Research and Clinical Trials

For more than 35 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and physicians on the medical staff have been engaged in clinical trials of experimental drugs, devices and therapies on a local, regional and national level.

At any given time, there are some 140 clinical trials available to patients. Involvement in clinical trials is one of the ways Texas Health Dallas works to improve patient care and embrace advanced medical equipment, technology and treatments.

Clinical trials are ongoing for new drugs and treatments for a variety of medical conditions. Following are just a few of the current research protocols coordinated through Research Services.

Allergy/Immunology

• Angioedema

Arthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis 

Cardiovascular

• A-Fib
• Chest Pain
• CAD 

Cosmetic Surgery

• Breast Implants
• Silicone Implants 

Infertility

• Infertility and Embryo Transfer 

Gastroenterology

• Bowel Function

Musculoskeletal

• Hip Replacement 
• Knee Replacement
• Spine Studies
• DDD
• Vertebral Devices
• Ligament Reconstruction 

Neurology

• Essential Tremor
• Migraine Headache with Aura
• Neuropathological
• Parkinson's Disease
• Stroke
• TIA/Stroke 

Oncology

• Breast Cancer (IBCSG 24-02)
• Breast Cancer (NSAPB B-42)
• Colon Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Trial
• Kidney Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Renal Cancer

Ophthalmology

• IFA Implant
• Corneal Disease
• Visual Development
• Macular Degeneration
• Retina Research 

Pharmacology

• Kytril V. Zofran
• Naloxone 

Psychology

Respiratory 

Urology

• Renal

Other

• Lower Extremity Plaque with Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Chondral Lesions
• Diabetic Wounds and Foot Infections
• Venous Thromboembolism
• Apnea Device
• Sleep Disorders

For more information about taking part in a clinical trial, call 1-877-THR-WELL (1-877-847-9355).