Clinical Research

Since the establishment of the Cleveland Clinic in Florida clinical research has been fundamental to the mission of Cleveland Clinic. Clinical trials rely on the participation of human volunteers in order to answer questions about treatments for diseases and conditions. Research conducted at Cleveland Clinic involves a spectrum of efforts, from searches for genes that cause colon disease to using special implants to manage bone disorders. Overall, research here focuses on an array of conditions, including breast and colon cancer, bariatric surgery, coronary artery disease and heart failure, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, asthma, overactive bladder, stress incontinence, acute or chronic kidney disease, and growth disorders.

Clinical Trials

In general, clinical trials are used to test the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical procedures in a human population. This ongoing collaboration between physician investigators and study volunteers is one of the foundations of modern healthcare, because clinical trials help set the standards for patient care. There are potential benefits, as well, for clinical trial volunteers. For instance, volunteers with existing diseases or conditions can play a more active role in their own healthcare, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research. Today, the Cleveland Clinic in Florida is running more than 700 clinical trials of various types. To determine if a specific clinical department is offering clinical trials, call the department’s main number listed on the active research trials list. If you do not know the department’s telephone number, please contact:
Pablo Davidov, PhD, MBA Clinical Research Manager
Davidop@ccf.org
954.659.5855