Clinical research is an important part of our commitment to meeting all of your GI needs.
Under the direction of Research Program Director, Dr. Marcelo Kugelmas, South Denver GI is active in a variety of late phase clinical trials, helping our patients access tomorrow’s therapies today.
What are clinical trials?
Every new medication, procedure, or treatment must undergo a series of clinical trials before receiving the required Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Clinical trials are closely monitored studies designed to determine if a new medication or treatment is safe and effective. Clinical trials undergo evaluation by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to starting and annually thereafter. IRBs ensure every trial is well-planned, legal, ethical, and that the risks of participation are reasonable in relation to the expected benefits.
Why should I consider participating in a clinical trial?
You will learn more about your medical condition and play an active role in your health care. You will receive expert medical care and contribute to the discovery of health information that may help others in the future.
Most of our clinical trials provide study medication at no cost and pay for all research-related tests. Additionally, you may be provided a stipend as reimbursement for your time and travel.
Participating in a clinical trial is always voluntary and you can leave a study at any time for any reason without penalty.
How do I learn more?
Please call your South Denver GI provider or our Research Team directly at 303-406-4164 to learn more about our current trial offerings. If it is determined you may benefit from participating in one of our trials, we will provide you with comprehensive information about the specific trial, including its purpose, the tests and procedures involved and any possible risks or benefits.
To learn more about clinical research, please visit: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you/basics
What to expect when participating in a clinical trial?
I wanted to submit a review of my experience at South Denver Gastroenterology at Swedish Hospital. I was involved in a Nash study for my Liver, and Dr. Kugelmas and his Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. My questions were always answered quickly, and I never felt like a number or abandoned. I am in the process of finishing my study, and look forward to starting a new study once I'm done. I would encourage everyone to look into this for yourself. I never felt I was in danger at any time also.
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I participated in a research study at South Denver Gl for a couple years. The entire research staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful in all aspects, not just for the research study, but also regarding clinical issues. The whole experience was pleasant, easy, and fun at times. I highly recommend this business for your medical Gl needs, and if they offer you a place in a research study, take it! Thank you to the whole research staff.
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Becca and Samantha are working with me on a research project with Dr. Kugelmas. They are very knowledgeable, very informative, and wonderful to work with.
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Becca, Samantha, and the rest of the research team are always a pleasure make you feel welcome and explain all that needs to be done.
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The entire research staff is pretty amazing. They care about you and make you feel like you are part of the team. I go every 4 weeks and yes they poke and prod at you but they are so pleasant, and they get to know that it really doesn't feel that way.
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Samantha, Becca & Susan in Research are the epitome of a dream team! No matter the issue, (mine are always complex) together with Dr. Kugelmas' guidance, they all truly work with and respond immediately to patients in a caring and professional manner. Samantha, Becca & Susan are smart, thorough and make me as patient feel like I am an integral part of the research, not just an experimental subject. I am grateful every day for Dr. Kugelmas, Christina and his dream team!!
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Dr Kugelmas' entire research team (Samantha, Becca, Susan and the people behind the scenes) including Christina Hanson. They are all the very best people who care about complex patients like me! Always patient, succinct and smart. Dr Kugelmas is a spectacular physician and with his team, they define excellence in healthcare.
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The nurses for this provider are verifying whether or not I am qualified for a study and all of them are awesome! I'm actually a patient of Kayla Stoick, and she is a wonderful provider as well and she recommended me for the study.
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