Clinical Trials

Breast Cancer Trials: BreastCancerTrials.org (BCT) is a non-profit service that encourages individuals affected by breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care.

Cancer Hope Network: Cancer Hope Network offers support for patients considering participation in a clinical trial. Resources include the basics of clinical trials, support volunteers, and tools to create a personalized patient profile to help you find the right clinical trial for you.

CenterWatch: Access the largest online database of industry-sponsored global clinical trials actively seeking study volunteers ranging from specific cancer trials, obesity and weight loss trials, etc.

ClinicalTrials.gov: This resource provides patients, their family members, and health care professionals easy access to information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies on a wide range of diseases and conditions.

Emergingmed.com: With the aim of accelerating the discovery of new and better treatments, they provide services for patients that raise awareness and facilitate access to clinical trials.

Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium in New Orleans: LCRC aims to address the needs of the communities it serves towards winning the fight against cancer. Links are provided to clinical trials sponsored by member organizations in the state.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center: Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization sponsors clinical trials for the treatment of many cancers including breast, colorectal, and lung. Details about the purpose of clinical trials and contact information for those interested in participating are provided.

National Cancer Institute: The NCI offers a step-by-step guide for finding a clinical trial. They offer information on paying for trials and patient safety.