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Clinical trials sponsored by West Virginia University, explained in plain language.
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New hope for brain cancer: drug combo aims to extend survival
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug daratumumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with a newly diagnosed aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma. About 16 participants will receive the combination treatment. The goal is to see if the new approach imp…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Stomach stitching without surgery: can it reverse fatty liver?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a non-surgical stomach-reducing procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) can help obese people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease lose weight and improve liver health. Researchers will measure changes in liver fat and stiffness, as well…
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Double antibiotic attack on staph blood infections shows promise
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving two IV antibiotics early, instead of one, can clear Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections faster and improve outcomes. About 300 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a single antibiotic or a combination of two. Onc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:13 UTC
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Which wound closer is best? new study aims to reduce allergic reactions after joint surgery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at 600 hip or knee replacement patients to compare three different wound closure products: Sylke adhesive dressing, Exofin skin glue, and Suture Strip Plus. The goal is to see which method causes the fewest allergic skin reactions and gives the best scar appearan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Waterproof cast study for kids pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to compare waterproof and standard casts in children with ankle or foot injuries. The goal was to see if waterproof casts lead to more complications. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data or conclusions are available.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:36 UTC