Arthritis Clinical Trials

The Oklahoma Foundation for Digestive Research- Oklahoma City
www.ofdr.org

The Oklahoma Foundation for Digestive Research is currently conducting a clinical research study to assess the safety and efficacy of an investigational new medication for arthritis.  You may qualify to participate if you are between 40 and 70 years of age and have confirmed Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis requiring medication.

For more information e-mail:
Holly-Courtney@ouhsc.edu
(405) 271- 4602 X 51280

Arthritis Clinical Trials in Oklahoma

Please call the following organizations for current studies:

Lupus Multiplex Registry and Repository, Lupus Genetic Studies
http://lupus.omrf.org

The Lupus Multiplex Registry and Repository is a long-term research project and is currently the largest multiplex lupus family registry in the world. The project consists of a large database of information, serum, plasma and DNA from families that have one or more members diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The information and materials will be used to more closely identify the genes that are involved in the development of lupus and to determine the causes of lupus which will lead to the development of better treatment for patients who suffer from this serious illness.

The study is seeking families of all ethnicities and ages that have ONE or more members diagnosed with systemic lupus to participate. Non-lupus participants, (aka-"Control" participants) are also needed. For more information please click on the link above or call a Recruiter locally at (405) 271-7479, or toll-free nationwide at 1-888-655-8787 (1-888-OK-LUPUS).

Lynn Health Science Institute – Oklahoma City
Lynn Institute of Norman – Norman
www.lhsi.net

The Lynn Health Science Institute is an innovative site for comprehensive medical research.  The Institute provides an ideal combination of factors for pharmaceutical companies and others seeking reliable, quality-conscious clinical trials and scientific medical research.  Since its beginning as a research division of one of the Southwest’s largest medical centers, the institute has specialized in conducting research with a highly trained professional staff.  

Health Research Institute
Charlene Prescott, RT, CCRC
1044 SW 44th St., Suite 403
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
(405) 616-4888
(405) 616-4885 fax

CenterWatch
Helen Kelley, R.N., Ph.D.
Research Director
McBride Clinic, Inc. Orthopedic and Arthritis Center
1110 N. Lee
Oklahoma City, OK 73103 USA
Phone: 405-552-9492, 405-552-9466, 405-232-0341, ext. 492
Fax: 405-552-9110
E-mail: hkelley@mcbrideclinic.com
www.centerwatch.com
www.mcbrideclinic.com

Current study now available: Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis Study 

Clinical Trials of Medical Treatments: Why Volunteer? (FDA 98-1294) -- Internet Only
Tests or studies of drugs or medical devices in people are conducted to find out whether they are safe and effective to use. This brochure explains the importance of clinical trials, informed consent and other ways volunteers are protected, as well as possible risks for volunteers.

In English:
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/cltr.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/cltr.pdf

In Spanish:
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/scltr.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/scltr.html 

Clinical Trials.gov
http://clinicaltrials.gov/

ClinicalTrials.gov is an information service of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) developed by the NLM that provides patients, family members, health care professionals, and the public with easy access to information on clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. This database provides opportunities to participate in the evaluation of new treatments. The NLM maintains the database in collaboration with all NIH institutes and centers, other Federal agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, and academic and other nonprofit organizations. To determine what clinical trials are currently taking place in Oklahoma, insert the "type of arthritis" and "Oklahoma" (example: lupus, Oklahoma) in the slot under Search Clinical Trials.