What is a Clinical Research Study?
Clinical research studies help researchers learn more about diseases and evaluate potential new approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This brief video explains how clinical research works, what participation may involve and how studies can help advance care for future patients.
Clinical trials offer patients access to promising new approaches to cancer care before FDA approval. They are available in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III studies.
- Phase I trials evaluate the safety and appropriate dosing of a treatment.
- Phase II studies examine how well it works.
- Phase III trials compare it with the current standard of care in larger groups of patients.
Many clinical trials provide study-related treatments and services at no cost to participants, although coverage varies by study. Clinical trials help advance cancer care by identifying treatments that may be more effective, cause fewer side effects, or improve patients’ quality of life.
All patients are encouraged to ask their care team about clinical trial options.
Hear From Participants
Every clinical trial participant has a unique story. Hear directly from patients who chose to take part in clinical research at West Cancer Center and learn about their experiences, what participation meant to them, and why they chose to be part of advancing cancer care for the future.
Research Team
Additional Support
Patients also benefit from the help of over 50 dedicated members of our Clinical Research Team, receiving personalized support and guidance throughout every step of their journey. Our team works closely with each patient to ensure continuity of care, consistent communication and a support experience from enrollment through study completion.
Our Name:
Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program
West Cancer Foundation established the Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program to advance innovative cancer research, improve the patient experience and address disparities in cancer outcomes.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Lee S. Schwartzberg helped shape cancer research and care at West Cancer Center. After beginning his career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he came to Memphis in 1987, where his leadership helped expand access to groundbreaking clinical research and treatment options.
The program honors his legacy by supporting research focused on better treatments, better care and better outcomes for people facing cancer.
Contact Us:
If you have questions about a specific study or would like to contact our Research Team directly, please use the information below:
901.683.0055
7945 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138