West Virginia University
Clinical trials sponsored by West Virginia University, explained in plain language.
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Shorter antibiotic course after heart surgery for IV drug users shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether people who had heart surgery for endocarditis (a serious heart infection) related to IV drug use could safely switch from IV antibiotics to oral pills after just two weeks. The goal was to see if this shorter hospital stay was safe and effective. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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New oxygen sensor tested on skin cancers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a method called EPR oximetry to measure oxygen levels in skin tumors. Researchers gave patients pure oxygen through a face mask and tracked how tumor oxygen changed. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped, so the findings are very limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC