Clinical Research

Sanford physician scientists lead National Cancer Institute and other nationally sponsored cooperative group study programs involving adult, pediatric, and gynecologic oncology. In addition, a growing variety of industry sponsored and physician investigator drug and device trials are conducted through the Sanford Clinical Research Center.

Sanford's Clinician leadership in prominent vascular, cardiac, and neuroscience trials has received national attention. A multi-million annual operating budget and a team of research coordinators and administrative staff support Sanford Research/USD’s clinical research enterprise.
 

Benefits of Clinical Trials at Sanford Health

• Dedicated, innovative physician scientist leadership with nationally recognized clinical trial outcomes and team.
• High volume, broad, integrated patient population and demographics in a 400 physician multi-specialty practice, and 500 bed Sanford USD Medical Center, a tertiary care regional medical center which is the primary teaching hospital for Sanford School of Medicine – The University of South Dakota.
• 1.25 million outpatient/50,000 inpatient visits per year.
• Multi site capabilities - 24 hospitals, 27 long term care, 115 clinic locations, 4 state service area, plus potential national and international pediatric collaborations.
• Electronic medical record and clinical information system for data management/access. High patient compliance.