Vascular Research

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a type of research study that evaluates how well a drug or device can treat or manage a disease. Clinical trials evaluate how effective and safe drugs and devices are for people. The trial is designed to answer questions about possible new treatments or new ways of using current treatments.

Why are clinical trials important?

Clinical trials usually involve many patients. Patients may participate in a study for days or years –depending on how the study is designed.

What type of trials do you have at Jobst Vascular Institute?

Jobst Vascular Institute at ProMedica focuses on clinical trials that involve issues with the blood vessels in the circulatory system outside of your heart and brain.

Areas of research can include:

  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Cardiovascular disease risk reduction
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Dialysis access
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Venous disease
  • Wound care

Jobst Vascular Physicians and clinical research coordinators (nurses that have special training in clinical trials) meet with patients and their families to make sure the trial is right for them.

Thank you for your interest Jobst Vascular Institute clinical trials!

We conduct clinical trials throughout the year. To find out if we have a study that may be right for you, please call us at 1-800-39-JOBST. A Jobst Vascular clinical research coordinator will contact you to discuss options.