Geriatric Medicine & Palliative Care

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials are research studies performed in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. Clinical trials are an important step in bringing new treatments to the public and improving health. Our investigators and research teams are dedicated to their research and the safety of their subjects.

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If you are interested in volunteering for a clinical trial, please click here to be redirected to our Volunteer Registry with the Claude Pepper

Current investigations are underway on Selenium and Vitamin E in prevention of Prostate Cancer in older men, as well as Vitamin E and Selenium in the prevention of Alzheimer's Disease under the expertise and supervision of Dr. Mukaila Raji. This research project is in its 6th year with a remaining 6 years to go and funded by the Southwest Oncology Group. Subjects involved in the trial will continue to be evaluated for the rest of their lives.