Essentia Health
Clinical trials sponsored by Essentia Health, explained in plain language.
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Cancer patients may need fewer port flushes, study says
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it's safe to flush implanted port devices (used for chemotherapy) every 12 weeks instead of the standard 4 weeks. About 400 cancer patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules. The goal is to see if the longer interval keeps the port …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Essentia Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:01 UTC
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Talking it out: new study tests if coaching boosts cholesterol awareness
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether motivational interviews can improve knowledge about familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. About 300 people with suspected or confirmed FH will either get usual care or a coaching conversation. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Essentia Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:50 UTC
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Does radiation cause muscle loss beyond the treatment area? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether breast cancer patients lose muscle outside the radiation area and if that loss is linked to fatigue. Twenty women will complete fatigue questionnaires and get CT scans before, during, and after radiotherapy. The goal is to understand how radiation affe…
Sponsor: Essentia Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC