
Medicine is in a state of constant advancement. New medical therapies, new devices and new surgical techniques are always being tested through clinical trials — protocols and tests designed to assess the effectiveness of the new treatment.
Physicians and scientists at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center (MDHVC) are actively involved as investigators in clinical trials. For patients of the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center who meet certain specific conditions, this research activity means the possibility to benefit from advanced and experimental treatments.
Clinical trials in the following areas are ongoing: