Researcher studying lab results from a clinical trial
Clinical trials at Partners institutions investigate new cures for diseases
5/29/2011
Partners HealthCare clinicians and researchers are constantly studying new ways to treat disease. Much of this research is done through clinical trials, which are research studies involving humans. Clinical trials are vital to the discovery of new treatments and cures for disease and illness. In addition, by participating in a Partners HealthCare clinical trial, you may have access to expert medical care at some of the nation’s leading health care and research institutions.
Clinical trials must go through a rigorous approval process, during which the plan for the trial and participation restrictions/requirements are set to protect study participants. All of the ethical codes expected during an episode of health care also apply to patients participating in clinical trials.
There are currently hundreds of clinical trials actively recruiting patients. If you are interested in browsing these trials to see if any might be a fit for you, visit the Partners Clinical Trials web site. There you will find tools to assist you in narrowing your search.
