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Clinical research

Clinical trials are research studies that test a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention in people.

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Why participate in a clinical trial?

Today, people are living longer, better lives from successful treatments that are the results of past clinical trials. These trials can include testing new drugs or devices for safety and effectiveness, comparing existing treatments, or studying new ways to use existing medications.  

Being involved in a clinical research study allows you to play a more active role in your own health care, help others by contributing to the research that advances treatments, and possibly gain access to new research treatments before they are available to the general public.  

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Advancements in medical treatments

Being involved in a clinical research study allows you to play a more active role in your own health care, help others by contributing to the research that advances treatments and possibly gain access to new research treatments before they are available to the general public. 

Sponsors and CROs

Currently enrolling in clinical trials


Study name Medical conditionAge requirementEnrollment informationAdditional information
TRIUMPH OutcomesOne or more of the following: Coronary Artery Disease and/or Peripheral Arterial Disease and/or Cerebrovascular Disease and/or Chronic Kidney DiseaseAdults age 45 years or olderCurrently EnrollingMust have one of the medical conditions listed to the left and be overweight or obese
REIMAGINE 2
Type 2 DiabetesAdults age 18 and olderCurrently EnrollingMust have Type 2 Diabetes with A1c 7.0-10.5 and be overweight or obese
REIMAGINE 4 Type 2 Diabetes Adults age 18 and older
Currently Enrolling
Must have Type 2 Diabetes with A1c 7.0-10.5 and be overweight or obese
ACHIEVE 4Type 2 Diabetes 
Adults age 18 and older
Currently Enrolling
Must have Type 2 Diabetes with A1c 7.0-10.5 and be overweight or obese and have one or more of the following: Coronary Artery Disease and/or Peripheral Arterial Disease and/or Cerebrovascular Disease and/or Chronic Kidney Disease  and/or Congestive Heart Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

Before enrolling into a clinical trial, the details of your study will be thoroughly explained. The medication or device being studied and the required study procedures will be discussed. Any potential benefits and risks will also be discussed prior to your decision to participate, and you will be made aware of any new safety issues that may arise during the course of the study.  

Research patients are monitored closely by research staff throughout the study; however, while research assessment results may be shared with your primary care provider, being in a clinical trial does not replace your routine medical care.  

It is important to note that all clinical trials are voluntary, and you may decline to be involved or you may withdraw at any time during the study. 

In order to participate in a clinical trial, you must meet specific qualifications for the individual study. Eligibility is based upon several factors such as gender, age, other treatments, type and stage of disease, and other medical history. You will be carefully screened prior to being enrolled into a study. 
Clinical trials must be conducted on any new medication, biologic, or medical device approved in the United States. Clinical research falls under the strict regulatory guidance of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition, each trial is reviewed prior to and throughout the study by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), whose purpose is to protect the safety, welfare and rights of the patients involved in clinical research. 

At the site level, research studies are overseen by a Principal Investigator (PI). The PI is a provider with additional research training who supervises the conduct of the study at the site and protects the rights, safety, and welfare of the study participants in regards to the trial.
The patient will not incur fees for anything that is done specifically for purposes of the study. The cost of clinical trial participation is covered by the sponsor of the study.