Clinical Trials & Research Studies
SSM Health is excited to provide patients easier access to clinical research opportunities and expertise. Patients who choose to participate in a clinical trial will continue to receive high-quality compassionate care from the SSM Health providers they know and trust in their local community to create a seamless experience.
Some common reasons people decide to participate in a study include:
- Taking a more active role in your health care.
- Gaining access to the newest treatments available for a disease or condition.
- Helping to advance research for others affected by the same condition.
- Receiving study-related medical care from the clinical trial study team.
Locate a Clinical Trial or Research Study Near You
Opportunities in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
Pediatric Clinical Trials & Neurodivergent Research Study Opportunities
Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials
As a recognized leader in hematology and oncology, the team at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital offers clinical trials for a wide range of pediatric cancer and blood disorders. Our physicians develop clinical trials and participate in major clinical trial groups including the Children’s Oncology Group and the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium.
Neurodivergent Research Studies
The Treffert Library, part of SSM Health Treffert Center, conducts research studies and surveys to better understand hyperlexia, savant syndrome and related conditions. The goal of this research is to promote the dissemination of reliable information about these conditions to parents, professionals, students, the media, and the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clincal Trials
Why take part in a clinical trial?
When existing drugs don’t fully address a health care issue or have undesirable effects, pharmaceutical companies invent new medications that offer a different way of treating the disease. Some of thesemedications may be less uncomfortable to take than the existing available medicines.
Clinical trials test:
- How well the medication addresses the disease and its symptoms
- The safety of the medication
- Patient comfort levels and efficacy
Clinical trials bring new treatment options to patients who have an underlying disease or condition that may be more helpful than the existing standard of care medications.
They’re also a way to help researchers learn more about specific health problems and create new medical advances. When you choose to participate in a clinical trial, you become a partner in scientific discovery. Some studies offer compensation for your time and travel during the trial. Your personal contribution can help future generations lead healthier lives.
Whether driving medical advancements, obtaining leading-edge treatments, or helping others for the greater good, your participation in clinical research makes a difference.
How to decide whether a clinical trial is right for you?
What types of clinical trials would you be interested in?
Are you open to a study enrolling healthy volunteers, or do you have a medical condition that you would like treated? You can speak to a member of our clinical research team at 557-222-0900.
Find out if you qualify.
When speaking with research expert, they will discuss the necessary criteria to participate in a specific study. Not all studies are a match even if you have the disease or illness the treatment is being studied to help. The research expert will discuss the study requirements so you can decide if you want to proceed and learn more.
Schedule an appointment.
A physician will see you to ensure you meet all the study criteria. Then someone from the study team will explain the entire trial and review the Informed Consent with you. If you’re interested, you can sign the Informed Consent and begin participating in the clinical trial. It’s important to know that you always have the right to change your mind and withdraw from participation.