What Are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. They are the primary way that researchers find out if a new treatment is safe and effective in people.
Why Participate in Clinical Trials?
For patients with lung disease, being a part of a clinical trial offers hope for improved health If you have a respiratory condition like asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer or other condition, you may wish to consider being a participant.
By participating you can help us make diseases of the lung a thing of the past. Our doctors take part in clinical trials then present their findings in conferences and publications.
Clinical Trials and Informed Consent
All clinical trials require informed consent — the process of making sure you know what may happen to you during the clinical trial. Our staff will go over what to expect when participating.