PBCIF | Resources | Clinical Trials


	However, the PBCI Foundation acts as a resource for those who wish to evaluate the appropriateness of clinical trials during treatment. Clinical research trial studies involving investigational drugs and treatment protocols allow patients to gain access to innovative therapies not otherwise available to cancer patients. However, the decision-making process for patients regarding cancer clinical trials is time-consuming and can be frustrating. We hope the information on this page helps. The link below answers some basic questions regarding clinical trials: click here.

Clinical Trials

PBCI Foundation does not itself conduct clinical trials. However, the Palm Beach Cancer Institute (PBCI) does conduct clinical trials as do other oncology practices in the area.

General Resources:

The link below is a good source of general information about cancer clinical trials.

http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials

This link is to a national non-profit organization focused on clinical trials.

http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/patientsCaregivers/patientsCaregivers.jsp

The site below provides a wealth of information about clinical research as well as new drug therapies in research and those recently approved by the FDA.

http://www.centerwatch.com

National Databases:

This link is to a comprehensive site dedicated to cancer-related information including a clinical trials searchable database.

http://www.ecancertrials.com/

This link to the American Cancer Society covers clinical trials-related topics such as common questions, a worksheet for patients, a matching service and information on children’s cancer trials.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/ETO_6.asp

This link to the National Cancer Institute’s website and section on clinical trials. The link below is to a searchable database of NCI sponsored trials throughout the country.

http://www.cancer.gov/search/clinical_trials

This link to EmergingMed provides a searchable database and matching program for cancer clinical trials.

http://www.emergingmed.com

This link to ClinicalTrials.gov provides a searchable database of all clinical trials registered with the National Institute of Health.

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov

The information available at the resources listed here are not a substitute for consultation with, and treatment by, a medical oncologist. Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. To make such a decision, you need to be fully informed. Contact us at the PBCI Foundation if you need additional information to help.