Clinical Trials

Our Clinical Trials Lead to Treatment Innovations

A clinical trial is a clinical research study where participants receive specific interventions — such as a drug, a device, a new screening test, a behavior change or procedure or other alternative therapy — under close medical monitoring and according to the research plan or protocol created by the investigators (often medical doctors). A clinical study involves research that is intended to add to medical knowledge related to the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of diseases or conditions. Without clinical trials, we would not be able to move medicine forward.

Be sure to consult with your physician before participating in a clinical trial.

Throughout our health system, researchers and medical experts are conducting a variety of clinical trials:

• At FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, which serves as an academic medical center, clinical innovation, medical education and scientific research take place every day. We participate in a wide range of clinical trials that are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial or have questions about clinical research, please reach out to a member of our research team at (225) 765-7659 or via email research@fmolhs.org.
• At FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, all cancer patients are evaluated for participation in a clinical trial. Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute is a member of the SWOG Cancer Research Network, one of the largest national clinical trials networks in the country, which is funded by the National Cancer Institute. It brings together leading cancer centers, community hospitals and academic institutions to conduct large-scale clinical trials that help define the standard of care in oncology. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial or have questions about clinical research, please reach out to a member of our research team at (225) 765-7659 or via email research@fmolhs.org.
• At FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, which is an academic teaching hospital, our patients have access to the best of the best when it comes to research and evidence-based practice initiatives. Our research team manages several research endeavors, including clinical trials, quality and safety initiatives and projects that improve patient care. If you are interested in enrolling your child in a clinic trial or have questions about clinical research, please reach out to a member of our research team at (225) 765-7659 or via email research@fmolhs.org.
• At FMOL Health | St. Dominic in Jackson, Mississippi, we take pride in supporting clinical research performed at or in collaboration with St. Dominic Medical Associates. St. Dominic’s Office of Research is responsible for managing and overseeing the conduct of the clinical research program.  If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial or have questions about clinical research, please reach out to a member of our research team at (225) 765-7659 or via email research@fmolhs.org.
• At FMOL Health | St. Francis, our mission is to provide you and your loved ones with the highest level of healthcare in the region. From our acute-care hospital and freestanding outpatient center to nearly 40 outpatient clinics, we deliver comprehensive services across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Building on this strong foundation of care, St. Francis has expanded its clinical research portfolio. Through these innovative studies, we are providing patients with access to innovative therapies while advancing the future of medicine in our community.  If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial or have questions about clinical research, please reach out to a member of our research team at (225) 765-7659 or via email research@fmolhs.org.