Clinical Trials & Research Studies

Why We Offer Research Studies

The University of Minnesota is known for groundbreaking healthcare. Many discoveries can’t help people until they are researched, starting with pre-clinical work to the bedside of clinical trials. Our researchers are actively involved in research to learn if promising new treatments, techniques, and therapies are safe and effective—and to ultimately help create a healthier future for everyone.

Driven by this shared purpose, we’ve frequently been the first to prove that a medical innovation could indeed work. Research focused on a wide range of promising innovations and evaluating promising medical devices, diagnostic tests, and surgical techniques.

But medical advances are only possible if people participate in research. By joining a research study, you can help develop treatments that may one day benefit a friend, a family member, or someone around the world. If you’re interested in becoming a research volunteer, we encourage you to learn more about participating in clinical trials, or visit the StudyFinder website to find and connect with a University study that’s right for you.