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Clinical Research & Trials

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Search for Open Studies

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Start the Conversation

Learn how to start a conversation about clinical research with your doctor.

Patient Research Education

Learn more about what is involved in research, how clinical trials work, and common questions about research.

Patient Stories

Learn more about the experiences of our past patients who participated in research and clinical trials at University Hospitals.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Clinical Research

See how we are trying to reduce inequity, injustice and disparities, and improve healthcare for everyone with clinical research.

Clinical Research Community Events Calendar

View our calendar of events.

Resources

Visit our Resources page for additional information on participating in a clinical research study.

How Am I Protected?

Learn how UH IRB protects participants of research studies.

What are clinical research studies?

Clinical research studies are projects involving people that answer specific health questions. Research studies help find new treatments, new ways of using established treatments, observe how people are affected by different factors, and even learn more about medicine and healthcare from the patient’s point of view. Many of the treatments and therapies used today are the result of research studies. Clinical trials are research studies used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are safe and effective.

At University Hospitals Clinical Research Center, our mission is to grow research and scientific innovation to improve patient care responsibly. Our vision is that every patient entering the UH system has an option to learn about and participate in a research study.

Community Outreach

Learn how we actively engage with the diverse communities we serve.

Mobile Research Unit

Bringing clinical research to the communities we serve, public events, and to UH’s community hospitals and practices.

Department Research

Learn more about how UH clinical institutes and departments advance the development of medical breakthroughs.

150 Years of Research & Discovery

UH has fostered a culture of innovation and discovery in the laboratory, at the bedside, and in the operating room. In a quest to improve outcomes for our patients, UH has helped to advance medical science, clinical practice, and patient care around the world.