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Utica Park Clinic Research participates in clinical trials of investigational drugs for the diseases commonly seen in our patient population, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Utica Park Clinic Research was established in March, 2001 and has become one of the most active sites for the evaluation of investigational drugs in Eastern Oklahoma. The department is a leading research facility with a commitment to patient care and ethical conduct, improving the quality of life through better diagnosis and treatment.
The research team consists of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who work directly with patients during their participation in a clinical trial.
Why are Clinical Trials important?
Clinical trials play a critical role in ensuring that medical treatments are safe and effective before they are made available to the community. All clinical trials must conform to strict guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Who can take part?
You are eligible to take part if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition for which a new treatment is being studied. All volunteers must also meet specific criteria set by the study sponsor and FDA.
Consent and your rights
To ensure that volunteers fully understand their rights and responsibilities, the research staff will discuss each aspect of the clinical trial and its requirements with you, providing a detailed consent form outlining the potential risks and benefits. We encourage participants to ask questions and discuss the trial with their doctor
What are the benefits?
There are many reasons to volunteer for a clinical trial:
• Access to investigational treatment at no charge; all study related visits, laboratory testing and drugs are also provided at no charge.
• In some studies, participants will be paid for their time and transportation costs.
• Play a more active role in your treatment.
• Personal satisfaction from knowing you are helping others by improving health care practices.
• Close medical supervision.
Are there any risks?
The research staff will discuss all details of the clinical trial, including the risks and benefits, with you during your screening consultation to ensure you can make an informed decision and are willing to participate in the study. Although efforts are made to control the risks to clinical trial participants, some risks include:
• Potential adverse side effects
• The possibility the investigational treatment will not provide benefits
The FDA works to protect participants from unreasonable risks approving all protocols and assuring compliance with federal research guidelines.
What’s involved?
After making an informed decision to participate in a study, a comprehensive health screening will be performed by one of the research doctors and detailed instructions will be given on what is required during participation in the study. Research Coordinators and Physicians monitor participants at specific intervals during and after the trial, including visits to the research clinic and follow up phone calls.
Location
Utica Park Clinic Research is located at 1145 S. Utica (South Physicians Building), Suite 811.
Steven Landgarten, MD, is the Director of Utica Park Clinic Research. He is also the Chief Medical Officer for Hillcrest HealthCare System and has been with the organization for more than 35 years. Dr. Landgarten oversees the clinical care and compliance with research standards for Utica Park Clinic Research.
