Clinical Trials A clinical research study, also known as a clinical trial, is a study that seeks to answer a specific scientific or health question. The study may involve the testing of an unproven drug, an investigational medical device, a diagnostic tool, a food or drink, or an existing therapy used in a new but untested way to see if the product is helpful in preventing, diagnosing, or treating a disease or condition. EWMRI specializes in “late phase” (Phases 2 through 4) research studies, which means that participants are required to have the disease or condition being studied. Participants are typically asked come to our office for brief outpatient visits once or twice a month. The goal of these visits is to measure effectiveness of the drug or device being studied, and to monitor for safety. All new medications are required to be tested for safety and effectiveness prior to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow them to become available to the public. You can find more information on the clinical trial process at the U.S. NIH site http://clinicaltrials.gov For currently enrolling clinical trials click here