West Virginia University

This study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a malaria drug) to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery can help treat pancreatic cancer that can be removed. About 40 adults with resectable pancreatic cancer will receive the combination, then undergo surgery. Resear…

This early-phase study tests whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery is safe and doable for people with high-risk gallbladder cancer. The goal is to prevent cancer from coming back in the belly lining. Ten participants will be enrolled, and res…

This study tests a nurse-led home care program for people with advanced heart failure and their family caregivers in rural Appalachia. The program uses faith-based nurses and local volunteers to improve access to palliative care. Researchers will measure quality of life, heart fa…

This study looks at whether a simple resistance exercise program can help breast cancer survivors manage fatigue. About 60 people who had breast cancer will follow a strength training guide for 3 months and track their progress. Researchers want to see if factors like income and …

This study is testing whether injecting cooled or warmed salt water (saline) directly into lipomas (harmless fatty lumps under the skin) can shrink them. About 20 adults with at least one lipoma will receive up to four treatments, each four weeks apart. The goal is to find a less…

This study tests whether adding a common bleeding-control medication (aluminum chloride) to a standard skin cream (5-fluorouracil) works better at removing actinic keratoses—rough, scaly spots from sun damage that can turn into skin cancer. About 32 adults with 4-15 spots on thei…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve impulse control in people with Parkinson's disease who struggle with impulsive behaviors like gambling or compulsive shopping. Twenty participants will receive both real and sham (fake) st…

This study looks at whether filtering out blue light at night in hospital rooms can reduce inflammation, protect thinking skills, and improve mood and sleep in people recovering from elective heart surgery. About 80 adults having certain heart procedures will be assigned to eithe…