Our physicians, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals perform research in a variety of areas, including nursing practices, cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, neuroscience, women's and children's services. Bronson often partners with other organizations and pharmaceutical companies, including Jasper Clinic, Michigan State University / Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies (KCMS) and Western Michigan University.

Research is Voluntary
Patients participate in research only if they choose to. Patients never pay to participate in research at Bronson. The decision to participate or not participate does not affect their healthcare.

What it Means to Take Part in a Study
Joining a research study may involve risks and these risks will be clearly explained to you. It is important that you understand what risks are anticipated in the study you are considering and remember that there can be unanticipated risks.

Before a research study can start, it must be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB is a committee made up of doctors, scientists, non-scientists and community members. The IRB's primary responsibility is to protect the safety and rights of the study participants.

Deciding to be in a research study is an important decision and requires that you understand what will be expected of you. You should talk about these expectations with the study staff and your physician before you agree to be in a research study.

Current Clinical Trials
Visit our Clinical Trials page for a list of clinical trials currently active at Bronson.

Additional Resources

• Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision - pamphlet provided by US Department of Health & Human Services' Office for Human Research Protections
• Ser Volunatario en Estudios Clinicos: Es Su Decisión - spanish version
  
• Clinical Research Opportunities at Jasper Clinic
• Researchmatch.org - registry of volunteers willing to learn more about research studies
• Understanding Clinical Trials - answers to frequently asked questions provided by clinicaltrials.gov