Learn more about how clinical research works, what participation may involve, and how Nuren Medical supports volunteers throughout the process.
Volunteering for a clinical research study is one way to contribute to the understanding of diseases and the development of new treatments. Research volunteers play an essential role in medical progress.
Potential benefits may include expert medical attention related to the study, learning more about your condition, and helping advance research that may benefit others in the future.
A clinical research study, also called a clinical trial, is conducted to answer specific questions about investigational medications, medical treatments, or devices. All participants are volunteers, and studies may involve a small, specialized group or thousands of people across multiple locations.
Before a drug company can test a medication in people, it must complete years of laboratory research. Government agencies then review the proposal to ensure the study meets appropriate safety and oversight requirements. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees clinical trials.
Some studies are designed for people with the condition being studied, while others may involve healthy volunteers. Each study has specific eligibility requirements, such as age, sex, and medical history.
The study physician reviews each volunteer’s medical history and the study criteria to determine eligibility. During the informed consent process, volunteers receive details about the study, including possible risks, benefits, and procedures.
Informed consent is the process that gives volunteers the information they need to decide whether to participate in a study. It includes a review of procedures, possible risks, potential benefits, and the opportunity to ask questions before making a decision.
An Institutional Review Board, or IRB, is a group of healthcare professionals and community members who review and approve research studies before they begin. The IRB’s primary responsibility is to protect the safety and rights of study participants.
You can get started by submitting your information through the intake form, contacting Nuren Medical by email at info@nurenmedical.com, or calling (305) 551-8493.
Nuren Medical welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about current and upcoming studies.
Clinical Investigator or Study Physician: A medical researcher responsible for carrying out a clinical research study. This may include physicians, nurses, coordinators, or other healthcare professionals.
Clinical Research Study: A process designed to study the safety and effects of an investigational medication, treatment, or device in volunteers.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The government agency that regulates the testing, manufacturing, and use of drugs and medical devices in the United States.
Informed Consent: The discussion between study staff and a potential volunteer that explains study procedures, risks, and benefits before participation begins.
Institutional Review Board (IRB): A review group responsible for protecting the safety and rights of research volunteers.
Contact Nuren Medical to learn more about clinical research opportunities, study participation, or the next steps for getting involved.