Clinical Trials & Research
Your care is our priority at Riverside Healthcare, so our research experts are always exploring new medical frontiers. Through research, we gain knowledge that can advance the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses and diseases. That’s why our physicians and researchers work closely with industry partners to design and offer you nationally recognized clinical trials. Our research team opens new doors to hope by changing lives and discovering new possibilities.
Why You Should Participate in a Clinical Trial
Our team remains on the forefront of research and technology—allowing them to discover treatments that may help you or someone you care about. As a patient, it’s important to consider participating in a clinical trial as an option when working with your provider on your treatment plan. You may gain from the following benefits:
- Access to cutting-edge treatments, devices and medications
- Compensation for your time, which may include cash payments, food, vouchers or other items
- Increased wellbeing from doing your part to move science forward and develop new, effective medications and therapies
- Close, quality care to monitor your progress and safety
Keeping Research Safe and Credible
We understand that you’re investing your faith in providers when you decide to participate in a clinical trial. You can rest easy knowing that our Institutional Review Board members are dedicated to making sure our research is safe and ethical for all involved.
How to Get the Best Care from a Trial
The clinical and research team at Riverside is here to help you understand the risks of participating in a clinical trial for a safe experience. Here are some common questions you should ask the research team before participating in a clinical trial. Also, our team is always available to answer your questions.