Clinical Research

We have over 10 years of experience in clinical research in various therapeutic areas, such as the following:

Diabetes
Asthma
Allergy
Constipation
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Osteoarthritis
Kids Vaccine
Influenza

We have conducted Phase II to Phase IV studies, utilizing oral, topical, intravenous and injectable medications, as well as biologics and vaccines. We are affiliated with a multi-physician family practice and a walk in clinic.Many of our studies have contributed to the approval of new medicines for Canadians, and allowed our patients early access to the latest investigational options. Our staff is well trained to provide detailed care to our patients participating in the studies.

Our 10 years of experience and state-of-the-art facilities enable us to provide efficient and high-quality services at all stages of a trial, from feasibility to site close out.

To learn more about volunteering for clinical research studies, please visit JoinAStudy.ca, Dr. Gupta’s partner research website.

If you are looking to participate or learn more about additional active research studies at Dr. Gupta’s Clinic, please click on the link below:

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. GUPTA’S RESEARCH

Common Questions Asked By Potential Volunteers About Clinical Research Studies

What is a clinical research study?

A clinical research study is a type of research that is led by a physician (study doctor) with the assistance of his/her staff to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of investigational medications, medical devices, medical procedures or other health interventions. Investigational medications or medical devices that are tested in a clinical research study are often not approved for use in Canada (i.e., are not available for general medical use).

Why are clinical research studies done?

A clinical research study may be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and/or safety of an investigational medication, device or procedure for a given medical condition. This is often done by comparing the study medication to placebo (or sugar pill, see below) or to an approved medication, or by comparing different doses of a study medication. The clinical research study may also test how a study medication is handled in the body. The information collected in clinical studies can be used to obtain approval to market a new investigational medication/device or to learn more about an already approved medication/device (e.g., looking at its use for treating other diseases).

Who can participate in a clinical research study?

While participation in a study is entirely voluntary, not all volunteers are accepted into clinical research studies. Each volunteer must meet specific eligibility criteria for a given study such as age, sex, type and stage of disease, other medical conditions and treatment history. These criteria are developed to reduce the chances that the study results were from a change in the underlying disease, or from another medication, or from other variables that could make the results less reliable. Volunteers may also be excluded from participation in a clinical study if the study doctor has already recruited a sufficient number of volunteers.

Why do physicians participate in clinical research studies?

By conducting clinical research studies, study doctors have the opportunity to:

become more knowledgeable about scientific advancements in medicine
contribute to the body of knowledge about diseases and their treatments
gain experience with new investigational medications
offer their patients the chance of receiving an investigational medication which may not otherwise be available to them

What are potential advantages for volunteers who participate in a clinical research study?

There are various reasons for participating in a clinical research study:

to receive an investigational medication which may not otherwise be available for a medical condition
to learn more about your medical condition and receive additional study-related medical attention
to learn more about the clinical research process
to contribute to a greater understanding of a medical condition and its potential future treatment for the benefit of others

Important Links

For more information about participating in clinical research studies, please visit

JoinAStudy.ca – Frequently Asked Questions
Health Canada – Clinical Trials and Drug Safety
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISRP)

Common Questions Asked By Potential Volunteers About Clinical Research Studies

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