngoscope in patients whose neck movement was restricted to simulate a difficult airway. 182 adults having elective surgery took part. The re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:10 UTC
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Can a simple breathing maneuver tell surgeons how much fluid a patient needs?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a lung recruitment maneuver (a temporary increase in airway pressure) can help doctors decide if a patient needs more fluids during surgery. The study included 48 adults having abdominal surgery with protective lung ventilation. The goal was to see if ch…
Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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Simple head tilt may make tough intubations easier, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether raising a patient's head and back (head-elevated position) helps doctors see the vocal cords better when using a video-laryngoscope in people with a simulated difficult airway. Sixty-four adults scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia took part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC
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New trick to prevent nosebleeds during breathing tube insertion
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two techniques to make nasal intubation (placing a breathing tube through the nose) safer and less likely to cause nosebleeds. Researchers compared softening the tube with warm water versus inflating its cuff with air, using a video scope to guide placement. 140…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC