Current Trials

Greensboro Clinical Studies

Asthma Trial

Are you struggling with poorly controlled asthma? This study is evaluating a new inhaled medication for the treatment of asthma. You may be eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:

  • Between the ages of 12 and 80 years old
  • Have a diagnosis of asthma for at least a year or more
  • Currently on stable inhaled medications for asthma

Qualified participants will receive free study medication, assessment of asthma, and care for asthma. Participants will also receive compensation for completed study visits.

Colorectal Cancer Screen

Have you been advised to have a colonoscopy as part of your general health and well being as a screening tool for cancer? You may be eligible to participate if

  • You are at least 40 years of age or older
  • Standard of care colonoscopy is scheduled
  • Meet other inclusion and exclusion criteria

Patients will receive healthcare related to colon screening. Participation is free and compensation for qualified participants is available.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Do you have Rheumatoid Arthritis that is poorly controlled and still have joint tenderness and swelling? You may be eligible to participate if:

  • You have moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Continue to have swollen and tender joints
  • Must meet other inclusion and exclusion criteria

Qualified patients will receive study medication and care for Rheumatoid Arthritis at no cost and also may be compensated to participate.

Urinary Tract Infection

We are actively enrolling patients into a trial to evaluate a new medication to treat a new urinary tract infection (UTI) in female patients. You may be eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:

  • 18 years old or older
  • Have a UTI with urinary symptoms between 24 hours and 96 hours of onset
  • Have not had treatment of the UTI within the prior 7 days
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Eligble patients who enroll will receive free study medication, free urinalysis and be reimubrsed for their time.

Cardiology (Greensboro) Clinical Studies

Acute Coronary Syndrome

We are actively enrolling patients into an exciting trial evaluating a new medication to treat coronary artery disease and elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol. You may be eligible to enroll in the trial if you meet the following criteria:

  • Had a recent acute coronary syndrome event within the past 5 weeks defined as angina that required an emergency room visit or a hospitalization
  • Have a LDL (bad) cholesterol reading of 70 or greater
  • Must be on a statin or have documented statin intolerance
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Eligible patients who enroll will receive free study medication, free assessment of their coronary artery disease and reimbursement for time.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation is one of the leading causes of stroke. Patients who are not treated with a blood thinner are at 5 times the risk for having a stroke. We are seeking patient volunteers for a research study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a new novel blood thinner (anticoagulant) in patients with atrial fibrillation. You may be eligible to participate in this trial if you meet the following criteria:

  • 18 years of age and older
  • Currently have atrial fibrillation (even if you are already on a blood thinner)
  • Have other risk factors for a stroke
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Eligible participants who enroll will receive free study medication, free stroke risk assessment and reimbursement for their time.

Heart Attack Trial

Have you recently experienced a heart attack? We are currently conducting a research study in patients who have recently had a heart attack and are at risk for developing heart failure. You may be eligible for the study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Had a heart attack and it is within 14 days of your hospitalization
  • Have risk factors for developing heart failure
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Participation is free as is study medication and you may be compensated for your participation

Heart Failure

We are actively enrolling patients into a new trial evaulating the safety and efficacy of a new medication to treat chronic heart failure. You may be eligible for participating if you meet the following criteria:

  • Have heart failure with shortness of breath, fatigue and/or swelling of the ankles
  • On stable medications to treat heart failure
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Eligible patients who enroll will receive free study medication, free evaluation of their heart failure and reimbursement for their time.

Heart Failure Device Trial

We are actively enrolling patients in an exciting heart failure device trial. The small device will be implanted just under the skin of the chest with the purpose to electronically monitor heart failure parameters. You may be eligible to participate in this trial if you meet the follow criteria:

  • Have heart failure or congestive heart failure
  • Willing to have device implanted just under the skin for monitoring
  • Do not have a current pacemaker or other actice electronic medical device
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Eligible patients who enroll will receive free monitoring for heart arrhythmias, free evaluation of their heart failure and reimbursement for their time.

High Cholesterol with Heart Disease

Volunteer for this exciting new study involving a novel medication to treat high cholesterol. You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:

  • Age 40 years old or older
  • Have established heart disease
  • Have an LDL (bad) cholesterol > 70
  • Meet other inclusion and exclusion criteria

Qualified participants will receive free study medication and free care for high cholesterol. Participants will also receive compensation for completed study visits.

Urology (Greensboro) Clinical Studies

Prostate Cancer Trial

Have you been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer? You may be a candidate for an exciting clinical drug trial evaluating a new medication for the treatment of prostate cancer if you meet the following requirements:

  • 18 years old or older
  • Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and at high risk for spread
  • Meet other inclusion/exclusion criteria

Participants who enroll in the trial will receive free medical care of prostate cancer, free study medication and compensation for participation.