Clinical Trials
Current Clinical Trials
Allergy & Asthma Associates of Santa Clara Valley Research Center conducts clinical trails to gather information about new medicines used to treat allergies and asthma. Our current studies include:
What are Clinical Trials and Are They Safe?
A Clinical Trial is a study that is used to gather information about new medicines. Information obtained during these trials help pharmaceutical researchers develop new and better medicines to treat all diseases. Most medicines prescribed today have been through numerous Clinical Trials before becoming available to the public. Patient safety is the utmost concern of the FDA, the pharmaceutical company, and the research site.
Every precaution is taken to ensure the study participant understands and agrees to the study. Before participating in a study, volunteers must sign an Informed Consent form that gives detailed information regarding the study, medications, and procedures that will take place. Experienced investigators (clinical research physicians) and nurses (clinical research coordinators) closely monitor the participant during the course of the study.
All research studies must also be reviewed by a committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB). This committee consists of medical professionals and ethicists representing the community. The IRB has the study participant's best interests in mind, and will address any questions or concerns.
Why Should I Volunteer for a Clinical Trial?
By participating in a clinical trial, you are helping yourself and others like you to live healthier lives. Without volunteers, there would be no new drugs to fight diseases and ailments. If you qualify as a volunteer, you receive all medical visits related to the study free of charge. This includes physical examinations, study medications, and laboratory tests.
You may have the opportunity to receive a new medication to treat your condition. You also have the opportunity to learn about your condition or disease, and about the latest research and treatments. Your volunteer efforts will contribute to the advancement of medical care. Compensation for your time and travel is available.
How Do I Know If I'm Eligible for a Clinical Trial?
You can check your eligibility online or call us at 408-553-0709.
When checking your eligibility online, you are not required to enter your name, and any information you do enter is confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone else without your permission. It is simply a quick check to see if a study may fit your needs. If it appears you are eligible for a study, one of our recruiters will be in touch with you to discuss enrolling in the study.
To learn more about the Allergy & Asthma Associates of Santa Clara Valley Research Center, please call 408-553-0709. You can also stop by our office at 4050 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 6, San Jose, CA 95117, or contact us.