Thomas Engstrom
Clinical trials sponsored by Thomas Engstrom, explained in plain language.
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Ambulance steroid shot may cut heart attack deaths, large trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a single high dose of the steroid methylprednisolone, given in the ambulance before opening the blocked artery, can reduce deaths in people having a major heart attack (STEMI). About 5,200 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the ste…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Thomas Engstrom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New heart attack procedures aim to save more lives and prevent repeat attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two methods used during emergency heart attack treatment: ischemic postconditioning (briefly pausing blood flow after opening the artery) and ultrasound-guided stent placement. The goal is to see if these techniques reduce death, heart failure, or the need for an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Engstrom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC