Inova Health Care Services
Clinical trials sponsored by Inova Health Care Services, explained in plain language.
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Marathon runners may face higher colon cancer risk, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked how common colorectal polyps and cancer are in endurance athletes aged 35 to 50 who run ultramarathons or multiple marathons. Researchers gave 94 participants a screening colonoscopy and compared their results to historical data from the general population. The…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Surgical drain fluid may hold key to immunotherapy response in stomach and esophageal cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 10 adults who had surgery for gastric or esophageal cancer. Researchers collected fluid from surgical drains and blood samples to look for molecular markers that might predict how well immunotherapy would work. The goal was to set up a process for gathering th…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC