Cardiac Research & Clinical Trials
Cardiac Research Program
The Cardiac Research program was pioneered at St. Joseph’s in 1996. Since then, we have participated in numerous device and medication trials, studying an array of medical conditions including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, carotid artery stenosis, and coronary artery vein grafting.
We participate in nationally recognized clinical studies, some of which have produced landmark results contributing to the treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases.
Dignity Health currently operates five (5) internal Institutional Review Boards throughout Arizona, California and Nevada, providing oversight for more than 1,000 clinical trials across the system. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee charged with protecting the rights and welfare of people participating in research activities. The IRB reviews and approves research applications involving human subjects, provides ongoing oversight to ensure regulatory compliance, and assures that the risks to research subjects are minimized and participation by these subjects is done so on a voluntary, informed basis.Understanding Clinical Trials
A clinical study involves research using human participants that is intended to add to medical knowledge. The results of these studies can make a difference in the care of future patients by providing information about the benefits and risks of therapeutic, preventative, or diagnostic products or interventions. Learn More
For More Information
Call our Research Coordinator at (209) 461-5257 to find out more about our current clinical studies.
At risk for heart disease?
Heart disease comes in many forms and can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnicity. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The more you can learn about your heart health, the better. Knowledge is truly powerful medicine that helps you understand your risks and take action to lessen your potential for problems. It can lead to early detection, and most importantly, to early treatment and better outcomes.
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