Korea University Anam Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Korea University Anam Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for tough colon cancer: fruquintinib trial launches in south korea
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called fruquintinib in 88 adults with advanced colon cancer that has not responded to standard chemotherapies. The goal is to see if adding supportive care to manage side effects can help patients live longer without their cancer growing. Participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:04 UTC
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App-based prehab aims to boost fitness before cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with cancer improve their physical fitness before elective surgery. Sixty adults scheduled for cancer surgery will either use the app for guided exercise, nutrition, and mood tracking, or receive usual care. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Prehab and rehab combo aims to speed stomach cancer recovery in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 'peri-habilitation' program for adults aged 65 and older with stomach cancer. Participants receive nutritional support for two weeks before surgery, followed by a combined exercise and nutrition program for about three weeks after leaving the hospital. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI reads your ECG to spot hidden heart risk before cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 200 adults aged 60 and older who are scheduled for major surgery for urologic cancer. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) taken before surgery. The goal is to see if the AI can predict which pat…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Sugar spike study: do steroid injections worsen glucose in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks blood sugar changes after an epidural steroid injection for back or leg pain. Researchers will compare 36 adults with and without type 2 diabetes using a continuous glucose monitor worn for 15 days. The goal is to see if the injection causes higher or longer-las…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:04 UTC