Clinical trials
Explore clinical trials and research opportunities advancing the understanding and treatment of neurological diseases.
59+ Clinical trials
1,085 Patients enrolled
15+ Conditions studied
What is a clinical trial?
Clinical trials are research studies that help researchers better understand neurological diseases and evaluate potential new treatments, therapies and technologies. Some studies test new approaches to care, while others help scientists learn more about how a disease develops and progresses over time.
Clinical research is central to the Fixel Institute’s mission to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases.
Why should I participate?
– Access to investigational therapies not yet widely available
– Closer monitoring by a dedicated research team
– Opportunity to contribute to future treatments
– Learn more about your condition
– Help advance care for future generations
Today’s treatments exist because people participated in research. Tomorrow’s treatments depend on participants today.
Clinical trials by condition
Find available clinical trials and research studies based on your diagnosis or area of interest. Selecting a condition will take you to current UF Health research opportunities and eligibility information.
Find Clinical Trials here
*Study availability and eligibility requirements may change. A research coordinator can help determine whether a study may be appropriate for you.
Healthy volunteers
Interested in helping advance neurological research?
You don’t need to have a neurological condition to participate. Healthy volunteers play an important role in helping researchers better understand brain health and disease.
FAQ
About Clinical Trials
At the Fixel Institute, the patient is at the center of everything we do – including clinical trials and research.
Clinical trials can give us an idea of how effective a new medication, drug therapy or surgical option is for a specific disorder Fixel Institute researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials to find and test new treatments and therapies for complex neurological disorders every year.
Where do clinical trials take place?
Location (in-person or virtual) varies based on clinical trial.
In-person clinical trial activities generally take place during your visit to the Fixel Institute. Your clinical trials care team will provide more information based on your clinical trial eligibility.
What information and samples will be collected?
The information and samples collected varies based on the clinical trial. Examples of information or samples that may be collected during your visit include:
Health history (date of diagnosis, symptoms over time, etc.)
Biomarkers (blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), GI samples, saliva, etc.)
Demographic information (name, date of birth, etc.)
Genetic markers (DNA, etc.)
How is my information protected?
The protection of your information and any samples you provide as a clinical trial participant is number one priority for Fixel Institute researchers. All information and samples are stored securely at the University of Florida, UF Health and Fixel Institute.
We also use an informed consent process that ensures you understand all the protocols for a clinical trial before you agree to participate. The protocol includes the eligibility criteria, treatment plan, medical tests you will receive, safety information and more.
For questions about your rights as a clinical trials participant, contact the UF Institutional Review Boards at 352-273-9600.
Participate in research
Clinical Trials
If you or your loved one is a patient at the Fixel Institute, you will have the opportunity to participate in research efforts and sample collection for various studies as part of your visits.
Ask your clinic team about clinical trials at your next visit.
The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Brain Bank encourages people to consider brain donation after passing for researchers to study and find therapies and treatments for various neurological disorders.
The Neuromedicine HBTB is supported by MBI and CTRND and provides a resource for patients, caregivers and researchers to better understand neurological diseases.
Funded by the National Institute of Aging, 1Florida ADRC evaluates people living with and without memory, dementia and Alzheimer’s to understand the disease.
Movement Disorders Research Database
The Movement Disorders Research Database tracks patterns of a patient’s movement disorder and symptoms including progression of symptoms, effects of medication, changes in motor and non-motor function and more.
Ask your clinic team about the database at your next visit.
Research at Fixel Institute
From basic science discoveries to clinical trials, the Fixel Institute believes commitment to research translates to real-world impact. With research projects and collaborations across the globe, we are focused on finding answers that will improve lives.
