Clinical Trials
What is a clinical trial?
Clinical trials are a way for researchers to answer questions about the use of devices, drugs, and other treatment options.
Who can participate?
Each trial consists of a screening process and list of conditions that participants must meet to be accepted. Not everyone will be accepted for enrollment.
Why should I participate?
There are many reasons to participate in clinical trials. Many trial candidates wish to play a role in the advancement of medicine or wish to receive a potential new treatment not yet available elsewhere.
Are clinical trials safe?
Your safety is our number one priority. Your doctor and clinical trial team will work with you to personalize your treatment, including risk assessment. All research at the University of Louisville that involves human subjects must be approved by the University of Louisville Institutional Review Board (IRB) before patients are allowed to participate. Any clinical trial involving drugs and/or devices must be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
