Ascension: Ascension Clinical Research Institute

Many Ascension sites of care offer patients a wide variety of clinical trials and research studies to answer specific research questions about health issues. These studies test new treatments for safety and effectiveness and search for ways to improve health or prevent illness.

Our researchers participate in clinical trials supported through the government and drug and device companies, as well as conduct independent research. Clinical research is necessary to improve care and treatment and these advancements are not possible without volunteers who participate in research studies. Your participation may or may not help you personally, but the results of the research could help other people in the future.