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Clinical trials sponsored by Carilion Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Pocket-Sized 3D camera could revolutionize cervical cancer screening in poor regions
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new, low-cost handheld 3D camera called CervImage™ to see if it can take clear pictures of the cervix for cancer screening. Researchers want to know if it is easy to use and produces images as good as current methods. The study involves 18 women, some with HPV …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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One pill before surgery may stop infections, study finds
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether taking a single dose of antibiotic just before certain skin surgeries can lower the chance of infection afterward. About 574 adults having surgery on the nose, ear, or lower leg will be randomly given either the antibiotic or a placebo pill. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Sound waves aimed at the brain could tame tough seizures
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce seizures in people with temporal lobe epilepsy that doesn't improve with medication. Six participants who already have a brain-implanted device to track seizures will receive both real and sham ult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC