Scope of Service
The Clinical Research Department of Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive clinical research service that includes the following:

Hoosier Oncology Group (HOG)
Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) affiliated with the University of Chicago
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) Full Affiliate
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis
Pharmaceutical Studies involving Oncology Research
Pharmaceutical Studies involving Non-oncology Research

Goals of the Research Department:

To provide access to state of the art clinical trial for patients in the community and surrounding region.
To provide accurate monitoring of patient and protocol while on clinical trial.
To provide clinical trials that meet the needs of the community and surrounding region.

The staff of the Research Office consists of the following people:

Clinical Manager
6 Research Nurses
6 Clinical Research Associates

Participation:

Medical Oncologists
Radiation Oncologists
Radiologists
Surgeons
Urologists
Neurosurgeons
Oncology Nursing

Patient population/customer group served:

People who are at high risk for cancer (family history or organ changes) and meet the eligibility requirements for a specific trial. i.e. Breast Cancer Prevention Trial.
Patients newly diagnosed with cancer.
Patients currently treated for cancer.
Family members or patients themselves seeking information on clinical trials.
Physicians inquiring about availability of clinical trials for their patients.
Health care professionals needing information on current treatment for cancer.
Patients that have current health problems that meet the guidelines of studies currently active. For example, patients with narrowing of arteries in the legs - a non-oncology condition.

Services provided:

Assessment of eligibility for a specific clinical trial
Complete patient monitoring while on trial
Monitoring of protocol
Collaborative care between physician, patient, and research nurse
Symptom management of clinical trial patient
Information for patients and family members