Clinical Trials Test New Treatments and Search for Answers
Wheaton Franciscan-St. Joseph Campus is proud to offer patients a wide variety of clinical trials to answer specific research questions about various health issues. These trials test new treatments for safety and effectiveness and search for ways to help or improve health, or prevent illness. Participation in clinical trials is optional.
Who Can Participate?
All clinical trials have guidelines about who can participate and participation in a trial is optional. Factors that can be considered are age, gender, the type and stage of a disease, previous treatment history and other medical conditions.
Current Clinical Trials
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is involved in many different types of clinical research trials at all times. These trials:
- Test new treatments, drugs and devices
- Look at better ways to prevent diseases
- Help find better ways to diagnose particular diseases
- Explore ways to improve the quality of life for individuals with certain illnesses.
Click here to learn more about the specific trials being conducted now throughout the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare system:
How to participate in a research trial
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, please call the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Clinical Research Department at 414-874-4541 or e-mail
kelli.holton@wfhc.org.
Information for Providers
Institutional Review Board