Research studies help advance healthcare
Every medication you see on a pharmacy shelf began its journey in a clinical research study. These studies help researchers understand whether new treatments are safe and effective before they are approved for wider use.
Clinical research studies play an important role in improving care—not only for people seeking treatment today, but also for those who may need better options in the future. By participating in research, individuals contribute to medical advances that can improve quality of life for generations to come.
What is a clinical research study?
Before a medicine or treatment is approved, it is known as an investigational treatment. Clinical research studies are carefully designed medical studies that evaluate how investigational treatments work and how they affect the body.
Each research study follows a detailed plan, called a protocol, that outlines:
- Who can participate
- What visits and procedures are required
- How safety is monitored throughout the study
All studies are reviewed and approved by regulatory authorities and independent ethics committees before participants can be enrolled.
How research studies work
If you are interested in a research study, the process typically includes:
- Initial screening to see if the study may be a good fit
- Review of study details so you understand what participation involves
- Study visits, which may include health evaluations, lab tests, or imaging
- Ongoing monitoring by a dedicated research team
Participation is always your choice. You can decide not to join a study, or to stop participating at any time, for any reason.
They always keep their appointments on time, check on my progress between visits and listen to any problems with my health. They make me feel like a member of their research family.
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The benefit of having my overall health monitored weekly is beyond monetary value or compensation.
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Our mission
Our mission is to provide clinical research as a care option while supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in accelerating the development of drugs and devices that aim to save lives and improve quality of life.
Our focus on late-phase research studies
Research studies are conducted in phases. Earlier phases focus on initial safety, while later phases gather more information about how well treatments work for specific conditions.
We focus on late‑phase research studies (Phase II and Phase III). These studies have already completed earlier safety evaluations and involve close monitoring by experienced research professionals.
Your health and safety come first
Participant safety is a top priority in all research studies. Throughout a study, participants receive regular health monitoring from trained medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and study coordinators.
Research teams closely track participant well‑being at every visit and may adjust care if they believe it is in the participant’s best interest. Participants can also choose to stop participating at any time.
For more details on how safety is monitored and who oversees research studies, we encourage you to visit our Study Safety page.
Who can participate?
Each research study has specific guidelines, called inclusion and exclusion criteria, that determine who can participate. These criteria help ensure:
- The study answers its research questions accurately
- Participants remain safe throughout the study
Criteria may be based on age, medical history, current health conditions, or previous treatments. All potential participants are screened using the same criteria.
What are the possible benefits of participating?
Every research study is different, and experiences can vary from person to person. Possible benefits may include:
- Playing an active role in your healthcare
- Access to investigational treatments, if eligible
- Study‑related medical care at no cost
- Regular health monitoring during study visits
- Helping advance future medical treatments
Researchers discuss potential risks and benefits with each participant during the informed consent process, so you can decide what is right for you.
How can I learn more about current research studies?
If you are interested in learning about available research studies:
- You may hear about studies through your healthcare provider, community outreach, or our website
- You can submit an interest form, and a member of our research team will contact you
- If appropriate, you may be invited for an in‑person evaluation with a research physician
- You can contact us directly via phone at +1 (336) 347-4361 or by email at patientmatch@accellacare.com
We are committed to making the process clear, supportive, and informative every step of the way.
The majority of clinical study participants would do it again.
An estimated 2.3 million people participated in clinical studies in 2015. During that same year, a survey by the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) found that 98% of clinical study participants would consider enrolling in another clinical study. Additionally, 92% of respondents thought their clinical study experience met or exceeded their expectations.
