A clinical trial is a scientific study of how a new medicine, piece of technology or treatment works in human beings. Through clinical studies, doctors develop new and improved methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, control and treat illnesses.

Why participate?

There are many reasons to participate in a research study. Many people volunteer to receive progressive treatments not yet available to the general public. Some might benefit from the free, general medical care that comes with participation. Others want to feel they are contributing to the advancement of modern medicine and the benefit to humankind.

Whatever the reason, volunteers participating in clinical research are the driving force behind the medical advances that improve, heal and transform so many lives.

Scripps clinical research participation is voluntary. Informed consent to participate must be based on the volunteer’s understanding of what is involved in the study, including potential risks and benefits. Volunteers may leave a study at any time.

What types of studies are available?

Scripps currently has over 250 ongoing studies in such areas as diabetes, weight loss, cardiovascular health, orthopedics, primary care, cancer, gastroenterology, hepatology, dermatology, ophthalmology and more.

Questions and information

For more information or to participate in Scripps research, please contact Scripps Clinical Research Services at 858-587-4442, or clinicalresearch@scrippshealth.org.