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Through Clinical Research at Confluence Health, patients may access emerging treatments while helping advance the future of medicine. Clinical Research offers hope—not just for future generations, but for patients today. By participating in research studies, you gain access to cutting-edge treatments and help advance medical knowledge. Our Clinical Research team ensures every study is conducted with the highest standards of safety, ethics, and transparency. We walk with you through every step, explaining the process, answering questions, and supporting your decisions. Participation is always voluntary and deeply respected. Whether you’re exploring new options for a complex condition or contributing to the development of better care, your involvement matters. We believe in the power of partnership—between science, providers, and patients. Together, we’re shaping the future of medicine with compassion and courage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nothing; participation in our studies is at no cost to you or your insurance. You may receive compensation for your time depending on the study in which you are participating.

You do not need insurance to participate in research. If you have insurance, it will not be billed for any visits, labs or imaging performed as part of a research trial.

All of your study medications, lab tests and health evaluations are provided at no cost to you or your insurance. There is no cost for the study-related care provided by the research physician, nurse and staff. You may also have access to study treatments and medications that may not be available outside a research study. You also may receive the satisfaction of helping others by advancing medical science.

No. Confluence Health is involved inclinical research that we think can potentially benefit the participants and/or the community as a whole. Any medication you have ever taken has been researched in similar ways with the help of people who volunteer for research studies.

Research is the best way to determine what works best in preventing, detecting and treating diseases. Some studies help find safer and more effective medicines than those currently prescribed, while other studies compare commonly prescribed medications to determine which works the best and is safest.

Your health and safety are the top priorities. All medicines currently available have possible side effects that may be experienced by some. It is important to weigh the benefits and risks of taking any medications. Our research team is there to carefully track any side effects as well as benefits you may have.

Research standards are very strict, which helps to ensure the maximum safety of participants. Studies are designed to identify side effects and benefits. Although all medications can have side effects and risks, each study we conduct has been reviewed by teams of government and research experts to ensure the potential benefits outweigh any risks of the study.

Clinical research is important to help advance medical science and improve the quality of healthcare. The doctors at Confluence Health find value in what we can learn from clinical research and the benefits to patients involved. Your decision to enter a study is optional and does not interfere with any ongoing care with your doctor or care team.

Your involvement in any study is completely voluntary. You can stop at any time. This will not change your treatment by, and relationship with, your personal doctor.

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