Clinical Research Department
Part of the mission of Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and advance medicine through medical research. Our Clinical Research team, in conjunction with Gould physicians, conducts a variety of medical research studies to help us achieve that goal.
Since 1978, our physicians, staff and patients have participated in studies including hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, cancer, congestive heart failure and many others.
Many studies conducted at Sutter Gould are initiated by pharmaceutical companies researching new medications. All Sutter Gould research studies are controlled under the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Health and Human Services regulations. These agencies monitor the studies for safety, ethics, and scientific standards.
Patients who participate in Sutter Gould clinical research studies do so on an informed and voluntary basis. Everything involved in the study, including benefits, risks, and side effects is thoroughly explained to the patient.
Clinical research provides physicians and researchers with the opportunity to discover and learn more about diseases – generating new knowledge for the medical community. This research helps the medical field provide patients with improved care and new options for care.
Current Studies
- Current Studies List:
- Congestive Heart Failure with Anemia
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Epilepsy
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Multiple Sclerosis plus taking Tysabri ®
- Atrial fibrillation on Coumadin ®
This list has been updated as of July 2011
The Benefits of Participating
- The Benefits of Participating List:
- Access to promising new approaches often not available outside of a clinical trial setting
- Trial may offer more effective treatment than the standard approach
- Regular and careful medical attention with personalized monitoring of care
- Knowledge that your participation may help others in the future
You may also receive:
- You may also receive:
- Study-related medications at no charge
- Diagnostic procedures at no charge
- A stipend for transportation
Address
600 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355
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Telephone
209-521-6097 ext. 3214
Contacts
For patient care comments, please email: SGMFPatientRep@sutterhealth.org