Clinical Trials
Penn Transplant Center physicians and surgeons
are at the forefront of their field in transplantation
technology and drug therapy research. Our strides
in the laboratory make it possible for us to
provide the most up-to-date and clinically appropriate
medical care for our patients.
More people are surviving end-stage organ disease
than ever before. Over the last decade, many
people with heart, kidney, liver, and lung disease
have witnessed the success of research studies
that have helped improve and increase treatment
options.
We have active clinical trials under each organ
transplant program:
Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Trials
What is a clinical trial?
Clinical trials are medical research studies
conducted to evaluate a new
treatment option. This treatment could take the form of a new drug or therapy,
dependent upon the specialty area in which you are enrolled.
The goal of a clinical study is to test a new treatment with a small group,
and then use the information obtained to develop another medical option that
will help many people.
Before a new treatment is tried with patients,
it is carefully studied in order to determine
safe parameters for the study and to increase
the likelihood of success in the actual trial.
What can I expect from a trial?
Clinical trial patients join a study for a variety of reasons: they
may wish to help cure themselves, prolong their lives or help others
with a similar condition.
Expect to be among the first to try a new medicine
or therapy in the hope that your success will
lead to a breakthrough. Learn about the study
and ask questions before you commit to participating.
How can I enroll in a clinical trial?
Speak to your nurse coordinator at your evaluation visit or
subsequent visit to our clinic. He or she will be happy to refer
you to the research coordinator connected with the individual studies.
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