- Hypertension (High blood pressure)
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity/Weight Loss
- Arthritis
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Gout
- Healthy Studies
Clinical Trials
Current Clinical Trials
OCRC is currently recruiting volunteers for the following clinical trials:
| Study Type | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females with high cardiovascular risk |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females with uncontrolled hypertension and are on an blood pressure medication |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females with hypertension and are on Metformin |
| Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Failure | Male and Females on an blood pressure medication with protein in urine and mild to moderate kidney disease |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females with inadequate blood sugar control on Metformin |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females with hypertension and are on a high blood pressure medication |
| Congestive heart failure (CHF) | Male and females with lowered ejection fraction shown on an echo cardiogram |
| Gout | Male and Females with cardiovascular comorbidities, history of heart attack, stroke, bypass and a presence of gout flare |
| Healthy Studies | Male and Females who are healthy |
| High Cholesterol | Male and Females with high LDL on cholesterol panel and on Atorvastatin |
| Hypertension | Male and Females on a high blood pressure medication |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Male and Females with predominant IBS (Diarrhea) |
| Healthy Studies | Male and Females who are healthy |
| Heart Attack | Male and Females with history of heart attack |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females with a pre-existing foot ulcer |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Male and Females on Metformin and Lantus |
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General Information
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study using volunteers to test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of a disease. Clinical trials are designed to answer questions about new therapies or new ways of using known treatments and to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find new treatments that work in people.
Why should I participate?
Some people participate in clinical trials because they have exhausted standard treatment options - which either did not work for them, or they were unable to tolerate certain side effects. Clinical trials may provide another option when standard therapy has failed. Others participate in trials because they want to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge. Participating in well-designed and well-executed clinical trials is one approach for you to:- Get actively involved in your healthcare.
- Gain access to new research treatments.
- Have access to expert medical care for the condition being studied.
- Help others by contributing to medical research.
Is there Financial Compensation for Participating in Studies?
Volunteers may be offered compensation in certain trials for their time and travel.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
At your first appointment we will have you fill out basic administrative forms and a medical history form. We will review your medical history, including any surgeries and/or hospitalizations. We will review any medications that you may be taking, and discuss any reactions to medications that you may have experienced in the past. It will be helpful to us if you can bring any medications that you are currently taking (prescription as well as over the counter) to the office visit. We will perform blood pressure check and complimentary cholesterol screening. These results will be reviewed with you by the doctor or nurse practitioner. You should come to your appointment fasting (no food or drink other than water) for at least 8 hours. You can expect your first visit to take about 1 hour. After this we will discuss the studies that we have available to you based on your medical history. The details of the study as well as your requirements as a volunteer will be reviewed. If you are interested, a study Informed Consent Form will be given to you to read in detail and you will be encouraged to ask questions. You may take this consent home to review with your family members and/or your family doctor. Once you have agreed to participate in one of our research studies, we will schedule an appointment to begin.
How do I participate?
Participation in a clinical trial is completely voluntary. Contact OCRC today for a free confidential evaluation to see if you are eligible for one of our clinical trials.