Why Jacksonville Heart Center Participates in Research

At Jacksonville Heart Center our motto is Touching Hearts, Changing Lives. We know that the needs of every patient are different and that in order to truly help change your life for the better every treatment option must be available. That is exactly what the Research Center brings to our patients. The Mission of the Jacksonville Heart Research Center is to invest in the development of new therapies to ensure the highest quality of care for our current and future generation of patients.

All research studies conducted at Jacksonville Heart Research Center are reviewed by the U.S. government's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and your safety is our number one priority.

Research is an important step toward a better, safer world, and it is necessary for ensuring a better and safer future for our children and grandchildren. Every day, research uncovers new information about medical conditions and possible therapies. Your involvement in clinical studies could help develop new medications, learn to use available medicines more effectively, and possibly improve your health.

How You Can Become a Part of Jacksonville Heart Research Center

As a Jacksonville Heart Center patient you may be asked to volunteer to be a participant in one of the numerous research trials being conducted in the Research Center.

To ensure that each patient has access to emerging therapies our commitment to you is:

• Before your appointment with your cardiologist, our Research Center staff may review your medical history and determine if you meet the criteria for any of our current trials.
• If you are eligible for a current trial, your doctor will inform you and ask you to speak with one of our Research Coordinators.
• Our Research Coordinator will discuss the specifics of the trial and answer any questions that you have regarding your involvement.

We hope that you will choose to participate and join us in our effort to work today for a better tomorrow!

What You Can Expect When You Participate in a Research Trial

As a Jacksonville Heart Center patient you may be asked to volunteer to be a participant in one of the numerous research trials being conducted in the Research Center. Behind every new medical breakthrough are the incredible volunteers who take part in research studies.

Volunteering to participate in a research trial creates a legacy for future generations through science. We value the time our patients spend to participate, that is why when conducting Research trials, Jacksonville Heart Center is committed to providing you with the highest level of care and attention. Qualified volunteers will receive study related medication, care, and testing at no charge.

During the clinical trial your condition will be followed closer than typical practice would warrant meaning that you receive more frequent medical attention.

By participating with Jacksonville Heart Center in a clinical trial, you are helping yourself and others like you live longer and healthier lives now and long into the future.

What our Patients say about Jacksonville Heart Research Center:

Rovena Kennison: I have participated in 3 trials with Jacksonville Heart Center and each time I have been very happy with the fact that the possibility exists to not only help myself but maybe other people. I have received great care and attention fromall the research staff and I look forward to participating inmany other future trials.

Tom Foppiano: I will admit that I was a little reluctant to be in a "drug research" program but everything was explained so completely and professionally that I was in. I can't say enough nice things about all of the research staff; they have assisted with scheduling appointments, explained medical questions; and countless other courtesies too numerous to mention. Jacksonville Heart Research is a bright spot for the future!

Mildred O'Neal: On my very first visit to the Research Center I encountered the most friendly and professional staff. I began to look forward to my visits to the clinic, not as a chore, but as a pleasure, strictly because of the staff and their professional, caring instincts. They seem to have a "healing" power on those they care for. It wasmy extreme pleasure, andmy personal gain, to have been involved with the Jacksonville Heart Research Team. Anyone referred to this center will experience the same gentle, caring touch of these people's conviction to their research study. They are a blessing to our medical community.