Clinical Trials & Research

New Mexico Cancer Center participates in clinical trials so that we may offer state of the art treatments to our patients while advancing the science of clinical medicine.

A clinical trial is a research process where a new drug that is not yet FDA approved may be offered for free to selected patients in exchange for the manufacturer being able to use the data to seek approval. Sometimes trials are performed to compare to regimens to see which one works better.  This is the process that allows doctors to know which drugs will work better for you.

New Mexico Cancer Center does not participate in trials that use placebos or control groups where some patients don’t get treated.

For patients, a clinical trial can provide a new drug without waiting for the years it can take for the FDA to approve it. In addition, the patient is not charged for the experimental drug, although the rest of the patient’s care is paid for in the usual manner. Patients on clinical trials get extra attention from both their doctor and our research team, as we monitor even more closely for side effects.

We have a list of the clinical trials we offer on the website: Complete List – Active Recruiting

Clinical Trials

Understanding Cancer Research Study Design and How to Evaluate Results

Doctors and scientists conduct research studies to discover more about the biology of cancer, investigate new treatments and diagnostic tests, and learn how to prevent the disease. Depending on the questions they want to answer, researchers can design these studies in a number of ways. No study design is perfect; each has strengths and drawbacks. Therefore, it is important to understand a study's design so you can evaluate the results and know if they apply to your situation.

Understanding the Publication and Format of Cancer Research Studies

Publishing research studies is the primary way scientific professionals use to communicate their findings. They may publish original research or write a review article, which evaluates the existing body of published research on a particular topic. Well-designed research studies can help answer important questions about the biology of cancer, investigate new treatments, and identify areas for further study.