Discover our approach to comprehensive cancer care.

There are many ways to fight cancer. But at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, we’re always looking for more. We know that new and improved treatments hold the promise to eliminate cancer, extend life and improve quality of life.

That’s why our experts actively engage in clinical research. Our clinical trials program provides access to promising new treatments before they’re widely available elsewhere. If a medical trial is right for you, you may benefit from the new treatment. And you will help improve cancer care for others in the future.

Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health Cancer Care and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance. We collaborate with colleagues at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and others, and are proud of our recognition among the nation’s best clinical research centers.

What Is a Clinical Trial?

A clinical trial is a type of research study. It allows us to investigate and compare new cancer treatments to existing therapies.

Nearly every cancer treatment we offer today started with a clinical trial. These trials help us make sure the new treatment is safe and determine how well it works. They may also provide insights into better ways to treat cancer.

If you choose to participate in a clinical trial, our team will observe you closely and offer expert medical care throughout the trial. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities from the moment you enroll.

AAHRPP Accreditation

AAHRPP Accreditation

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Miami Cancer Institute full accreditation. Accreditation speaks to the quality of our research program and our commitment to patient safety.

Our Team Approach to Clinical Research

At Miami Cancer Institute, we have nine tumor site teams. Two dedicated cancer specialists (oncologists) lead each team. Our office of clinical research supports each team with quality control and assurance. Oversight and clinical research management is a vital part of our success.

Our research team members include:

Baptist Health Research

Baptist Health is committed to providing the highest quality patient care guided by evidence-based practices. The Baptist Health Research program works to speed up new healthcare discoveries and innovations and help deliver unparalleled patient care.

Find a Clinical Trial

Clinical trials are at the heart of all cancer treatment advances. Through research and collaboration with other healthcare experts, our oncologists learn more about new ways to prevent, detect, treat and cure cancer.

The Clinical Trials program at Miami Cancer Institute allows us to combine the best in clinical research with the best in patient care.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Researchers and physicians develop action plans, or protocols, for each clinical trial. These plans describe the trial’s goals, who’s eligible to take part and the steps involved. The plans also outline the study’s timeline and schedule.

    Participation eligibility depends on factors such as your type of cancer, age, gender, medical history and current health status.

  • If you’re thinking about participating in a clinical trial, we provide all the key facts about the study. A physician or nurse from our office of clinical research will give you details about:

    • Alternative treatments
    • Possible risks and benefits
    • Study purpose
    • Tests and procedures involved

    We offer a full explanation of the study in a consent form, which our team will walk you through. If you decide to take part, you must sign this form. Decisions about participating are yours alone. And even if you sign the form, you may end your participation at any time.

  • We conduct clinical trials following strict scientific and ethical principles. National and local experts approve trials before they begin to ensure we follow good clinical practices. Physicians, clinical trial program staff and community leaders make up our Institutional Review Board (IRB). They confirm that we conduct all studies appropriately and inform you of your rights.

  • As a participant in a clinical trial, you:

    • Can enhance your cancer care by expanding your treatment options
    • Continue to receive expert medical care and monitoring during the trial and throughout your treatment
    • May receive treatments that are more effective than existing therapies and not available in other locations
    • Might experience fewer side effects than you would through standard treatments

  • Being part of a clinical trial does come with some risks:

    • If you participate in a trial where researchers compare a new treatment to an existing treatment (randomized trial), you cannot choose which treatment approach you receive.
    • New treatments may have unknown side effects or risks.
    • Therapies under investigation aren’t always better than current standard treatments.

  • Getting answers to the following questions may help you decide if a clinical trial is right for you:

    • Are there possible long-term risks of this treatment?
    • How long will the study last?
    • How might this trial help me or other patients?
    • How will participating in this study affect my daily life?
    • What is the overall purpose of the study?
    • What other treatment options are available for me?
    • What side effects are possible from the trial?
    • What treatments, medical tests or procedures will I undergo during the study? How often will they occur?
    • When do I need to decide about participating in the study?
    • Where will I receive my treatment?
    • Who will oversee my care?
    • Will I receive follow-up care after the study?
    • Will my health insurance cover the treatments and tests I receive as part of this study?

Contact Us

If you are a healthcare professional and would like to refer a patient or schedule a consultation, please contact the clinical trials office.

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