One of the great aspects of our jobs as clinical research coordinators is that we are always getting to learn new things. If a study is in a therapeutic area we are already well versed in, at a minimum we have the opportunity to refresh our knowledge with the very latest clinical information. The advantage for our clinical trial patients is that we can then pass on this “cutting-edge” knowledge.
During 2014 we worked in several clinical areas, including allergy, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, women’s health, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a vaccine to prevent C diff infections, and Alzheimer’s disease.
2015 is shaping up to be an equally busy year for us. We were selected to participate in a study that will be very interesting for those with high levels of triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) even though they are taking a statin drug and watching their diet. Another exciting study is working with patients who have had a stroke in the recent past and who need additional help recovering their walking skills. We have new clinical trials starting for those with uncontrolled asthma and those with COPD, and we have also been selected to participate in a clinical trial evaluating instrumentation improvements in the device used for measuring anticoagulation in patients who use blood thinners. Whew!
Innovation in medical treatment is truly not possible without the participation of study volunteers. So, to our many volunteers, I say thanks for keeping us busy in 2014 and we look forward to advancing medicines and technology in 2015. Happy New Year!
Our current list of clinical studies includes studies for those with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, uncontrolled asthma, plaque-type psoriasis and hypertriglyceridemia. For more information, contact the Clinical Research Center at 541-766-2163 or send an email to research@corvallisclinic.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/corvallisclinicresearch.
– Julie Carrico is Associate Coordinator of The Corvallis Clinic Clinical Research Center
