Inova Health Care Services
Clinical trials sponsored by Inova Health Care Services, explained in plain language.
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Shock showdown: which defibrillator works better for irregular heartbeat?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two different types of electrical shocks used by defibrillators to restore normal heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation. Researchers tested 546 patients to see whether a 200J shock from a Zoll defibrillator or a 360J shock from a Lifepak defibrillato…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Do marathon runners get less colon cancer? study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how common colorectal cancer and precancerous growths are in young endurance athletes. Researchers examined 94 male and female athletes aged 35-50 who regularly ran long-distance races. They performed screening colonoscopies and compared the results…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 20:55 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Cancer's hidden signals in surgical drain fluid
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find biological markers that could help predict which stomach or esophageal cancer patients might respond well to immunotherapy. Researchers collected fluid from surgical drains and blood samples from 10 patients who had cancer-removal surgery. They analyzed t…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC