At Gastro Health, we are committed to improving the future of digestive and liver health through clinical research. Our research program provides qualified patients with opportunities to participate in carefully monitored studies evaluating new medications, treatment approaches, diagnostic tools, and medical technologies.
Clinical research helps physicians and scientists better understand disease, improve existing therapies, and develop new treatment options for future generations.
Whether you are living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, MASH, liver disease, IBS, or another gastrointestinal condition, clinical research may provide an opportunity to contribute to medical progress while receiving additional support and monitoring from our experienced research team.
We are currently offering clinical research in the following markets: Birmingham, AL; Chelmsford, MA; Framingham, MA; Cincinnati, OH; Maitland, FL; Miami, FL; Pensacola, FL; and Olympia, WA.
Why Participate in Clinical Research?
People choose to participate in clinical research for many different reasons.Some are interested in gaining access to investigational therapies. Others want to contribute to medical discoveries that may benefit future patients. Many appreciate the opportunity to play an active role in advancing healthcare. Potential benefits of participation may include:
- Access to investigational treatments that are not yet widely available
- Additional monitoring by research physicians and study staff
- Increased understanding of your condition
- Helping advance future treatments for digestive and liver diseases
- Contributing to research that may improve care for future generations
Research Opportunities by Condition
Gastro Health conducts clinical research across a wide range of digestive and liver diseases. Available studies vary by location and over time.
Current and future research opportunities may include:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver Disease
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
- Other Chronic Liver Diseases
- Esophageal Disorders
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Celiac Disease
- Motility Disorders
- Colon Cancer Prevention and Screening
- Emerging Therapeutic Areas
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Clinical research studies are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical research studies look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases.
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Clinical research is designed to collect information to prove a medication or device is safe and effective. When a pharmaceutical company has a new investigational medication or one already approved for a new condition or dosage, clinical research is used as an investigational method.
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Clinical research is conducted nationwide and requires a special commitment and reputation in the medical field. Medical centers that conduct clinical research employ highly skilled physicians with first-rate status and medical proficiency. Study coordinators conduct the clinical research study under the physician's supervision. Together, they form the research team and provide details about your medical condition and various treatment options.
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- Natural history studies provide valuable information about how disease and health progress.
- Screening trials test the best way to detect certain diseases or health conditions.
- Diagnostic trials determine better tests or procedures for diagnosing a particular disease or condition.
- Treatment trials test new treatments, new combinations of drugs, or new approached to surgery or radiation therapy.
- Quality of life trials explore and measure ways to improve the comfort and quality of life with a chronic illness.
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When you choose to participate in a clinical research study, you become a part of the advancement of medicine for all. Your reasons for enrolling in a study may vary. Sometimes traditional treatments may not be appropriate for your condition, or your physician feels your participation could be beneficial. Regardless of the reasons, discuss why your Gastro Health physician has asked you to consider participating in a clinical research study.
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Speak to our team to see which studies are available in your area. We can help review the criteria to see if you’re eligible and send you the study enrollment form.
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Before enrolling, you will receive an Informed Consent Form, which will explain your rights as a participant. If you decide not to participate, you will not be penalized, nor will your standard of care be affected. It is important to understand that participation in any Gastro Health clinical research study is voluntary.
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