Korea University Anam Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Korea University Anam Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Sugar spike study: do steroid injections worsen glucose in diabetics? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Prehab and rehab: simple diet and exercise program aims to boost recovery in elderly stomach cancer patients Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- No-Cuff BP monitor could revolutionize hypertension care Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Could a smartphone app boost recovery before cancer surgery? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Cuddle time for newborns: does extra skin contact boost breastfeeding? Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
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No-Cuff BP device could revolutionize hypertension care
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a cuffless blood pressure monitor (CART BP Pro) can help manage high blood pressure better than usual care in Korean adults whose blood pressure is not well controlled. About 288 participants will either use the device to guide their treatment or recei…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New Stitch-Free staple technique aims to cut leak risk in rectal cancer surgery
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests a modified stapling technique (MST) against the standard method in 450 adults having minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if MST reduces the chance of anastomotic leaks, a serious complication. Participants will be randomly assigned to one…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called nelmastobart combined with the chemotherapy capecitabine in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments. About 59 adults will receive the combination to see if it is safe and can slow cancer growth. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:25 UTC
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Study tracks reflux after sleeve gastrectomy: who gets better, who gets worse?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study followed 64 adults who had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a common weight-loss surgery) to see how acid reflux symptoms changed. Researchers compared those who had reflux before surgery with those who did not. They used a standard questionnaire to measure heartburn a…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:30 UTC
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Smartphone data may predict depression relapse before it happens
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether data from smartphones and wearable devices can predict when a person with depression or bipolar disorder might have another episode. Over 12 months, 540 participants will wear a Fitbit, log daily moods, and complete five check-ins. Researchers will u…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC