The Oncology Clinical Research Department under the direction of Dr. Anna Sobol strives to offer opportunities for our mountain community to participate in research. Having studies that are open and accruing enables a greater number of High Country residents to participate in research.
Dr. Anna Sobol is the Principal Investigator for all currently open studies. Marjorie Hrozencik RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP serves as Clinical Research Coordinator.
Current Trials
Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center is a research affiliate site for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We partner with UNC-CH to conduct research trials.
The Clinical Research Coordinator is available on request to conduct a comprehensive search for clinical trials across the USA and assist in arranging an appointment. She may be contacted at 828-265-5008 or mhrozencik@apprhs.org .
Clinical Trials Web Resources for Patients
American Cancer Society
Provides basic clinical trials information and a clinical trials matching service
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ClinicalTrials/index
Cancer.net
Provides general information about clinical trials and stories from people who have been on clinical trials
http://www.cancer.net/patient/All+About+Cancer/Clinical+Trials
CenterWatch
Offers access to health and patient organizations, blogs and support groups as well as information about clinical trials.
http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/
Medline Plus Interactive Clinical Trials Tutorials and Information
Online educational program for patients and families from the National Library of Medicine
https://medlineplus.gov/clinicaltrials.html
US National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Education Series
Designed for patients and the general public in both English and Spanish
http://www.cancer.gov/research/areas/clinical-trials
US National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Trials and You
Provides basic information and volunteer stories
http://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/index.htm
About Clinical Trials (ACT)
Collaboration between the American Cancer Society and Genentech offers a patient kit, containing an educational brochure with DVD and USB drive. Call 1-800-227-2345 to request a kit or online www.LearnAboutClinicalTrials.org