Metropolitan Clinical Research Center
Research area

Family Medicine

Our family and internal medicine research covers a range of conditions that affect individuals and families.

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About this area

Family and internal medicine look at overall health and common medical concerns. Primary care includes routine checkups as well as care for ongoing health conditions.

A checkup can include a review of your medicines and health history. Screening tests look for certain health problems before symptoms appear.

Clinical studies

Open studies in this area

No study is enrolling in this area right now. Leave your details and we will call you when one opens.

Before you decide

What taking part can look like

  1. Contact our team

    Call to ask about a study in this area.

  2. Talk with a coordinator

    A coordinator explains the study and its requirements.

  3. Review the consent form

    The study doctor reviews the details and answers your questions before you sign.

  4. Keep your regular care

    Keep seeing your own doctor and tell them about the study. You can choose to leave the study at any time.

Questions and answers

Before you call

Does my condition qualify me?

Each study has its own requirements. Ask the coordinator to review the details with you.

Does asking mean I have joined?

No. You can ask questions before deciding. The study doctor reviews the consent form with you before you sign.

Can I keep my doctor?

Yes. A study does not replace your regular care. Keep your doctor informed about your participation.