
Understanding Clinical Research

How Clinical Research Can Help You and Others
General Research: 775-982-3646
Oncology Research: 775-982-5050
Renown-CRD@renown.org
Clinical Trial
An interventional study that looks at the safety and effectiveness of treatments and processes to treat disease and save lives.
Observational study
Researchers watch or collect information about those involved in the study without introducing any changes, known as an intervention.
What to Expect
People join research studies to learn more about their condition, gain access to cutting-edge treatments, expand their team of care providers, and advance medical research.
Participating in a research study is a personal and voluntary choice, often recommended by your healthcare provider. Potential volunteers are carefully screened to ensure they meet all study requirements, with safety being the primary concern for exclusion. If you are interested in a research study, our team will explain the details to help you decide if you would like to consent to participate.
Types of Research
Please contact our team with questions you may have:
General Research: 775-982-3646
Oncology Research: 775-982-5050
Renown-CRD@renown.org
Being part of a clinical trial, observational study, or research project may provide access to an expanded clinical team to support you on your healthcare journey as well as the latest treatments, technology, and screening tests not yet available to everyone. All of this will be offered right here in our local community.
The medicines, devices, treatments or screening tests might be used in addition to the standard care you are currently receiving. This will be explained to you before you decide to participate. If you decide to join a study, your care provider will remain part of your care team. Speak with your current care provider if you are interested in joining a clinical trial.
A referral from your care provider is not required to be involved in a research study.
Visit our clinical trials directory.
Please contact our team with questions you may have:
General Research: 775-982-3646
Oncology Research: 775-982-5050
Renown-CRD@renown.org
There is nothing more important than your child’s health and well-being. Our team of pediatric researchers provide exceptional care every day to families like yours. We are here to support you in making the decision that is right for you and your family.
Clinical trials, observational studies, and research projects, are not just for adults; they play a crucial role in supporting care providers to improve diagnoses and treatment for infants, children, and teens. Any child may be eligible to participate in research regardless of their health status.
Enrolling your child in a research study can provide a valuable care option. This process is designed to ensure that your child's well-being is always the main focus. By participating, your child may gain access to cutting-edge treatments and technologies that are not yet available to everyone.
While there is no guarantee your child will benefit from participating in a clinical research study, their involvement is significant and helps improve healthcare for all children.
Visit our clinical trials directory.
Informed Consent

Opt-Out of Research Communication
Deciding to participate in a research study is a very personal choice. As a patient of Renown Health, researchers may contact you regarding studies that may be a good fit. As part of your patient rights, you always have the option to opt-out of communications with researchers.
If you wish to opt-out, please send us an email: opt-out@renown.org
Or, fill out the form below to be removed.
Research Highlights
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