Inova Health Care Services

This study tests whether using a patient's gender, weight, and kidney function to calculate the first dose of the blood thinner heparin helps reach the target level faster than using a standard dose based only on weight. About 145 adults with conditions like deep vein thrombosis,…

This study looks at whether voxelotor, a drug that helps red blood cells stay healthy, can improve physical function in adults with sickle cell disease. Six participants will take the drug for 6 months and have their walking ability tested. The goal is to see if the drug helps th…

This study was designed to see if adjusting the dose of a chemotherapy drug called 5-FU based on its level in the blood could improve treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. It planned to enroll adults who had not yet received treatment for their advanced cancer. …

This study is testing whether a special pacemaker (called CRT) can improve heart function and reduce symptoms in people with heart failure who also have a specific type of heart block (LBBB). About 21 adults with mild to moderate heart failure will receive either a standard CRT p…

This study is testing whether a short educational video that gives positive reassurance can help teenagers and young adults recover from mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). Researchers will measure how participants manage their behavior and their expectations for recovery. …