PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
At SC3 Research, our goal is to advance the discovery of treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Our website provides you the latest information on actively recruiting clinical research trials at our Pasadena and Reseda clinics.
PURPOSE OF RESEARCH STUDIES
There are various purposes of research studies; to determine the efficacy and safety of new investigational drugs, to discover different ways to use approved treatments, to learn how an approved treatment can be used in different populations.
These studies observe the effects of an active drug compared to those of a placebo, in order to determine if the investigational drug should be sold in the market. There are various committees, such as the FDA, IRB, and DMC, that monitor clinical research studies to ensure informed consent and safety of study participants.
WHY ARE RESEARCH STUDIES IMPORTANT?
Clinical studies are the only way new medications for diseases can become approved for widespread public use. They provide a way to study new drugs, so people will know if they are safe and effective. People who participate in clinical studies contribute to research that will further the knowledge of the various treatments.