Research & Technology
A cure for cancer? Or just your hay fever? Either way, research
in medicine is the key to development of new treatments, new medications, and even
cures.
Our physicians are committed to bringing our patients the highest
quality of care, including the latest, most up-to-date therapies available anywhere.
We think it’s important to be on the cutting edge; that’s why since 1986 the South
Bend Clinic has been extensively involved in conducting clinical research studies.
We have investigated new medications not yet approved, as well as better ways to
use drugs already available, for diseases such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, arthritis,
infections, women’s health, and many others, including most types of cancer.
Through The South Bend Clinic Center for Research, our
physicians have participated in over 200 different trials, and studied nearly 100
brand new medications. As a result of our efforts, many now have been approved and
are now available to treat not just our patients, but also others all across the
country. Our efforts have been nationally recognized; in fact, our results have
been published in the most prestigious medical journals in the world, including
the New England Journal of Medicine.
Our physicians are not only innovators, they are also inventors.
In orthopedics, for example, Dr. Ron Clark has over 50 patents for new devices used
in joint surgery, including a highly regarded partial knee replacement.
The South Bend Clinic Center for Research is under the
leadership of James Harris III, M.D., Director, and Rudy Navari, M.D., Ph. D., Co-Director,
also Dean of the Indiana School of Medicine on the campus of the University of Notre
Dame.
So whether you’re looking for more allergy relief or a cure for
cancer, you can count of The South Bend Clinic to offer you not only the newest
treatments available, but even some treatments that are not available anywhere else.
Why? Because you, our patients, are our #1 priority, and you deserve the best.
We are looking for patients interested in participating in clinical
research trials. If eligible, you will receive an evaluation and exam by one of
our physicians, plus medication, all at no cost to you. We are currently doing studies
in the following clinical areas and diseases; they are listed along with the physician
researcher in charge of the study. If interested, contact Lucy at 574-204-6192 or
lwright@southbendclinic.com.
Allergies, asthma, COPD
Acne, psoriasis, actinic keratosis
and
Cancer (multiple types)
Chronic sinus disease
Diabetes
Arthritis