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Information about City of Hope andClinical Trials On-LineSM
 
 What is City of Hope?
City of Hope National Medical Center is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, including diabetes and HIV/AIDS. A pioneer in the field of bone marrow transplantation, City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
 
 What is "Clinical Trials On-LineSM"?
Clinical Trials On-LineSM describes research programs and ongoing research studies (clinical trials) at City of Hope National Medical Center

Please Note: "Clinical Trials On-LineSM" currently lists City of Hope cancer-related studies only. If you are interested in clinical trials involving diabetes, HIV / AIDS, or other life-threatening diseases, please call us toll free at 1-877-482-HOPE(4673).
 
 What Are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are research studies in which new treatments (drugs, diagnostic procedures, and other therapies) are tested in patients to determine if they are safe and effective.
 
 How will your rights be protected?
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for protecting the rights of human subjects recruited to research studies conducted at City of Hope. IRB approval is required for all human subjects research, including clinical trials. The IRB assures that such research conforms with current ethical standards and all regulatory mandates.
 
 Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?
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NCI CCC LogoCity of Hope, An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening illness.
Best Of logoCity of Hope has been named one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer and urology by U.S. News & World Report. Read more here...
NCI CCC LogoThe National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer.
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