Your Health. Your Future.
Our Shared Mission.
At Red River Research Partners (3RP), we connect you directly to medical discovery and cutting-edge treatments. Under the care of expert local doctors, your choice to volunteer helps change the future of healthcare for generations to come. Explore our open studies below and take the next step in your health journey today.
Your Health. Your Future.
Our Shared Mission.
At Red River Research Partners (3RP), we connect you directly to medical discovery and cutting-edge treatments. Under the care of expert local doctors, your choice to volunteer helps change the future of healthcare for generations to come. Explore our open studies below and take the next step in your health journey today.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It develops when abnormal cells grow in the basal...
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Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition that causes the body's immune system to mistakenly attack healthy hair...
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Atopic Dermatitis, commonly called eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects millions of...
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Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE) is a long-lasting inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the hands. It can...
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Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin (CPUO) is a condition characterized by persistent itching that lasts for...
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes recurring itchy hives...
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that occurs when damaged blood vessels leak fluid...
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Diabetic Retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye disease that affects the small blood vessels in the retina. Over time...
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Dry Eye Disease is a common, chronic condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when...
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If you don't see your condition on our Current Studies page, we still encourage you to contact us. By submitting our...
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes painful lumps, abscesses, and tunnels...
Macular Degeneration, also known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), is an eye condition that affects the macula...
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Neurotrophic Keratitis (NK) is a rare degenerative eye disease that occurs when damage to the corneal nerves...
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Prurigo Nodularis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by intensely itchy, firm nodules...
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes skin cells to build up more quickly than normal...
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints and is associated with psoriasis...
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory skin condition that causes painful sores, or ulcers, to develop...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly...
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Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the loss of skin pigment, resulting in white patches that...
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Medical research is moving rapidly and new protocols launch every month. Join our confidential Future Studies Registry to be the very first to know when a study matching your medical history opens in your neighborhood.
Join Our Future Studies RegistryYour Journey as a Volunteer: How a Trial Works
You fill out a quick interest form online or call our team. A friendly recruitment coordinator will chat with you briefly to gather basic medical history and see if you meet the preliminary baseline criteria for the study.
Before anything begins, you sit down with our clinical team. We give you a comprehensive document outlining everything about the study—the schedule, the safety tracking, and what to expect. You are in full control and can choose to proceed or stop at any time.
You visit our comfortable community site for an initial medical screening exam. Our board-certified physician will check your vital signs, review your health history, and verify that it is medically safe for you to participate.
Throughout the trial, you visit our clinic for routine, personalized monitoring. Our team tracks your health closely, administers the study medication or treatment, and ensures you feel completely comfortable and supported at every turn.
Once the active study period concludes, we conduct a final health check. Most studies offer financial compensation for your time and travel, and you exit the journey knowing you have directly contributed to global scientific discovery.
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Have a look at some of our most frequently asked questions regarding clinical trials and what they’re all about.
What is a clinical research trial?
A clinical research trial is a carefully planned medical study that helps researchers learn more about the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and other health conditions. Some trials evaluate investigational medications or medical devices, while others study approved treatments, health behaviors, or ways to improve patient care. Clinical research trials rely on volunteers and follow strict guidelines to help protect the rights, safety, and well-being of participants.
What are the phases of a research trial?
Clinical research trials are conducted in phases to help researchers learn more about an investigational treatment or medical device.
- Phase 1: trials focus on safety and determining an appropriate dose.
- Phase 2: trials continue to evaluate safety while exploring how the investigational treatment may work for a specific condition.
- Phase 3: trials involve larger groups of participants to gather additional information about safety and effectiveness and compare the investigational treatment to current standards of care or a placebo, when appropriate.
- Phase 4: trials take place after a treatment has been approved and help researchers continue to monitor its long-term safety and effectiveness in a larger population.
Who can participate in a clinical research trial?
Do I have to pay to participate?
No. There is absolutely no cost to you. If you qualify for a trial, all trial-related doctor visits, physical exams, lab tests, and investigational medications are covered by the pharmaceutical company. The research team will explain what is included in the trial and answer any questions about costs before you decide whether to participate.
Do I need insurance?
No, health insurance is never required to join our clinical trials. Your participation is completely independent of your insurance provider or financial status.
Will I be compensated?
Yes, in most cases. Most of our clinical trials offer financial compensation to help offset the costs of your time, travel, and participation. The exact amount varies depending on the specific trial protocol. Our team will explain the compensation for a particular trial during your screening period.
Are clinical trials safe?
Participant safety is the highest priority in every clinical research trial. Before a study begins, it must be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), an independent committee that helps protect the rights and welfare of research participants. Throughout the trial, participants are closely monitored by the research team, and safety information is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Because clinical research is designed to learn more about investigational treatments or medical devices, trials may involve potential risks as well as potential benefits, which are explained during the informed consent process before you decide whether to participate.
What is the difference between investigational medicine and regular medication?
An investigational medicine is a medication that is being studied in clinical research to learn more about its safety, effectiveness, or appropriate use. Unlike regular medications that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for general use, investigational medicines are still being evaluated and have not yet been approved for the specific purpose being studied. Not every clinical research trial involves an investigational medicine—some trials evaluate approved medications, medical devices, or other approaches to healthcare.
Who will be supervising my medical care during my participation?
You will be under the direct care of our Principal Investigators, who are local, highly qualified, board-certified physicians, alongside our team of experienced clinical research coordinators. They will monitor your health throughout the trial, answer your questions, and explain any study procedures. You should continue seeing your regular healthcare provider for your routine medical care unless the trial team advises otherwise.
Can I still see my regular primary care providers?
Yes. Participating in a clinical research study does not replace your regular medical care. We encourage participants to continue seeing their primary care provider and any specialists they normally visit. With your permission, the research team may also communicate with your healthcare providers to help coordinate your care when appropriate.