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Clinical Trials

At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we are proud to offer clinical trials that provide our patients with access to new and innovative treatment options that are often not available elsewhere.

Tomorrow's Treatments Today

Clinical trials offered at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University are making a difference in people's lives today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we proudly offer clinical trials that provide our patients access to new and innovative treatment options for virtually every type of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Georgia, we develop and lead clinical trials, setting us apart from other medical centers and health care organizations.

Considering a clinical trial is an important option when deciding on your treatment plan. By enrolling in clinical trials, cancer patients gain access to innovative treatments unavailable elsewhere. Talk to your doctor to explore your options.

Through clinical trials, Winship specialists pioneer the world's most promising treatments of tomorrow. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope®.

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What Is a Cancer Clinical Trial?

A clinical trial is a form of research that uses patient volunteers (called participants) to help answer specific questions about new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases. Clinical trials allow patients access to novel treatments that are not yet available through standard clinical practice. At Winship, you have access to clinical trials for nearly every type of cancer.

Why Should I Participate in a Clinical Trial?

If you are diagnosed with cancer and have a personal interest in research or would like to improve the care of patients in the future, participating in a clinical trial may be right for you. Keep in mind that participation is voluntary, so if you change your mind at any point during the study, you have the right to stop participating. Just make sure to talk to your doctor first.

What Are the Benefits of Clinical Trials?

Through a clinical trial, you may gain access to new treatments before they are widely available, potentially improving their health outcomes. Clinical trials also contribute to a greater understanding of diseases and can lead to the development of more effective treatments, benefiting future patients. If a new treatment approach is proven to work and you are taking it, you may be among the first to benefit.

Clinical Trials Helped Cindy Thrive with Incurable Cancer

When Cindy was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer in 2008, she was worried she wouldn’t live to raise her two children and see them grow up. After participating in several groundbreaking clinical trials at Winship, Cindy is not only still here 17 years later, but she is thriving and celebrating family milestones. Watch her powerful story of resilience, hope and the transformative impact of clinical trials on multiple myeloma.

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Phase I Clinical Trials

Early phase trials are used to test brand new drugs, new combinations of two or more drugs, and devices or procedures to find out how safe they are, what the best dose is, and to identify possible side effects.

The Phase I Clinical Trials Unit at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is dedicated to advancing cancer research through a singular focus on caring for patients enrolled in groundbreaking early phase clinical trials.

Contact Us

If you are interested in learning more about clinical trials offered at Winship, please contact our clinical research team with any questions.