Clinical Research at Orion Medical
Advancing Cardiovascular Care, Right Here in the Houston Community
As a clinic with an integrated clinical research program and team, Orion Medical brings tomorrow’s cardiovascular therapies to patients across Houston, Friendswood, and Pasadena. Through our research program, patients gain early access to innovative treatments for heart disease, vascular conditions, and related disorders – all within the trusted care environment you already know. Groundbreaking care and cutting-edge medicine should be available close to home, that’s why we’ve made clinical research a core part of who we are.
What Is a Clinical Trial?
Research studies involving people are called clinical trials. Clinical trials allow advances in medicine and identify new treatments for patients. Clinical studies provide patients access to innovative and cutting-edge technology. The Institutional Review board (IRB) oversees the site where the clinical research is conducted, reviews the ethics and safety of each study, and protects the rights and welfare of those who take part in clinical trials. As a participant in a clinical trial, you will have access to the Institutional Review board that is overseeing the research study and the physician and staff conducting the trial. The FDA supervises all aspects of the clinical research trials. Once the study is completed at all sites, all of the data is submitted to the FDA for approval.
Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial?
As a patient at Orion Medical, you may be asked if you’d like to participate in a research study. A member of our Research Team will review the study with you, including any medical procedures to be conducted, frequency of study visits, and any potential risks and benefits of participating in the study. Research personnel will answer all your questions before you decide whether to volunteer to be part of the study. Each clinical trial is different and has very specific entrance guidelines. To be eligible to participate in a study, you must meet the criteria specified by the study protocol. Talk to your doctor, or ask to speak with a Research Coordinator about volunteering to participate in clinical trial.
How Will I Know What to Expect Before and During the Research Study?
Informed consent is an ongoing process to help you understand what is involved in taking part in a research study. As such, the research team will explain the following items to you :
- The purposes and description of the study
- The test, treatments, and procedures to be performed, including any that are experimental (new and not fully tested)
- How long the study will last
- Possible benefits and risks
- Other treatments and options
- How your privacy will be protected
- Who to contact for answers to your questions
- That taking part in a study is strictly your choice
What We Do
Pioneering Cardiology Research with Experience and Expertise
Our research program is built on the same foundation that makes Orion Medical unique: five IAC accreditations, advanced diagnostic imaging, and a multidisciplinary team with the expertise to do this work at the highest level.
As the only practice in Texas accredited across Vascular, Echocardiography, Nuclear, PET, and Vein Center standards, we bring a rare depth of diagnostic rigor to every trial we conduct. That means sponsors and investigators can trust the quality of our research operations and patients can trust the quality of their care.
Our expertise and experience in cardiology research trials spans studies involving individuals with:
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmia
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- ATTR Amyloidosis and more!
Whether you are a patient exploring your treatment options or a trial sponsor exploring potential research sites, Orion Medical offers the infrastructure, the expertise, and the patient relationships to make trials succeed. Orion Medical’s research program is part of an elite global network of research sites through an ongoing strategic partnership between US Heart & Vascular, a leading provider network of support services to cardiovascular physician practices, and Iterative Health, a healthcare technology and services company specialized in Cardiology, GI, Hepatology, and Obesity.
For more information on the ongoing research and active clinical trials we perform at Orion Medical, contact us today.