ARC Clinical Research

ARC Clinical Research

Overview

Our clinical research team works closely with leading research partners to evaluate new and improved approaches to medical care. The clinical studies we conduct focus on evaluating or expanding treatments and diagnostics that have already undergone extensive safety testing. Participants — people just like you — have always played a critical role in advancing current medical knowledge and helping bring enhanced care options to the community.

As part of our mission, we developed a medical research team that participates in selective clinical research programs to explore new ways to prevent, detect, and treat diseases that may benefit patients in our community. Clinical research is at the heart of all medical advances and contributes greatly to improving the quality of medicine that is available to you and your loved ones.

What is clinical research?

Clinical research, especially late-phase research — such as the studies we conduct — evaluates how medications, devices, diagnostic products, and treatment regimens perform under carefully designed and closely monitored protocols. Research teams conduct these evaluations through highly organized and supervised clinical trials.

Highly trained research professionals follow detailed protocols and carefully monitor each study to ensure the highest safety standards. Physicians, research professionals, independent reviewers, and governmental agencies also provide oversight for each study. By participating in clinical research, you can help improve medical care, expand access to well-studied therapies that may benefit patients in our community, and support the future of medicine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does it cost to participate?

  Nothing; participation in our studies is available at no cost to you or your insurance. You may receive compensation for your time depending on the research study you are participating in.

  There is no cost to you or your insurance for any study medications, lab tests, and health evaluations provided by ARC Clinical Research. There is no cost for the study-related care provided by the research physician, advanced practice clinician (APC), or care team. You may also have access to study treatments and medications that may not be available outside a research study. You may also receive the satisfaction of helping others by advancing medical science.

• What will research prove?

  Research is the best way to determine what works best in preventing, detecting, and treating diseases. Some studies help identify safer, more effective medicines than those currently prescribed, while other studies compare commonly prescribed medications to determine which work best and are safest.

• What about side effects?

  Your health and safety are our top priority. All currently available medicines have possible side effects that some participants may experience. It is important to weigh the benefits and risks of taking any medications. Our research team is here to carefully track any side effects and benefits you may experience.

• Is it risky to participate in a study?

  Research standards are very strict, helping ensure maximum safety for participants. Through these studies, researchers identify both side effects and benefits. While all medications can have side effects and carry risks, teams of government and research experts carefully review each study we conduct to ensure the potential benefits outweigh any risks.

• What does my doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC) think about this study?

  Clinical research is essential for advancing medical science and improving the quality of healthcare. ARC doctors and APCs find value in what we can learn from clinical research, and it often provides benefits to patients involved. Your decision to enter a study is optional and does not interfere with your ongoing care with your doctor, APC, or your ARC care team.

• How do I sign up?

  For more information on how to participate in a study, please contact our ARC research team at 737-247-7240.

• What if I decide to not complete the study?

  Your involvement in any study is completely optional. You can stop at any time. Deciding not to complete a study will not change your treatment by and relationship with your personal doctor or APC.

• What else should I know?

  Access to personal information collected during the study will be limited to the study team. We will share this information with your doctor or APC if you wish. Participation will not change your relationship with your doctor or APC.

• What type of clinical studies does ARC conduct?

  ARC participates in carefully monitored research studies that may evaluate medications, devices, diagnostic products, and treatment regimens to better understand effectiveness and improve patient care. For example, some studies may focus on common conditions such as skin or joint-related concerns and explore how study treatments or care approaches may affect symptoms over time. 

  To learn more about studies that are currently enrolling participants, visit our Enrolling Studies page. You can also visit our Past Studies page to view a list of research studies ARC has previously participated in.