About Clinical Research
Learn how clinical trials can help to deliver new treatments
What Is a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are research studies that test new medical treatments, procedures, or devices to show their safety and effectiveness. These trials are key to advancements in medicine and improving patient care.
Every approved treatment available today has undergone many rounds of clinical testing before becoming widely available.
Participants in a clinical trial help researchers answer important health-related questions, contributing to the development of new therapies that may benefit millions of people in the future.
How Are Clinical Trials Regulated?
Clinical trials in the United States follow strict guidelines set by major regulatory agencies to ensure patient safety and ethical conduct. These include:
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Oversees drug and medical device trials to ensure they meet U.S. safety and efficacy standards.
- Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) – Independent ethics committees that review and approve studies to protect participants' rights and well-being.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines – International ethical and scientific standards that ensure trials are performed in a responsible way.
What Participation Means for Patients:
By joining a clinical trial, volunteers play a vital role in medical research while also gaining access to potential benefits such as:
- Medical Care – Regular health check-ups, wound treatments and close monitoring by supportive medical professionals, providing standard of care treatment - at no cost.
- Improving Patient Care – Your participation helps researchers develop new treatments that could improve lives worldwide.
Your Safety Comes First:
We understand that deciding to take part in a clinical trial is a big step. That’s why your safety, well-being, and rights are our top priorities.
- Participation is completely voluntary – You can choose to leave the study at any time, for any reason.
- Strict ethical and regulatory oversight – The study follows all legal and medical guidelines to protect participants.
- Transparency and informed consent – You’ll receive all the information and time needed to make an informed decision before joining. You can ask the study doctor any questions you may have before deciding if you would like to join.
Clinical trials pave the way for medical advancements. If you’re interested in learning more, reach out to our team today!
