When you volunteer to participate in a clinical research trial, you do more than just give of your time … you contribute to the development of medical therapies that could one day improve the health and quality of life of millions of people. At CKRA, we value the safety, comfort and well-being of our patients above all else, and we hope your experience as a research volunteer is both educational and enjoyable.
Current Studies
- Type 2 Diabetes (study #2 - Mt. Sterling office) The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new medication and stigaliptin (Januvia) added to metformin in adult patients who are not adequately controlled on metformin alone or in combination with other diabetes medications. ...
- Type 2 Diabetes (study #1 - Mt. Sterling office) The purpose of this study is to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes after treatment with Exenatide once weekly in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Duration: Approximately 4 years Number of visits to CKRA: Approximately 12 Compensation: Up to $30 per compl...
- Type 1 Diabetes The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of an investigational medication when combined with insulin to see if it can help reduce mean daily glucose, improve glycemic control, and reduce overall insulin requirements. ...
- Smoking Cessation The purpose of this study is to examine important safety aspects of the drugs varenicline (Chantix) and buproprion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) compared to nictoine-replacement therapy (nicotine patch) and placebo in smokers and to examine how well varenicline, b...
- Pediatric Cold Sores The purpose of this study is to find out if the prescription drug Xerese, which has already been approved by the FDA to treat cold sores in adults and adolescents 12 years old and older, is safe to use on children ages 6 to 11 years old who have recurrent...
- Overactive Bladder The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two doses of a drug called fesoterodine to a placebo for overactive bladder. Duration: Up to 16 weeks Number of visits to CKRA: 3 to 4 Compensation: Up to $35 per visit NOTE: ...
- Nocturia (frequent nighttime urination) The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and tolerability of three concentrations of an investigational nasal spray versus a placebo nasal spray for the treatment of nocturia. Duration: Approximately 16 weeks Number of visits to C...
- Melanoma Vaccine This study is designed to help determine how safe an investigational vaccine is and how it works in subjects who have melanoma. Duration: Approximately 2 years. Number of visits to CKRA: 15 Compensation: $50 per visit Note: Q...
- Low Testosterone The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in male subjects with low testosterone, otherwise known as "hypogonadism". Duration: Up to 58 weeks Number of visits to CKRA: Up to 17 Comp...
- Gout The purpose of this study is to further evaluate the efficacy of Krystexxa in adult patients with gout. Duration: Approximately 63 weeks Number of visits to CKRA: Approximately 25 Compensation: $30 per completed visit NOTE: Qualified p...
- Fibromyalgia and Depression The purpose of this study is to identify and treat subjects who have both fibromyalgia and depression who are taking an antidepressant for their depression, and to determine whether pregabalin improves pain associated with fibromyalgia compared to a place...
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of pregabalin (Lyrica) compared to a placebo in subjects who have diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) who use NSAIDs for the treatment of conditions other than DPN. Duration: Approximately 18 ...
- Asthma The purpose of this study is to help determine whether patients taking inhaled corticosteroids together with salmeterol have the same risk of having uncommon but serious problems due to asthma when compared to patients taking inhaled corticosteroids alone...
- Adolescent Smoking Cessation The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of Chantix versus a placebo in adolescent smokers who are motivated to quit smoking. Duration: Up to 1 year Number of visits to CKRA: At least 23 Compensation: ...
- Adolescent HPV/Meningitis Vaccine The purpose of this study is to find out if an investigational meningitis vaccine is safe and can help prevent meningococcal disease when given to healthy children ages 11 to 17 years old. Duration: Up to 14 months Number of visits to CKRA: 5 ...
Becoming a Study Volunteer
- Can a participant leave a clinical trial after it has begun? Yes. A participant can leave a clinical trial, at any time. When withdrawing from the trial, the participant should let the research team know about it, and the reasons for leaving the study....
- Does a participant continue to work with a primary health care provider while in a trial? Yes. Most clinical trials provide short-term treatments related to a designated illness or condition, but do not provide extended or complete primary health care. In addition, by having the health care provider work with the research team, the participant...
- How is the safety of the participant protected? The ethical and legal codes that govern medical practice also apply to clinical trials. In addition, most clinical research is federally regulated with built in safeguards to protect the participants. The trial follows a carefully controlled protocol, a s...
- What are side effects and adverse reactions? Any research study involves some risk because some of the side effects of the experimental drug or therapy under investigation are unknown. While side effects can be negative or positive, an adverse reaction is a negative side effect directly related to t...
- What are the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial? Clinical trials that are well-designed and well-executed are the best approach for eligible participants to: Play an active role in their own health care. Gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available. Help others by cont...
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