Samsung Medical Center

This completed early trial tested a single intravenous dose of EN001 stem cells in 3 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E, a severe hereditary nerve disorder with no approved treatment. The main goal was to check safety, including infusion reactions, while also looking…

This study tested whether personalized, automatic coaching messages based on continuous glucose monitor readings and mood assessments could help people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. 46 adults participated over 12 weeks. The goal was to se…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and ramucirumab, in 26 people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that had not responded to other treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. Participants received the dr…

This study tested the drug osimertinib in 73 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR mutation-positive) that had spread to the lining of the brain. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink these tumors and help patients live longer. Participants took one pill daily, …

This study tested a combination of proton beam radiotherapy followed by two drugs (Tecentriq and Avastin) in 63 adults with advanced liver cancer that had spread into the portal vein. The goal was to see if this approach could help control the cancer and improve survival. Partici…

This study tested a wearable back support suit designed to reduce back pain in caregivers who lift and move patients. Thirty male caregivers at a hospital wore the suit for two weeks and compared it to a traditional back brace. The goal was to see if the high-tech suit could bett…

This study tested remimazolam against midazolam for sedation during diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. 132 healthy adults participated, and researchers measured total procedure time and sedation success. The goal is to see if remimazolam provides faster and more effecti…

This study tested a home-based therapy program that uses sensors to help children with cerebral palsy improve the use of their arms and hands. The therapy, called Tele-HABIT, involves structured play activities done at home under remote guidance. The trial included 29 children ag…

This study tested a wearable robotic device that assists hip movement during walking training for people who had a stroke at least 3 months ago. Thirty-two participants used the exoskeleton for 10 sessions over 5 weeks. The main goal was to check safety and see if walking speed i…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help cancer patients recognize and report treatment side effects more effectively. 222 adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy used the app to track symptoms and share them with their doctors. The goal was to improve patient…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives personalized advice for managing lymphedema (arm swelling) after breast cancer treatment. Fifty-eight adults with lymphedema used the app to track their arm measurements and get self-care tips. The goal was to see if the app was easy …

This study looked at medical records of over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and COPD to see if a class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors is linked to a lower chance of developing lung cancer compared to older drugs called sulfonylureas. The researchers did not give an…

This completed study looked at 203 breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition. Researchers wanted to see how patients' own perception of their swelling matched up with actual measurements, and how this affected their quality of life. The goal is to use …

This study analyzed health records from over 229,000 people with newly diagnosed lung cancer in Korea to see if getting a brain MRI every year helps find cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal was to learn whether these scans catch brain metastases earlier, when they might…

This study looked at over 133,000 adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who were smokers. Researchers wanted to see if switching from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes could lower the risk of heart problems and diabetes complications. The study used health records to compa…

This study looked at whether frailty can predict who survives cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers analyzed data from over 200,000 adults admitted to intensive care units across South Korea. They found that …

This study looked at 1,811 patients aged 60-70 who had heart valve replacement surgery. Researchers compared different types of artificial valves to see if the valve type was linked to developing depression, anxiety, or sleep disorders later. The goal was to understand if the cho…

This study reviewed the medical records of over 3,100 people who had surgery to remove esophageal cancer at a major hospital in South Korea. The goal was to learn about common complications after surgery and how long patients lived afterward. The findings can help doctors improve…

This study gathered medical information and tissue samples from 2,000 head and neck cancer patients in South Korea. The goal was to learn more about how the disease behaves in Asian populations, since most existing research comes from Western countries. By analyzing this data, re…