• You may gain access to new drugs and other treatments, sometimes years before they are widely available.
• You will be monitored closely for any side effects.
• You will have the chance to take an active role in your own healthcare.
• You will be making a valuable contribution to research and maybe financially compensated

All clinical trials have guidelines spelling out who can participate. These are called eligibility criteria. The factors that allow you to participate in a clinical trial can include age, gender, the type and stage of your disease, previous treatment history, and other medical conditions. Following eligibility criteria helps us keep you safe and ensures that researchers learn the information they need.

Every clinical trial must be approved and monitored by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to make sure the risks are as low as possible and are worth any potential benefits. Once the trial is approved by the IRB, the organizers of the study must follow a careful plan, called a protocol, that describes exactly what will happen during the study. You will know the full details of the protocol prior to joining any clinical trial.

This depends on the study. Some studies pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for participants. But you may have to go to weekly check-ins, get blood tests, take medications, and deal with side effects. Some of these studies can last months.

People of all ages, sex, race, or ethnic groups can be in clinical trials. Some people are healthy, while others may have illnesses. The kinds of people needed for a trial depend on the trial itself and the questions it is trying to answer.

You’ll find more information when you browse our current studies. There are details about what the study involves and what type of participants we’re looking for. Or if you prefer, call us.

Before a medication can be prescribed, it must go through a long testing and approval process, including clinical studies.  A clinical study is used to test new drugs (medications) and develop new uses for existing drugs. At our research clinics, we work with some of the world’s leading companies on studies to answer questions like:

• How is a medication absorbed into the body?
• How does one drug react to another drug?
• How is a medication affected by food?

Depending on the type of study, there are certain conditions we may ask you to meet to ensure accurate study results. These could include restrictions on exercise, smoking, medications and alcohol. We’ll give you full details before you apply to take part in a study so you’ll always know what’s expected.

Our staff respects your privacy. No information will be given out about your participation and/or your medical information unless required by law. For example, the sponsor, regulatory agencies, or an independent review board may inspect your clinical research study medical records. This may include your name, address or other information that identifies you. If necessary, some or all of your records may be copied during these inspections. Because of this, absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

The results of the clinical study may be presented at meetings or in publications. However, you will not be personally identified in any presentations or publications.

We are currently seeking individuals with the indications listed here. If you have at least one of these indications, please call us at (714) 542-3008, or sign up here to see if you qualify.