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Winter 2010

Why should you participate in research?

As a volunteer in a clinical research trial you will not only take on an active role in your own health care but you are participating in the development of medical therapies that may offer better treatments and cures for diseases. Gaining access to new research treatments before they become publicly available in the marketplace could provide you with medical treatment that is currently not available, ultimately improving the medical care you now receive.

Janet T, a current research patient discovered this for herself.  “I am currently in a clinical trial for treatment for osteoporosis. This is the third clinical trial in which I have participated during the last ten years, and I have found my participation to be rewarding for several reasons. First, it gives me the chance to try a new medication when I have run out of viable options. In a previous trial for arthritis treatment, the drug I received is now my medication of choice. Second, I feel that I am contributing valuable information for the development of new pharmaceuticals and for genetic research.  This gives me good feelings! Third, the regular tests and exams I get are certainly worthwhile. Even though the results are blinded, I'm sure that if anything was found to be out of line I'd hear about it!”

My experience at the New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center has been most enjoyable. All the staff members I have met are very pleasant and really seem to care about my well being.” she reported.   

All clinical trials have guidelines allowing or disallowing a participant to qualify for a study. The criteria are based on medical history and current treatments. It is important to note that the inclusion and exclusion criteria are not used to reject people personally. Instead the guidelines are used to identify appropriate participants, to be certain that people are not unnecessarily put at risk.     

We conduct clinical trials for many different indications, including, osteoporosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), gout, arthritis, diabetes, GERD (heartburn), IBS and others.  If you are interested in participating call a study specialist at 923-3232 for more information.

Whatever reason you choose to participate in clinical research, be assured that you are engaging in the advancement of medical treatments, therapies, and cures for chronic or life-threatening diseases.

E. Michael Lewiecki, MD                                    
Lance A. Rudolph, MD

This page update 12/25/09