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Reggie – Patient Testimonial
Springfield is making a difference! Clinical research trials aren’t as intimidating as you may think. Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible, and we love the feedback we’ve gotten from our participants! Hear from one of our past patients as he talks about her experience at Clinvest.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Type 2 Diabetes
How does Clinvest help those with type 2 diabetes? At Clinvest Research we work directly with pharmaceutical companies to research and collect data on new medications that may be life-changing for many conditions. One of the conditions Clinvest Research spearheads is diabetes. With nearly 29 million people affected in the United States alone, diabetes…
Read MoreHow Studies Work
What is a clinical study? A clinical study is research utilizing volunteers to test the effects of medical treatments or devices. Participants receive interventions according to the research plan. Through clinical studies, physicians discover new and improved ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses.
Read MoreWhat You Can Expect During a Clinical Study
Want to sign up for a clinical study but don’t know what to expect? Through clinical studies, physicians discover new and improved ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. While every clinical study varies depending on what and why research is being done, we hope to give you a general overview of what…
Read MoreLee Patient Testimonial
Springfield is making a difference! Clinical research trials aren’t as intimidating as you may think. Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible, and we love the feedback we’ve gotten from our participants! Hear from one of our past patients as she talks about her experience at Clinvest.
Read MoreParticipating in a Clinical Study: What to Expect
Want to sign up for a clinical study but don’t know what to expect? Through clinical studies, physicians discover new and improved ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. While every clinical study varies depending on what and why research is being done, we hope to give you a general overview of what…
Read MoreWhat Are Adverse Events?
Have you ever watched a TV commercial about a new drug, or unfolded that tiny piece of paper inside your medicine box and wondered where the long list of potential side effects comes from? That list of side effects is collected beginning the moment a new drug is given to people. Tracking adverse events is…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Study Take and How Much Does it Cost?
How Long Does a Study Take and How Much Does it Cost? First things first, it will cost you nothing to participate in our studies. Everything needed to perform our research comes out of our pocket—all we need is you as a volunteer to complete the research. We also often compensate volunteers for their time…
Read MoreImportance of Investigational Studies
Are you hesitant to take part in a clinical trial because you question its benefits to yourself or others? Those are valid concerns, but rest assured. Investigational studies are not only important, but a necessity to determine the effectiveness of various drugs and treatments. The benefits are staggering. The Wall Street Journal reports that the…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between Clinvest doctors and my primary care physician?
Taking part in a clinical study means regular contact with our doctors. You may wonder, though, why you deal with our doctors instead of your primary care physician. After all, doesn’t he or she already have a great deal of knowledge about your medical history? There are two major differences between your primary care physician…
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