Cancer Research & Clinical Trials

Researchers use clinical trials to try to answer scientific questions that could advance care and create new possibilities for people with cancer. At Trinity Health Of New England, clinical trials are helping us find new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. We are a trusted cancer research partner giving you access to opportunities that are not typically available in community settings.

Cancer Research and Clinical Trials: Why Choose Trinity Health Of New England?

We participate in cancer research that gives you access to innovative clinical trials in communities close to home. Our team of experienced cancer researchers help you have a safe experience while receiving care and services that are not widely available.

Highlights of our program include:

• Broad range of clinical trial opportunities: Our research interests include new care methods, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy, that give you additional opportunities for healing. We are also helping people live a good quality of life after cancer treatment through research on rehabilitation and survivorship.
• Coordinated care: Your care team, which includes cancer doctors from multiple specialties, works together to determine the trials that are best for you. We also take extra steps to help you receive the highest level of care before, during and after the clinical trial. Find out more about cancer treatment. 
• Leadership: We share our research findings with doctors all over the country through publications. Our efforts have advanced medical knowledge about the safety and effectiveness of new cancer treatments. We have also published information on topics such as using telemedicine for second opinions.

Our Partnership With Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven

Saint Francis Hospital offers expanded access to clinical trials through its partnership with Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. Yale Cancer Center is the only program in Connecticut with a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation.

With this partnership, you have access to clinical trial opportunities that are only available in the nation’s top programs. The Yale Cancer Center has been home to many cancer research “firsts” including new cancer drugs for skin, lung, breast and bladder cancer. Find out more about clinical trial opportunities.

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More Information About Clinical Trials

The decision of whether to participate in a clinical trial is yours. Our team explains all the details about the clinical trial and how it can help, so you can make the decision that’s right for you. Participating in a trial may require additional care appointments for evaluations and to check for early signs of complications.

If you change your mind about participating, you are free to leave the study at any time. You will continue receiving the same high-quality care and personalized attention you’ve come to expect at Trinity Health Of New England.

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