You may have an opportunity to participate in a clinical trial, which is a research study that seeks answers to questions about new treatments. These trials test new therapies, look at new ways to give treatment, find out how lifestyle changes can help cancer patients or explore ways to keep cancer from recurring. If an opportunity comes up for you to participate in a study, your doctor, nurse and/or members of the study team will explain the purpose of the trial and discuss the benefits and risks with you. Many patients are concerned about the cost of being in a clinical trial. To find out whether or not it is covered by your insurance company, you can talk with members of the study team or a financial counselor. 

 

Scope of Service

The Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium offers a comprehensive oncology clinical research service that includes:

 

• Clinical Trials Support Unit

• Harper Cancer Institute

• Hoosier Cancer Research Network

• Indiana University

• Mayo Clinic

• National Cancer Institute sponsored studies

• NRG Oncology

• Pharmaceutical Sponsored Research

• University of Notre Dame

 

Goals of the Research Department:

• To provide access to state-of-the-art clinical trials 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 meets the needs of the community and surrounding region.

 

The Staff of the Research Office Consists of the following:

• Director

• Program Coordinator

• Clinical Research Associates

• Oncology Clinical Research Nurses

• Regulatory Staff
   

Participation:

• Medical Oncologists

• Radiation Oncologists

• Radiologists

• Surgeons

• Urologists

• Neurosurgeons

• Oncology Nurses

 

Patient Population Served:

• Patients newly diagnosed with cancer.
   

• Patients currently being 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.
   

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

The Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium