What Is Clinical Research?
At Progressive Clinical Research, based in Bountiful, Utah, we’re dedicated to advancing medicine through high-quality clinical trials. Whether you’re new to the idea of clinical research or simply curious about how it works, we believe it’s important for our community to understand how vital these studies are — and how they can directly benefit patients and families.
What Is Clinical Research?
Clinical research is the process of studying new medications, treatments, or medical devices in human volunteers. These studies are carefully designed to evaluate whether a new approach is safe, effective, and better than what’s currently available. Clinical trials follow strict regulatory and ethical guidelines and are overseen by medical professionals and review boards to protect participant safety.
There are many types of clinical studies, including:
Treatment trials (testing new drugs, therapies, or procedures)
Prevention trials (looking for ways to prevent illness)
Observational studies (tracking health outcomes over time)
Diagnostic and screening studies (developing better ways to detect disease)
Why Clinical Research Matters
Clinical research is the foundation of all modern medicine. Every prescription drug, vaccine, and medical procedure you or your family has ever used was once part of a clinical trial. Without clinical research, there would be no progress in how we treat and prevent disease.
At Progressive Clinical Research, we’re especially proud to contribute to studies that focus on addiction treatment and recovery, a critical area of need in Utah and across the country. But we also work on a wide range of other medical studies — from general health to chronic disease management.
Benefits to Participants and the Community
When people take part in clinical studies, they may:
Gain access to new treatments before they are widely available
Receive study-related medical care at no cost
Help contribute to medical knowledge that may benefit others for generations
Participating in a clinical trial is always voluntary, and our staff is committed to ensuring that every participant feels informed, respected, and supported throughout the process.
Helping Move Medicine Forward — Together
Progressive Clinical Research is here to bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s solutions. Whether you’re a patient, a healthcare provider, or just someone interested in improving medical outcomes, your involvement or support of clinical research makes a real difference.
To learn more about our current studies or see if you or someone you know may qualify, contact our team directly. We’re happy to answer questions and help you explore your options.