Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc

Clinical research

Clinical research is a modern medical activity that combines medical care with the search for new treatments.

Clinical research protocols, also known as clinical trials or clinical studies, determine whether new medicines or treatments, or new applications of existing treatments, are safe and effective. Clinical research is the only method that helps us to know more about treating an illness in a patient. Clinical research can demonstrate that treatment is both effective and harmless. It thus facilitates progress with medical treatments to restore a patient's well-being.

Clinical research studies both serious illnesses and in more benign conditions, and helps transform knowledge into useful treatments. By allowing health professionals to familiarise themselves with new technology, clinical tests refine their know-how and their understanding of disease. Participation in clinical research protocols also allows new treatments to be used as soon as they become available.

As an academic hospital, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc believes strongly in integrating clinical research into high-level medicine for the benefit of patients.

These pages contain the information needed to help you understand clinical trials.

The clinical trials presented on this site are subject to constant surveillance and satisfy internal and international quality criteria that ensure protection of patients and continuation of high-quality medical care.