West Virginia University
Clinical trials sponsored by West Virginia University, explained in plain language.
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Shorter antibiotic course after heart surgery for IV drug users shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether people who had heart surgery for endocarditis (a serious heart infection) related to IV drug use could safely switch from IV antibiotics to oral pills after just two weeks. The goal was to see if this shorter hospital stay was safe and effective. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tiny study tests oxygen measurement in skin cancers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a method called EPR oximetry to measure oxygen levels in skin tumors. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this technique could track how tumors respond to oxygen therapy and standard cancer treatments.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC