What is a Study Sponsor?
A study sponsor is exactly what it sounds – they sponsor, or take responsibility for and initiates a clinical research study. Learn more about study sponsors here.
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Each study varies in the time commitment needed from our volunteers. Learn more here.
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Migraines: Not Just a Bad Headache
Migraines are often thought of as simply a “bad headache.” However, contrary to this common belief, they’re not. Read more about migraines here.
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How Vaccinations Save Lives
It’s always better to prevent a disease than to treat it. Vaccine prevent disease in the people who receive them. If enough people are vaccinated against a disease, then the disease cannot spread into their community. This is known as “Community Immunity.” Learn more..
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What is a Protocol?
In order for every study to work appropriately and to answer a study specific question, every clinical trial must have a protocol. Learn more about protocols here.
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Placebo and Control Groups in Research
Both placebos and controls are used in research studies to prevent the placebo effect, or the real or apparent improvement in a patient’s condition due to wishful thinking by the investigator or the patient. Learn more.
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Importance of Diaries in Research
Volunteers are frequently asked to fill out diaries when participating in a study at Rochester Clinical Research. Study diaries are an important tool to collect important information for the study sponsor. Collecting this information accurately is very important for your safety and for the success of the trial. Diaries often times can be electronic (either […]
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Summer Sun & the Vitamin D {fense}
Vitamin D is necessary for calcium and phosphate absorption and metabolism for healthy bones and teeth. Learn how to make sure you get just enough Vitamin D this summer.
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Past, Present and Future of Osteoarthritis Cartilage – a word most of us have heard, but what is it? Cartilage is the smooth, glossy cushion on the end of the bones that make up our knees. Cartilage is made up of proteins (primarily collagen) that gives it strength and resilience, which functions as a shock […]
Read MoreWhat are the Different Phases of Research?
Clinical trials are conducted to collect information and data to find out if a specific drug or device is safe and effective. There are several phases of of research that are part of the approval process before the drug or device can be used by the general public. The first steps in research is developing […]
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