Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® That phrase captures our belief that research makes a difference in the best treatment and outcomes.
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Here’s why you might consider participating in a clinical trial?
- You may benefit from the very latest medicines and treatments, including some that aren’t widely available outside a research hospital like ours.
- You may receive in-depth examinations and tests at no cost.
- You may be reimbursed for your time and expenses.
- You will be contributing to a better understanding of the science behind medical treatments.
What exactly is a clinical trial?
The intent of a clinical trial is to look for new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat a disease. At any one time, there are hundreds of clinical trials being conducted by UI Hospitals & Clinics physicians and researchers.
Clinical trials usually fit one of these criteria:
- Treatment trials test new ways to treat disease.
- Prevention trials test new methods to lower the risk of disease.
- Screening trials test the best ways to detect a disease in its early stages.
- Observational trials look at the link between risk factors and disease or the effect of treatments for the disease.
- Correlative trials use blood and tissue samples to look at disease risk or how well a treatment is working.
- Quality of life trials look at ways to improve comfort and quality of life for patients.