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Clinical trials sponsored by Inova Health Care Services, explained in plain language.
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New drug trial aims to tame deadly lung condition ARDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug fostamatinib is safe and helpful for adults hospitalized with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung injury that makes breathing very difficult. About 40 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Staples vs. stitches: which C-Section closure is better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if using absorbable staples under the skin can make C-section surgery faster and improve how the scar looks. About 237 women having a C-section will be randomly assigned to get either the new staples or standard stitches. Researchers will measure surgery time…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New study aims to catch cancer early in burn pit veterans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a more thorough cancer screening program for 100 veterans aged 35 and older who were exposed to burn pits during deployment. The goal is to see if this program is practical and satisfying for participants, and to find any early signs of cancer. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC