In 2001 Trover Health System established the Trover Center for Clinical Studies to provide the 70+ Trover Health System physicians access to cutting edge medical technology. Our goal is to bring the latest medical treatments to rural Western Kentucky and to provide our patients with early access to promising new medicine and medical technology.

Patients are offered the opportunity to participate in clinical trials for new medicines and the latest medical treatments. Patients qualifying for research studies may receive free physician care, study medication and tests related to the trial. Research trials are supported by experienced Trover Health System physicians and Registered Nurse research coordinators trained in conducting research trials.

Current Trial Studies

Trover Research physicians are currently conducting trial studies for the following medical conditions:

• Antiplatelet Therapy with Acute Coronary Syndrome - patients 18 years of age or older starting on clopidogrel in the past three weeks, no recent coronary artery bypass graft surgery and not currently on a proton pump inhibitor or an H2 blocker
• Elevated Lipids (High cholesterol) for patients 65 years or older and not currently being treated with medication for high cholesterol
• Atrial Fibrillation - patients 18 years of age or older with atrial fibrillation (non-valvular) at risk for stroke and non-CNS systemic embolism
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - female patients ages 18-65 with diarrhea or alternating constipation
• Otorrhea (ear infection with visible drainage) in children (6 months to 12 years) with tubes in place
• Dialysis patients - study drug has been shown to reduce protein breakdown, increase fat breakdown, increase muscle tissue and strength, thereby increasing stamina, the ability to perform activities of daily living, and an overall improvement in their quality of life. Study visits will coincide with regular Hemodialysis visits.

If you feel you, or someone you know, may qualify for any of these studies, please contact the Center for Clinical Studies at 825-7497 or 1-866-301-8448 for additional information.

NOTE: Patients must meet specific guidelines for the medical conditions that are covered in the study. Compensation may be provided to offset a patient's time and travel associated with participation in the study.