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Clinical trials and research at Asan Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 82 clinical trials run by Asan Medical Center that are recruiting, at sites in 14 countries (most in South Korea (82), United States (3), Japan (3)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 4 (13), Phase 2 (13), Phase 1/2 (3), Phase 3 (3). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 82Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 14Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (82)
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High-dose vs standard-dose flu vaccine in adults with blood cancers on B-cell-depleting therapy
This study tests whether a high-dose flu shot evokes a stronger immune response than a standard-dose shot in adults with hematologic cancers who recently had B-cell-depleting therapy.
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Videoconference Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mood disorders at high suicide risk
This study tests a short online CBT program to help people with mood disorders who are at high risk of suicide, and compares inflammatory biomarkers between groups.
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AI-based prediction of five major diseases using integrated health data
Researchers are testing an AI model to see if they can predict the onset of five major diseases in adults 30–65 by combining medical records with biospecimens and lifestyle data.
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Noninferiority test of a sirolimus-ascorbic acid stent vs everolimus stent in heart disease patients
This study tests whether a sirolimus-ascorbic acid eluting stent works as well as the standard everolimus-eluting stent for people with coronary artery disease undergoing PCI.
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Blood Viscosity and Outcomes After Elective Brain Surgery
This study will test whether measures of blood viscosity taken during elective intracranial surgery relate to how patients recover and if they have postoperative complications.
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Smartphone-based rehabilitation after ICU discharge
This project will try a smartphone app to deliver daily, individualized rehab for adults recovering from ICU-acquired weakness to help them regain strength and function.
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Flu vaccine strategies for adults with blood cancers
This study will test three different flu vaccines to see which gives the strongest antibody and T-cell responses in adults with blood cancers, including people after autologous stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy.
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Aspirin vs Warfarin after Bioprosthetic Heart Valve Replacement
This trial tests whether aspirin or warfarin is safer during the first 6 months after a bioprosthetic heart valve is placed.
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MRI- and PHI-guided approach to decide when a prostate biopsy is needed
This trial will test whether using multiparametric MRI together with the Prostate Health Index (PHI) can safely reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies in biopsy-naïve men with suspected prostate cancer and PSA 3–20 ng/mL.
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See If Faricimab Helps Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration
This study tests whether Faricimab injections every month for 4 months can help adults aged 50 and older with active neovascular AMD in at least one eye.
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Cervical lymphatic-to-vein bypass surgery to help clear brain waste in people with Alzheimer's and intracranial lymphatic circulation disorder
This procedure will try connecting neck lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes to veins to see if it helps clear amyloid and improve thinking in people with Alzheimer's disease who have intracranial lymphatic circulation disorder.
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18F‑FES PET/CT to detect distant metastasis in low‑grade ER‑positive stage III breast cancer
This test will see if 18F‑FES PET/CT can better find distant spread in people with low‑grade, estrogen receptor–positive stage III breast cancer.
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Left bundle branch area pacing versus minimized ventricular pacing for sick sinus syndrome with a prolonged PR interval
This test compares left bundle branch area pacing with minimized ventricular pacing to see which works better for adults with sick sinus syndrome and a long AV (PR) interval.
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Using a MEMO wearable patch to find atrial fibrillation after an unexplained stroke
This trial will try a wearable single-lead ECG patch (MEMO Patch) to find previously missed atrial fibrillation in adults who had an embolic stroke of unknown cause.
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Tracking immune and genomic changes in liver cancer during immunotherapy
This study will test whether blood and tumor biomarkers can predict how people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma respond to immunotherapy.
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Registry of mitral stenosis patients treated with percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy
See how people with mitral stenosis do after percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy (PMBC) and which method best determines the Inoue balloon size.
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Lenvatinib with nivolumab and chemotherapy for metastatic gastric cancer with malignant ascites
This trial tests whether adding lenvatinib to nivolumab plus chemotherapy helps people with metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have peritoneal metastases and significant malignant ascites.
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Lenvatinib for advanced GIST after imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib
This trial tests whether the oral drug lenvatinib can help people with metastatic or advanced GIST whose disease has progressed on imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib.
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Anbalcabtagene autoleucel for relapsed or refractory CNS B‑cell lymphoma
This trial will test whether Anbal‑cel, an anti‑CD19 CAR‑T therapy, is safe and helps adults with relapsed or refractory primary or secondary CNS diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma.
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Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer using duodenal fluid biomarkers
This project will see if pancreatic fluid collected during routine endoscopy can help detect early pancreatic cancer in adults.
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Irpagratinib plus atezolizumab and bevacizumab for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with FGF19 overexpression
This trial will test whether adding irpagratinib to atezolizumab and bevacizumab helps people with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma whose tumors overexpress FGF19.
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Tarlatamab for advanced extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma
This study will test tarlatamab to see if it can shrink tumors and control disease in adults with relapsed extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma after prior platinum-based chemotherapy.
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Evaluating a new device for draining pancreatic pseudocysts
This study is testing a new device to see if it safely and effectively helps adults with pancreatic pseudocysts get better by draining the fluid and reducing their symptoms.
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Preventive endoscopic banding for high-risk esophageal varices in people with hepatocellular carcinoma starting atezolizumab plus bevacizumab
This study will test whether doing preventive endoscopic banding of high-risk esophageal varices can reduce bleeding in people with hepatocellular carcinoma who are starting atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.
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Combined antiplatelet treatment for acute ischemic stroke due to large artery atherosclerosis
This trial sees if adding cilostazol to aspirin and clopidogrel for adults who recently had an ischemic stroke caused by large artery atherosclerosis lowers the risk of early recurrent stroke.
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Evaluating the MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve in Asian Patients
This study is testing how safe and effective the MITRIS RESILIA mitral valve is for Asian patients who are having surgery to replace their mitral valve.
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Neoadjuvant zolbetuximab with docetaxel, oxaliplatin and S-1 for locally advanced stomach cancer
This study will test whether adding zolbetuximab to docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and S-1 before surgery helps people with locally advanced, CLDN18.2-positive stomach cancer shrink tumors and have better outcomes.
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Statin plus ezetimibe without aspirin versus statin with aspirin for people with high coronary calcium
This study tests whether using a stronger cholesterol regimen (statin plus ezetimibe) without aspirin works as well as a standard statin with aspirin to prevent heart problems in adults who have high coronary artery calcium.
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Aspirin and high-intensity statin strategy for people with very high coronary calcium
This trial will test whether taking aspirin and/or a high‑intensity statin reduces heart attack and stroke risk in people aged 40–70 with very high coronary calcium (CAC ≥300) and at least one cardiovascular risk factor.
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Gadoxetic-enhanced abbreviated MRI versus dynamic CT for monitoring recurrence after curative HCC treatment
This trial tests whether abbreviated MRI with gadoxetic acid or dynamic CT is better at finding recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma in people who have been cancer-free for at least two years after curative treatment.
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Preoperative exercise to prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients
This study is testing if a special exercise program before surgery can help breast cancer patients avoid lymphedema after chemotherapy.
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Oral Liporaxel (paclitaxel) treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This study will test whether taking oral Liporaxel (a form of paclitaxel) can help people with advanced GIST who stopped responding to imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib and whose tumors have low P‑glycoprotein levels.
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IRIS Coroflex NEO stent registry
This project tests whether Coroflex ISAR NEO drug-eluting stents are safe and work well for adults having percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease.
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Using a pulmonary artery catheter and early carvedilol treatment for cardiogenic shock in heart failure patients
This study is testing if using a special heart monitor along with early treatment with carvedilol can help heart failure patients in cardiogenic shock live longer and need less medication.
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Switching between subcutaneous and intravenous infliximab for Crohn's disease
This study is testing if switching between two forms of infliximab can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease achieve better long-term results.
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Infliximab treatment for Crohn's disease with drug monitoring
This study is testing if adjusting infliximab treatment based on drug levels helps people with active perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease feel better compared to standard fixed dosing.
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Evaluation of clinical results for patients with aorta and peripheral artery revascularization
This study looks at the long-term health results of around 6,000 patients who have had surgery to improve blood flow in their aorta and legs.
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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Xience Skypoint stents in treating coronary artery disease
This study is testing how well and safely XIENCE Skypoint stents work for people with coronary artery disease compared to other similar stents in everyday medical practice.
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Registry development for patients with gynecologic cancer in Korea
This study is collecting information from women with gynecologic cancers in Korea to see how their treatments and outcomes can be improved.
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Combination of rivoceranib and paclitaxel for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This study is testing if a new combination of two drugs, rivoceranib and paclitaxel, can help adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors that haven't improved with standard treatments.
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Comparing heart procedures for diabetes patients with blocked arteries
This study is testing whether a new heart procedure or a traditional surgery works better for people with diabetes who have blocked arteries and chest pain.
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Comparing two methods for treating significant left main coronary artery disease
This study is testing whether two different ways of treating serious left main coronary artery disease can lead to better heart health for patients over two years.
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Evaluating treatment effectiveness for relapsed childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia based on risk groups
This study is testing different treatment plans for children with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia to see which works best based on their risk level.
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Evaluating AI technologies for coronary artery disease treatment
This study is testing if AI tools can help doctors better predict outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease who are getting stents placed in their arteries.
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Evaluating coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes
This study is trying to see how coronary artery disease develops over time in people with diabetes by using special heart scans and gathering health information.
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Timing of Distal Perfusion to Prevent Limb Ischemia in ECMO Patients
This study tests whether giving a special treatment to improve blood flow in the legs right when symptoms start is better than doing it right at the beginning of heart support for patients with severe heart problems.
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Using Enavogliflozin to Improve Outcomes After Aortic Valve Replacement
This study is testing if a new heart medication called Enavogliflozin can help people who have had aortic valve replacement surgery avoid serious heart problems and improve their health.
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Temozolomide for treating SDH-deficient gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This study is testing if a drug called temozolomide can help people with a specific type of gastrointestinal stromal tumor that doesn't respond well to standard treatments.
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Fecal transplant plus nivolumab for people with advanced solid cancers that progressed on anti-PD-(L)1 therapy
This will try a donor-derived fecal microbiota transplant together with nivolumab to see if it can control disease in people with advanced solid tumors who progressed on anti-PD-(L)1 drugs.
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Comparing two methods for heart artery treatment in patients with coronary disease
This study is testing which method of guiding heart artery treatment works better for patients with coronary artery disease by comparing two different approaches during their procedures.
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Comparing tailored and conventional antiplatelet strategies after optimized stent implantation
This study is testing if a shorter, personalized approach to blood-thinning medication after heart stent placement is safer and more effective than the standard longer treatment for people with coronary artery disease.
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5 years of imatinib treatment for high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This study is testing if taking imatinib for five years after surgery can help people with high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors avoid their cancer coming back.
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New treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
This study is testing a new combination of medications to see if it can help Korean patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis get better.
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Registry of elderly patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source and patent foramen ovale
This study is testing if closing a small hole in the heart can help older patients who have had a certain type of stroke feel better compared to just taking standard medication.
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Evaluating Ferric Carboxymaltose for Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer
This study is testing if a single high-dose infusion of ferric carboxymaltose can help improve treatment outcomes and manage anemia in patients with advanced gastric cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.
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Olaparib and Durvalumab for Biliary Tract Cancer after Chemotherapy
This study is testing if the drugs Olaparib and Durvalumab can help people with advanced biliary tract cancer who have finished their first round of chemotherapy and have certain gene mutations.
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Predicting treatment response for ulcerative colitis patients
This study is trying to see if doctors can better predict how Korean patients with ulcerative colitis will respond to certain treatments using information from their medical history and tests.
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer with lymph node metastasis
This study is testing a new combination of chemotherapy drugs to see if it can help people with advanced stomach cancer that has spread to lymph nodes get better and have successful surgery.
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Using albumin and crystalloid fluids to treat septic shock
This study tests if giving albumin along with regular fluids can help adults with septic shock survive better than the usual treatment.
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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Synergy XD and Megatron stents
This study is testing how well and safely the Synergy XD and Megatron stents work for people with coronary artery disease compared to other stents in real-life situations.
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Comparing two methods for lymph node evaluation in early stage endometrial cancer
This study tests whether a less invasive method called sentinel lymph node mapping is better than the usual lymph node removal for women with early stage endometrial cancer.
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Evaluating the Ultimaster Tansei Stent for Coronary Artery Disease
This study is testing how well the Ultimaster Tansei stent works and is safe for people with coronary artery disease in real-life situations.
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Comparing a new medication to standard treatment for preventing stomach issues in heart patients on blood thinners
This study is testing a new medication called tegoprazan to see if it can prevent stomach problems just as well as the standard treatment for heart patients who are taking blood thinners.
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Microbiome biomarkers and fecal microbiota transplantation to support immunotherapy in solid tumors
This trial tests whether the gut microbiome can help guide immunotherapy and whether fecal microbiota transplantation can boost immunotherapy in adults with solid cancers.
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Comparing blood thinners after mechanical aortic valve replacement
This study tests whether a new blood thinner called rivaroxaban works better than the traditional warfarin for people who have had a mechanical aortic valve replacement.
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Comparing two types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer recurrence after surgery
This study is testing whether a new type of radiation therapy works better than the standard treatment for men whose prostate cancer has come back after surgery.
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Registry evaluating long-term outcomes of Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
This study looks at how well Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) works for patients over time in real-life situations.
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Comparing two approaches for treating blocked coronary arteries
This study is testing two different methods for treating blocked coronary arteries to see which one works better and is safer for patients with chronic total occlusions.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of the DESyne X2 coronary stent in clinical practice
This study is testing how well the DESyne X2 stent works for people with blocked arteries who are getting a heart procedure.
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Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rotational atherectomy in clinical practice
This study is testing how safe and effective rotational atherectomy is for patients aged 19 and older in real-life hospital settings.
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Registry of patients with acute myocardial infarction at Asan Medical Center
This study collects information from 5,000 patients who had a heart attack to see how different treatments affect their long-term health.
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Comparing Implantable Defibrillators and Medical Therapy for Variant Angina and Sudden Cardiac Death
This study tests if adding an implantable defibrillator to standard treatment can help people with variant angina who have survived sudden cardiac death live longer.
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Evaluating coronary stenosis prognosis using intracoronary imaging
This study is testing how advanced imaging techniques can help doctors understand the long-term health of patients with narrowed heart arteries.
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Registry collecting clinical and imaging data for brain glioma patients
This study is collecting medical and MRI information from patients with brain gliomas to see how well treatments are working and to improve care over time.
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Evaluating heart imaging techniques for coronary disease treatment
This study is testing whether using a specific heart imaging technique called computed tomography perfusion can help people with coronary artery disease get better treatment results compared to another method called fractional flow reserve.
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Using 3D Echocardiography to Improve Device Closure for Atrial Septal Defect
This study tests if using 3D heart imaging can help doctors choose the right size device to close holes in the heart for people with atrial septal defects.
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Evaluating long-term outcomes in patients with multivessel coronary disease
This study looks at how different treatments for multivessel coronary artery disease affect the long-term health of patients who have been treated at Asan Medical Center since 1995.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of drug-eluting balloons for coronary artery disease
This study is testing how well drug-eluting balloons work for treating coronary artery disease in real-life settings and keeping patients safe after their balloon angioplasty.
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Comparing chemotherapy regimens for advanced gastric cancer after surgery
This study tests if a new combination of chemotherapy drugs can help people with advanced gastric cancer feel better after surgery compared to the standard treatment.
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Evaluating drug-eluting stents in everyday clinical practice
This study is testing how well drug-eluting stents work and their safety for people with coronary artery disease in everyday medical settings.
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Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Seoul, Korea
This study looks at how common Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are in a part of Seoul, Korea, and how these diseases have changed over time to help better understand their effects on people.
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Detecting and analyzing severe pneumonia in critically ill patients
This study looks at patients in the ICU with severe pneumonia to see how different types of pneumonia affect their treatment and recovery.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Asan Medical Center are recruiting right now?
82, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 14 countries. The most sites are in South Korea (82 trials), United States (3 trials), Japan (3 trials), China (2 trials), Hong Kong (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 13, Phase 2: 13, Phase 1/2: 3, Phase 3: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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