Medical research is the driving force in health care that saves and improves lives, prevents disease and searches for new methods of healing. New advanced treatments and clinical trials of promising new medications and therapies offer hope to patients in need in Tucson, Phoenix and throughout the state.
Scientists are working on a vast array of basic, clinical and applied research projects. Some are seeking to solve the mysteries of childhood diseases, while others are dedicated to developing better treatments - and hopefully cures - for such killers as heart disease, cancer and infectious diseases. Still others are testing new treatments for arthritis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer‘s disease, all major threats to our aging population.
The University of Arizona is one of our nation’s great research universities, consistently ranking among the top of all U.S. research institutions, public, and private.
What is a clinical trial?
New medications and treatment therapies to treat a variety of health problems and medical conditions are being developed every day. A clinical trial is a process by which a new medication or treatment protocol is tested for effectiveness and safety. At a major research institution like the University of Arizona, a number of clinical trials or studies are ongoing. In any clinical trial, the research staff will follow a set of guidelines called a “protocol.” The protocol details safety measures, office exams and medical tests required to track the participants’ progress in the study.
For more information regarding clinical trials at The University of Arizona, call: (520) 694-8888 or 1-800-524-5928, Ext. 4. |
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