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The research program at NWMS was established for you. For over 20 years, our goal has been to provide potentially promising therapies to our patients within their own community.  The physicians at NWMS are committed to providing our patients with opportunities to participate in clinical trials without having to travel far from home.  Clinical trials offer you the chance to receive promising new therapies not otherwise available.

 

All new cancer treatments must first be tested in clinical trials. Clinical trials evaluate new drugs that are not yet approved by the FDA or test new uses for drugs that have already been approved. They also evaluate new combinations of existing drugs and treatments, different dosages of approved drugs, or find the best time to begin using a drug or treatment.

 

If you volunteer for a clinical trial you will be monitored more frequently and receive more attention due to your participation. You will receive either the treatment under investigation or the best available standard treatment.  A placebo is only used if no standard treatments exist.  Your participation will benefit all cancer patients because it will contribute to what we know about the disease.

 

The clinical trials offered at NWMS are carefully selected to provide a wider variety of treatment options for our patient population. Most of our clinical trials are available at all NWMS locations.  Our research department is made up of experienced professionals dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

 

NWMS Research Team

Ask your doctor about clinical trials and if he or she thinks this is an option for you.  Volunteering for a clinical trial is a big step.  Think about it carefully and ask questions.  Members of the research department are available to address your concerns. For more information about clinical trials please refer to the following links:

 

The Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation
http://www.CISCRP.org

The Belmont Report
http://www.fda.gov/oc/ohrt/irbs/belmont.html

ClinicalTrials.gov
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Services
http://www.centerwatch.com

National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Listing Services
http:/www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
FDA Information for Consumers
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/morecons.html

FDA Information for Patients
http://www.fda.goc/oshi/home.html

Emerging Med – Listing of Clinical Trials
http://emergingmed.com