Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global

This study is testing a new laser device called the Thor system to treat blockages in the leg arteries caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD). About 155 adults with PAD will receive the laser treatment and be followed for a year. The main goals are to see if the device is safe…

This study tests whether taking stroke patients directly to a special imaging and treatment room (angio suite) speeds up care compared to the usual approach of getting a CT or MRI first. About 594 adults with severe stroke symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of the two path…

This study tests whether a special arm cuff (Philips AMC) can measure how much blood the heart pumps (cardiac output) as accurately as the standard method using a catheter inserted into the heart. The trial will enroll 75 adults in the ICU or having surgery who already need a hea…

This study tests a new guidance system called LumiGuide that uses light instead of X-rays during a complex aortic aneurysm repair procedure (FEVAR). The goal is to see if it reduces the time patients and doctors are exposed to radiation. About 182 adults needing this surgery will…

This study looks at a new CT scan technology to see if it produces clearer images of brain tumors. About 120 adults with diagnosed brain tumors will have their scans reviewed by radiologists. The goal is to improve image quality and diagnostic confidence, not to test a treatment.

This study checks if a new Philips blood pressure cuff and monitor gives accurate readings compared to the standard arterial line method. About 189 critically ill patients in ICUs or operating rooms will take part. The goal is to see if the non-invasive device can reliably measur…

This study checks if a new method called Respiration from Pleth (RfP) can accurately measure breathing rate using standard pulse oximeter sensors. About 113 adults and children in the hospital will have their breathing rate monitored with both the new method and a capnography dev…

This study is testing a new upper-arm blood pressure cuff (Philips AMC) to see if it can measure blood pressure and fluid needs as accurately as the standard invasive arterial line. About 205 adults having surgery who already need both a cuff and an arterial line will take part. …