Research
Stanford Cancer Center - Clinical Trials
A clinical trial is a research study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a medical treatment such as a drug or device. Often, the study will examine new drugs, although sometimes substances that have been available to the public for years can be studied in new ways — many cancer studies examine the effectiveness of a combination of already approved drugs. Studies of new substances and devices are mandated to obtain FDA approval. Studies are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, medical device or biotechnology companies and by the NIH or private foundations and organizations.
For a listing of our current cancer clinical trials, please contact Lisa Zhou, PhD, at (650) 736-4112.
For general information about cancer clinical trials, please visit the Cancer Clinical Trials Office.
