Current Studies

Are you or a loved one searching for new treatment options in one of the following therapeutic areas?

Here you will find all current studies, including which sites have the study available.


Are you suffering from the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis?

Description: You may qualify for a clinical study comparing two approved treatments if:

  • You are a male or female 50 years of age or older.
  • You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for longer then 6 months.
  • You experiencing pain and swelling in eight or more joints.
  • You have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or other coronary heart disease risk factors.
  • Other medications prescribed to treat your rheumatoid arthritis have been unsuccessful.
All medical care and treatments are provided at no cost and you may be reimbursed for travel expenses. For further information call Medical Arts Health Research Group at: 604-414-8250 or visit the contact page on this website.

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Take Control of Your Gout

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Whether your gout is currently on the attack or in hiding, now is the time to act!

The swelling. The burning. When your gout attacks or flares up, you have one goal in mind: make it stop! When gout temporarily goes into hiding, you know that your next gout attack could be even more painful! Could last longer! And that your attacks could start happening more frequently! Lowering your serum uric acid will help decrease gout attacks. If you're ready to take control of your gout, now is your chance to do something about it! Take part in a research study to optimize the long-term treatment of gout. Don't wait for the next time your gout attacks.

Receive study-related medical care for your gout

You may benefit from study-related care under the careful direction of an experienced clinical research team.

To qualify you must:

  • Have a diagnosis of gout
  • Have had at least 2 gout attacks in the past 12 months
  • Be willing to take treatment daily to prevent gout attacks

When you qualify for this study, you will receive:

  • Close monitoring of your gout to optimize your treatment at no cost to you
  • Compensation to cover your time and travel expenses
  • Reimbursement for your gout medication (allopurinol)

You should know that:

  • The study doctor will see you monthly over the next 6 months to optimize your treatment with the goal of reducing your gout attacks
  • Your medical information is kept strictly confidential, unless given your permission or except as required by law

To participate:

  • You don't need to be having a gout attack now!
  • You don't need to be currently taking any gout medication!

Take Control Now!

Contact: Kelowna 250-763-1791

Penticton 250-493-7286

complete the contact information on this website

or

visit www.GoutStudy.net

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Does your Osteoarthritis pain in your knee have you missing those little moments?

Description: If so, we are currently seeking individuals with Osteoarthritis to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational medication. You must:

  • Be at least 40 years of age
  • Have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of he knee for at least 6 months
Qualified participants will receive at no charge:
  • Study Related Tests
  • Study Related Investigational Medication
Participants may be complensated for their time and travel. Contact the Penticton Site at 250-493-7286

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Are you one of the 5 million individuals living with lupus?

Description: If you are one of these individuals, we invite you to consider participating in the ILLUMINATE Research Study Program. The ILLUMINATE Program is evaluating a new investigational medication for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus. We are one of many sites across the country taking part in this research. If you or someone you know:

  • is 18 years of age or older and
  • has been diagnosed with SLE
then participation in this clinical research program could be an option for you. To determine if you may qualify to take part, our doctors and nurses will perform additional tests and health assessments. Indviduals who qualify will receive study medication and all study-related care at no charge. Reimbursement for study-related travel and time will be provided. Some standard lupus medications will also be permitted during study participation. For Further information, please feel free to contact us. Contacting us does not mean that you have to participate in this clinical research program and participation is completely voluntary.

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Do you or your loved one suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Description: Would you like to be in a research study for Rheumatoid Arthritis? This research study will evaluate the effect of an investigational medication on a protein in your blood called CRP that is associated with inflammation. You may qualify for this research study if:

  • You are between 18-75 years of age
  • You have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis for at least 6 months
  • Your health and medications are stable
 If you qualify, you will receive all study related care and study medications at no cost, and receive reimbursement for expenses up to $ 50 for completed study visits For more information please contact the Medical Arts Health Research Group 250-682-3576

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Do you suffer from High Cholesterol?

Description:   Are you looking to be a part of a research study to identify a possible treatment option for High Cholesterol?

You may qualify for the research study if:

• You are age 18 years or older

• You are taking high cholesterol medication Atorvastatin (LIPITOR)

or Rosuvastatin (CRESTOR) or Simvastatin (ZOCOR)

• Have stable health conditions

If you qualify, you will receive all study related care and investigational medications at no cost and will be compensated for your travel costs.

For more information contact

The Medical Arts Health Research Group

Kelowna 250.763.1791

   

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If your blood pressure and sugar levels are not adequately controlled with medication

Description: You may be eligible for a clinical research study if you are taking oral medications for:

  • Type 2 Diabetes, and
  • High Blood Pressure
Volunteers between the ages of 18 and 89 may receive study related:
  • Clinic/Offfice visits
  • Study medication or placebo
  • Laboratory work and evaluations
  • Glucose monitoring supplies
  • Diabetic and nutritional counseling
To learn more, please contact the Kelowna site at 250-763-1791  

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Description: Have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and are currently taking medication, also looking for new options for pain management.

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Flu

Description: Have recently felt feverish and also have some of the following flu symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, muscle aches, headache, or fatigue.

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Diabetes

Description: Have been diagnosed with Diabetes and are currently taking medication.

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Cancer Pain

Description: Still have moderate to severe cancer related pain with your current medications.

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Atrial Fibrillation

Description: Currently taking medication and are searching for new treatment options.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Description: Suffer from memory loss and looking for a new treatment option for Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Interested In Registering?

For more information or to enroll in a study, please use our online contact form or call:

Penticton: 250.493.7286
Kelowna: 250.763.1791
Kamloops: 250.682.3576
Powell River: 604.414.8250