Inova Health Care Services
Clinical trials sponsored by Inova Health Care Services, explained in plain language.
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Shock showdown: which defibrillator works better for irregular heartbeat?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two different types of electrical shocks used by defibrillators to restore normal heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation. Researchers tested 546 patients to see whether a 200J shock from a Zoll defibrillator or a 360J shock from a Lifepak defibrillato…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 04:27 UTC
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Do young athletes get colon cancer? study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how often young endurance athletes develop colorectal cancer or precancerous growths. Researchers examined 94 athletes aged 35-50 who regularly ran long-distance races. They compared colonoscopy results from these athletes to average-risk people to …
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer clues in Patients' surgical drain fluid
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find biological markers that could help predict which stomach or esophageal cancer patients might respond well to immunotherapy. Researchers collected fluid from surgical drains and blood samples from 10 patients who had cancer-removal surgery. They analyzed t…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC