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YOUnite Research
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Uniting you with researchers in the pursuit of health discovery.

At UT Health San Antonio, we conduct studies called clinical trials. Clinical trials are an important step in research to discover new treatments that help improve the health and well-being of our community. YOU are an important part of this step. Our researchers need YOU to volunteer and help pave the path of discovery.

Highlighted areas of study

Featured study

COVID-19 Vaccine Study

Join the fight against COVID-19! As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, the need for a vaccine is becoming more crucial. UT Health Physicians are now conducting a clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine to see if it helps prevent COVID-19.

Why volunteer?

Volunteers are needed in clinical trials to understand how new treatments or interventions affect people. Without you, better treatments for diseases like diabetes, cancer, stroke, and other medical conditions would not exists. Sometimes, clinical trials can be treatment option for people.

¿Por que voluntario?

Se necesitan voluntarios en estudios clínicos para comprender cómo los nuevos tratamientos o intervenciones afectan a las personas. Sin usted, no existíra mejores tratamientos para enfermedades como diabetes, cáncer, asma y otros afecciones médicas.

 

7 Questions to ask research teams

researchers

  • What is the purpose of this study?
  • How long is the study?
  • What is already known about the treatment in the study?
  • Will I know if I am getting the treatment?
  • Will I be paid for my time?
  • Do I have to pay for any part of the study?
  • Will the results be given to me?

Amelie Ramirez, Ph.D.

“By 2030, cancer in Latinos is going to increase by 140%. But, we know very little about how new treatments affect this population since they are still underrepresented in clinical trials.”

Amelie G. Ramirez, Dr.P.H
Chair, Department of Population Health
Member, National Academy of Medicine

Quote adapted from KSAT

 

Patient stories

Antonia Santiago

Antonia Santiago

As researchers and physicians battle against an unpredictable, incurable foe, one patient refuses to let multiple sclerosis defeat her.
Joey & Doris Libby

Joey & Doris Libby

A mother and son are diagnosed with hepatitis C. Together, their journey through a clinical trial cured the disease.
Dr. Cynthia Blanco group

Dr. Cynthia Blanco group

A San Antonio pediatrician’s passion to save premature babies was instrumental in approving fish oil treatment Omegaven and alleviating life-threating gastrointestinal complications.

For Researchers & Sponsors

UT Health San Antonio Office of the Vice President for Research offers administrative, regulatory and budget support services to industry sponsors and investigators conducting clinical trials.