Advancing Care Through Research
At St. Luke’s, clinical research connects people to new possibilities. Every study helps improve care for our patients, our neighbors, and people everywhere.
Ensuring Access to Innovation
Clinical research helps us better understand health conditions and bring new treatments and technologies to the people we serve. At St. Luke’s, we work with trusted medical and pharmaceutical partners to test new drugs, devices, and approaches to care.
Why Clinical Trials Matter
Your Participation Has a Lasting Impact
When you join a clinical trial, you help researchers find safer, more effective ways to treat illness and improve quality of life. Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and offer access to new treatments while supporting the future of care for others.
Advance Medicine
Help bring new treatments to life and support progress in how we care for people everywhere.
Access to New Options
Gain early access to cutting-edge therapies or medical devices that may not be widely available.
Guided by Safety Standards
Participate in studies that follow rigorous safety standards and are reviewed by medical experts.
Support Your Community
What we learn here helps patients in our region and beyond live healthier, fuller lives.
Your participation in clinical research matters. When studies include people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and communities—especially those historically underrepresented—the results lead to safer, more effective treatments for everyone.
What to Know Before You Join a Study
- A type of research study that involves people
- A way to test new drugs, devices, or treatments to find better ways to care for patients
- A carefully designed process that can take years to complete
- An experiment to determine if a new approach is safe and effective
How to Join a Clinical Trial
Interested in being part of a study? Start by exploring the research areas below. Each page includes information about current studies and who to contact if you’d like to learn more or see if you’re eligible. Our research teams are here to answer your questions and help you take the next step.
Areas of Focus
The St. Luke’s Applied Research Division conducts innovative research to support patient quality of life, population health, and deliver economic value. We focus on real-world issues in health and health care to address practice, policy, behavior, and the environment, adding value to the lives of the communities we serve.
Support Local Research Opportunities
Your gift helps bring research to life. By supporting clinical trials at St. Luke’s, you help our caregivers discover better treatments, improve outcomes, and offer hope to patients and families across our region.