Research study information for patients andfamilies from Carilion ClinicWithout clinical research, the lives of you and your familymight be very different.

Clinical research is an important part of quality care. AtCarilion Clinic, we are dedicated to improving the healthand well-being of the people and communities we serve.

Clinical research at Carilion Clinic is conducted under rigidethical and professional guidelines and is regulated byfederal standards.

Your participation in clinical research will help us discover and develop potential new treatments for health-related issues.

Research at Carilion

What is Clinical Research?Clinical research studies, also called “clinical trials,”provide information on the best ways to preventdisease, diagnose illness, and treat patients. Diseasesand our environment often change, so medicine mustcontinue to change, too. Therefore, it is important todesign studies that help answer specific questionsabout possible new treatments or better ways of usingtreatments that are already available.

Why Do People Volunteer to Participate inClinical Research Studies?There are many reasons why people participate inresearch studies, including:

• Wanting to take an active role in their own healthcare• Having access to the cutting edge of medicine• Shaping the future of healthcare for the world• Providing useful information to improve the wellness

of their community

What Clinical Research Studies are Going onNow?There are studies that might be of interest to you inthe following clinical areas:

• Cardiology• Gynecologic oncology• Infectious disease• Neurology• Pediatric oncology• Pediatric studies• Psychiatry and psychology• Surgery

To learn more about how you can be part of clinicalresearch at Carilion Clinic, contact:

Office of Sponsored Projects540-985-8510 | research@carilionclinic.org

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