CLINICAL STUDIES

What are Clinical Research and Clinical Studies?

Clinical Studies are a type of research that evaluates the effects of new treatments, tests, or devices on human health. Two main types are interventional studies and observational studies.  These studies most often assess safety and benefits of new treatments, tests, or devices.

In interventional clinical studies, participants receive a specific intervention according to the research plan (or protocol) developed by the medical scientists running the study. An intervention could be a different type or dose of medication, a new treatment schedule, or a medical procedure. This type of clinical study is often designed to determine whether the new intervention is helpful, harmful or no different than the intervention(s) that are currently available for that condition.

In observational studies, investigators collect information about the participants to assess health outcomes without assigning the participants to a specific intervention.  Participants may receive medical care (e.g., drugs, tests, procedures) while participating in the study, but they will not receive an experimental intervention. However, participants in an observational study may be asked to answer questions, report on specific issues, or contribute additional biological samples, such as blood, saliva, or tissue.

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ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN A CLINICAL TRIAL? HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Step 1

Reach out to your provider to ask about the clinical study. Alternatively, your provider may approach you to see if you are interested in participating in a specific clinical study.

Step 2

If you meet the requirements to join the study, a team of medical professionals will thoroughly discuss the study with you, give you time to ask any questions, and review the informed consent form. Once you feel comfortable and have all your questions answered, you’ll provide written permission to start your participation in the study.

Step 3

Arrive at the clinic for your first visit! After that, you will continue to come in for visits according to the clinical study schedule.