Clinical research

The latest news and patient stories about clinical research from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Nurse checking patient's heart with a stethoscope

How new technology is changing AFib treatment

New technologies, such as pulse field ablation, are transforming the way doctors treat AFib.

New clinical trial targets Alzheimer’s-related psychosis

A new clinical trial aims to help Alzheimer’s patients experiencing psychosis. Learn about participation eligibility and other trial details.

People holding hands in support of each other

A new clinical trial for movement disorder

Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center is seeking participants for a clinical trial on tardive dyskinesia treatment.

Dr. Andrew Bruggeman at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in San Diego

Advances in prostate cancer treatment

Since the 1990s, advances in diagnosis and the precision of treatments have helped reduce the prostate cancer death rate by half.

Michael Lowry and Dr. Igor Medic at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in San Diego

Researcher finds deeper meaning in clinical trials

Nearly every advancement in cancer care — from chemotherapy to radiation therapy — has been made possible thanks to clinical trials.

Patient wearing hat talking to her doctor holding a laptop computer

Sharp HealthCare: At the forefront of medical research

Research is vital to Sharp because it drives innovation, improves patient care, and allows Sharp to help shape the future of health care.

Dr. Anup Katheria and team at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Delayed cord clamping during infant resuscitation (video)

Dr. Katheria, director of the Neonatal Research Institute, discusses the delayed cord clamping technology used at Sharp Mary Birch during infant resuscitation.

Lizzy and Clint Garvin of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Saving infants’ lives, thanks to philanthropic support

The Neonatal Research Institute has used over $8 million in philanthropic funding to save newborns’ lives — including Zoey Garvin's.

Get the best of Sharp Health News in your inbox

Our weekly email brings you the latest health tips, recipes and stories.

Ubicaciones

Servicios

Seguro médico

Grupos médicos

Clinical research

Get the best of Sharp Health News in your inbox

Sign up for Sharp Health News