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Current Research Trials

Arthritis Studies
The Department of Rheumatology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is currently conducting clinical research studies on investigational drugs for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. For more information about arthritis studies, please call (312) 503-6227.

Cancer Studies
The Clinical Research Office of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University supports clinical research in cancer and hematology.

Cardiac and Vascular Research
The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute - Clinical Trial Unit of Northwestern conducts clinical trials on all aspects of heart and vascular disease.

Dermatology Skin Pigmentation and Pregnancy Study
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology is looking for pregnant women before the 12th week of their 1st trimester to participate in a research study on skin pigmentation and pregnancy. For more information about the study, please call (312) 695-6829.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study
The Department of Plastic Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is conducting a clinical research study on the use of Pulsed Acoustic Cellular device in conjunction with the standard of care in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. For more information about the study, please call (312) 695-3908 or email jiliu@nmh.org.

Gastroenterology Studies
Department of Gastroenterology is currently conducting clinical research studies that examine the diverse aspects of gastrointestinal disorders, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Functional Dyspepsia  (upper abdominal pain and bloating). Current research studies can be found at the Center for Psychosocial Research in GI, Northwestern Center for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, and the Intestinal Rehabilitation & Transplant Center.

Genetics Research
Genetics is revolutionizing how medicine is practiced. You can contribute to this very exciting research in genetic medicine. The Center for Genetic Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine is collaborating with Northwestern-affiliated healthcare providers to establish a bank of DNA samples and associated health information. The study is called the NUgene Project. This resource will be used by university and worldwide researchers to facilitate research on genetics of common diseases and how to improve treatments.

HIV/AIDS Studies
The Division of Infectious Diseases at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, conduct HIV clinical trials sponsored by the Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group (AACTG), pharmaceutical companies, and faculty physician researchers. 

Osteoarthritis Studies
Do you have one bad knee? Or two bad knees? Either way, you may be elgible to join a research study on knee osteoarthritis conducted at Northwestern University.

Lupus Studies
The Department of Rheumatology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is currently conducting clinical research studies on investigational drugs for the treatment of lupus and lupus nephritis. For more information about lupus studies, please call (312) 503-2160.

Parkinson's & Movement Disorders Clinical Research
The Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center conducts several research studies to help develop new treatments for Parkinson's Disease.

Psychiatry Studies
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences conducts various research studies to learn about health care in the psychiatry field.

Sleep Studies
The Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Research Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School Medicine conducts research studies on the effect of age on the biological clock and sleep. For more information about sleep studies, call (312) 908-0029.