Facey conducts clinical studies in a full range of medical conditions, including:

There are a variety of reasons for why participants get involved in a clinical trial or research study. For example, some patients volunteer to receive new treatments that are not yet available to the general population because of the potential benefits. Others choose to participate because they want to contribute to the advancement of medicine in order to benefit others with similar illnesses. Whatever the reason, volunteers participating in clinical research are the driving force behind the medical advances that improve the lives of millions of people.

Each clinical trial has specific criteria or guidelines that are used to identify appropriate participants-and ensure their safety. These criteria are based on factors such as age, gender, the type and stage of a disease, previous treatment history, and other medical conditions.

It's important that you have enough information to make a well-informed decision before participating in a clinical trial. To do this, we provide what's called an informed consent document that outlines all the information you need to know about the study. We'll go over the details of the study with you and want you to ask questions. You should only join a clinical trial if you feel you have enough information about the possible risks and benefits involved.

Joining a clinical trial is always voluntary and you may leave a study at any time.

If you are interested in learning how you might benefit from participating in a clinical trial, ask your doctor for more information or contact one of our certified clinical research coordinators at 818-869-7067.

Facey Medical Group offers a complete and integrated approach to patient care. Part of that approach is our clinical trials & research team, who are experienced in multiple health care indications and have successfully enrolled and retained study participants in both long- and short-term clinical trials. As part of a multi-specialty medical group aligned with Providence, we have a large population (over 150,000) of patients that we not only treat on an on-going basis, but have also established strong and enduring physician-patient relationships that contribute to confidence in participation and compliance with research studies we conduct.

Within our facilities, we are able to meet the needs of many study-related procedural needs and diagnostic testing. Here is a sample of our many in-house resources available to provide study assessments:

• Clinical Lab
• Endoscopy Center
• Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Center
• Ultrasound and Sight X-Rays
• Ophthalmology Exams

Facey physicians involved in research are on staff at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, located mere blocks from our clinic, and have engaged in clinical trials and research as well, with patients often completing trial participation/follow-up in the clinic setting.

Local IRB oversight is provided by the Providence Institutional Review Board. Trial involvement may require hospital-based activities but in most cases, we are able to use a Central IRB identified by the study sponsor.

If you are a sponsor or CRO, we welcome your inquiries and the opportunity to work collaboratively on your upcoming projects. For more information about Clinical Trials & Research at Facey Medical Group, please call us at 818-869-7067. CVs of principal and sub-investigators, as well as study coordinators, will be provided upon request.