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A clinical research trial is a study conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medications, treatments, or medical devices. The focus of clinical research is to improve knowledge of diseases in order to provide better patient care. Additionally, all studies must be approved before they can begin.

You can participate in a clinical research trial by contacting our research team by calling or texting us at 309-291-0585 or filling out a form on one of our study pages.

The goal of the study must be to increase medical knowledge. It must be carried out by competent persons who take all necessary precautions in order to protect those who volunteer for research. Studies must obtain approvals regularly and take all needed legal and ethical steps. Consent of the persons involved in the research study must be collected. ​

Clinical trial results are used to inform healthcare providers, policymakers, and regulatory agencies about the safety and effectiveness of new treatments.

In a clinical trial, you may be part of a placebo group. You will not know if you are getting the real medication or the placebo. A placebo is a pill, liquid, or powder that does not contain the study drug. Treatments are often compared with placebos to assess the treatment’s true effectiveness. If a participant is in the control group, they will receive a placebo instead of an active drug or treatment. You will be informed of the possibility of a placebo if it pertains to a study you are enrolled in.