A clinical trial is a research study that explores the effects of a potential new treatment or medicine to help determine if it is safe and effective for humans. Clinical trials are how we learn to make a variety of treatments better. They help us get answers about causes, prevention, and cures. In fact, clinical trials are the only way new pharmaceuticals can be brought to market.

Typically, clinical trials compare a new product or therapy with another that already exists to determine if the new one is as successful as, or better than, the existing one. In some studies, participants may be assigned to receive a placebo (an inactive product that resembles the test product, but without its treatment value).

Clinical trials are conducted in “phases.” Each phase has a different purpose and answers different questions. For more information about clinical trials and their phases refer to our clinical trial information page.

All of our clinical trials follow FDA guidelines and adhere to the standards of good clinical practice. Leading national and international medical companies serve as sponsors for all of our trials. We draw our research subjects from our own computerized database, from patients seen in the investigators’ and sub- investigators’ practices, from advertising, and from this website.

Patients can be referred by a physician or by self-referral. In most instances, reimbursement is available for time and transportation costs. If you decide to take part in one of our studies, you can be assured that you will receive excellent care. That is our promise to you. For more information, click here.

For a list of frequently asked questions, please click here.

ALSA Research has two dedicated clinical research facilities situated in Bridgeport, Connecticut and Stamford, Connecticut. Our two locations allow us to draw from a substantial patient pool in the Tri-State area. Our facilities offer a comfortable and accommodating environment. We are easily accessible from I-95, Route 15 (Merritt Parkway), U.S. Route 1, and public transportation routes.