New Therapies Through Clinical Research

In 1928, Cleveland Clinic began operating both as a hospital and a center for research. That alignment between research and patient care has remained a constant and powerful guide for the institution, yielding breakthroughs in every aspect of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions.

Clinical research involves informed human participants and is undertaken with their cooperation and consent. It may include studies of new medications, tests of new technologies and devices, or finding ways to assess the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies.

Clinical research conducted throughout the institution generates important advances in the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions.

“I think it would be hugely satisfying to a donor to contribute to the cures of some of the diseases we currently deal with. Supporting Cleveland Clinic is a wise investment for the donor who’s interested in the future of the health of the American people.”

-Richard A. Rudick, M.D.
Chair, Division of Clinical Research