Research

SCSP is dedicated to advancing the science of medicine.  Our doctors and nurses work together to offer patients access to clinical trials.  Clinical trials are research studies that explore new ways to treat and/or cure disease, and improve quality of life; and are the key to advancing medicine. 

Individuals who choose to participate in clinical trials are given the opportunity to benefit from treatments that are not currently available to the general public, but have shown promise in previous research.  SCSP offers clinical trials that study a variety of disease entities including: anemia, dialysis, hypertension, and transplantation.

Making sure participants are safe is the top priority in all clinical trials. SCSP physicians only participate in clinical trials where they feel the potential benefits outweigh the risks.  In addition, an independent committee must, by law, approve all clinical trials before they can begin.  This committee consists of doctors, experts, and community advocates.  It is their responsibility to make sure patient rights and safety are protected.

If you are interested in more information, please contact your SCSP physician to determine if we have a clinical trial that may be of benefit to you.