RDCR's committment to our trial participants:

• You will receive close personal attention from a friendly, experienced staff. 
• Flexible appointment scheduling to meet your needs.
• All study related procedures, including physical exams, laboratory assessments, diagnostic test and study medications are provided at no cost to you or your insurance.
• You will be financially compensated for your time and travel. 

Participant Testimonials

"For the first time our son received all A's on his report card.  We owe this accomplishment to you and the help he received in the study" - ADHD Study 2010

"I have been participating at RDCR in research studies for 15 years and have always received the best of care from the doctors and research staff" - Patient since 1995 

" I am proud to be a part of the research you do here.  I have learned a lot about my health in doing the high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetic studies I have volunteered for.  I always receive wonderful care" - Patient since 1990

"My clinical trial experience has been very positive.  I have been in several studies.  The study doctors and coordinators take the time to explain and discuss all the procedures, lab results, etc.  It is very much a team approach and I always look forward to my next visit"  Patient since 2006

"A friend recommended a diabetic study to me in 2004.  It was the best thing anyone has ever put me on to.  I have been in several studies since and have been impressed with the level of care from the staff.  I recommend this to all my friends.  Patient since 2004

"The staff is professional, caring and friendly.  The level of care and attention is the best" - Patient since 2008

"The study coordinators go out of their way to accommodate my schedule.  They are friendly and caring which makes taking part in a research study easy for me" - Patient since 2004
 
"We appreciate the level of care our son has received in 2 different ADHD studies" It has made our life better. -
Parent of child 2007

Currently Enrolling Studies:

Post MI
Fibromyalgia
Child ADHD
Child Bipolar
Adult Bipolar
Gout
Chronic Pain
Migraine
Hot Flash

Upcoming Studies:

IBS
Hypertension
FLU

Chronic Lower Back Pain

What is Clinical Research?

A clinical trial is a research study in human volunteers that is formed to answer specific health questions.  Researchers conduct trials in order to develop new and better ways to treat people and to improve the health of individuals with specific medical conditions.  All new medications go through this process before they are made available to the public. The guidelines for a clinical trial are regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and an Ethical Review Board (ARB) to ensure that the trial meets the highest medical, moral, ethical and legal standards. Clinical Research is essential to understanding diseases, improving treatment methods and providing alternative therapies for patients.

Why should you participate?

There are a variety of reasons why people decide to participate in a clinical trial.  

1. Many times these trials offer promising new drugs to patients long before they are available to the general public. 
2. Sometimes the drugs are lifesaving in that no current therapies treat or cure a specific disease or ailment. 
3. Other times the drugs offer improvements over therapies that are currently available.  For instance, a drug that must be taken once daily is preferred over an equivalent drug that must be taken three times per day.  Or a new drug with the same benefits may offer fewer side effects.
4. Volunteers who participate in clinical trials know they are helping to advance  medical science. 
5. Volunteers have the benefit of gaining a better understanding of their disease or condition.