Clinical research

Clinical research in a cancer hospital setting is focused on improving the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding of cancer through structured, ethical scientific studies. These studies may involve patients, healthy volunteers, or data analysis to develop new treatments or refine existing ones.

What Clinical Research Includes in Oncology:

1. Clinical Trials:

• Testing new drugs, chemotherapy regimens, immunotherapies, or targeted therapies
• May include Phase I to IV trials (from safety to post-marketing surveillance)

2. Translational Research:

• Bridges the gap between lab discoveries and clinical applications
• For example, studying genetic markers in tumors to personalize treatment

3. Epidemiological Studies:

• Investigating patterns, causes, and effects of cancer in specific populations

4. Quality of Life (QoL) & Survivorship Studies:

• Evaluating how cancer and its treatments impact mental, physical, and emotional well-being

5. Psycho-oncology & Palliative Care Studies:

• Research into better pain management, psychological support, or holistic care models

6. Data Collection & Cancer Registries:

• Systematic collection of patient outcomes and disease progression data.

Why Clinical Research Matters for Patients:

• Access to cutting-edge treatments before they are widely available
• Contribution to scientific advancement
• Closer monitoring and care under study protocols

Clinical Research at OncoWell Cancer Hospital:

OncoWell is engaged in clinical research,

• Participate in national or international trials
• Offer patient enrollment in relevant studies
• Maintain a clinical research department with an ethics committee and regulatory oversight