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Clinical Trials at Genesis Medical Group

From our community site network and patient recruitment capabilities to global retention services, Genesis builds every solution around the unique needs of your study.

Vision

Genesis Medical Research will be the clinical research partner of choice for patients, families, physicians, and sponsors. We conduct high-quality, patient-centered research with the same care, respect, and integrity we would expect for our own families. By collaborating with our communities, referring physicians, and research partners, we expand access to clinical trials, advance medical knowledge, and help improve care for patients today and for generations to come.

Mission

Genesis Medical Research is committed to advancing medicine through high-quality, patient-centered clinical research that delivers exceptional participant experiences, generates reliable data, and contributes to better health outcomes.

Our Values

Healthier Communities

We advance research that helps prevent disease, promotes healthier lives, and improves care within the communities we serve.

Participants First

We place each participant’s safety, dignity, informed choice, and experience at the center of every study.

Collaboration

We work as one team, valuing the contributions of participants, investigators, staff, referring physicians, sponsors, and community partners.

Integrity and Excellence

We uphold rigorous ethical, scientific, and regulatory standards while conducting research efficiently, responsibly, and with respect for every participant.

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What Are Clinical Trials?

Clinical trials are carefully designed research studies in which people volunteer to help researchers evaluate approaches to preventing, detecting, diagnosing, managing, or treating health conditions. A trial may study a medication, medical device, procedure, diagnostic method, or behavioral intervention.

Every clinical trial is designed to answer specific scientific questions. By participating, volunteers help advance medical knowledge and may contribute to better care for future patients. However, participation may or may not provide a direct medical benefit to an individual participant.

How Clinical Trials Progress

Before an investigational intervention is studied in people, it generally undergoes laboratory and preclinical evaluation. If the findings support further research, testing may proceed through clinical trial phases. These phases can examine:

  • Safety and appropriate dosage
  • Possible side effects
  • How well an intervention may work
  • How it compares with existing approaches
  • Longer-term safety and effectiveness

Not every clinical study follows the same phase structure. The process depends on the intervention being studied and the questions the research is designed to answer.

Is a Clinical Trial Right for You?

Deciding whether to participate in a clinical trial is a personal and voluntary choice. Before making that decision, you should understand:

  • The purpose of the study
  • Why you may be eligible
  • What visits, tests, and procedures are required
  • The possible risks and benefits
  • Other available care or treatment options
  • Any potential costs, payments, or reimbursements
  • How participation could affect your regular health care

The Genesis Medical Research team will answer your questions and provide the information you need to make an informed decision. You may also wish to discuss the study with your doctor, family, or others you trust.

Participation is always voluntary. You may decline to participate or leave a study at any time.

How Are Participants Protected?

At Genesis Medical Research, the rights, safety, privacy, and well-being of research participants are central to every study.

A Detailed Study Protocol

Every clinical trial follows a written research plan called a protocol. Depending on the study, the protocol describes:

  • The purpose and design of the research
  • Who may qualify to participate
  • The study intervention or procedures
  • Required visits, tests, and assessments
  • The expected length of participation
  • Known and potential risks
  • How safety information will be collected and reviewed
  • How study data will be handled

The research team must conduct the study according to the approved protocol unless a change is necessary to address an immediate safety concern.

Informed Consent

Before you decide whether to participate, a member of the research team will guide you through the informed consent process. You will receive information about the study’s purpose, procedures, possible risks and benefits, available alternatives, privacy protections, and your rights as a participant.

You will have an opportunity to ask questions before signing the informed consent form. Consent is an ongoing conversation, and the research team will share important new information that could affect your willingness to continue. Signing the form does not waive your legal rights.

Independent Review

An Institutional Review Board, or IRB, reviews the study protocol, informed consent materials, and other participant-facing information. The IRB is independent of the research team and is responsible for helping protect the rights and welfare of research participants.

The IRB may require changes before approving a study and reviews important modifications or new safety information as required.

Continued Safety Oversight

Depending on the study, additional protections may include safety monitoring, review by independent medical experts, reporting of adverse events, privacy safeguards, sponsor oversight, and inspection by regulatory authorities.

The protections and procedures for each study are described in its informed consent form. Our research team is available throughout your participation to answer questions and address concerns.

Providers Offering This Service

Jonathan Cheng, MD, PhD

Jonathan Cheng, MD, PhD

Dr. Jonathan Cheng is a trained Radiation Oncologist with broad clinical experience in treating cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, gynecologic system, and head and neck region. Dr. Cheng has developed expertise in many of the most advanced technologies in the field of radiation oncology, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), […]

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Jonathan Lu, MD

Jonathan Lu, MD

DR. JONATHAN LU was born and raised in New Orleans, LA,  but he found his love for Texas while attending Rice University for his undergraduate education. Dr. Lu then completed medical school at the University of Queensland in Australia. He further continued his medical training in New Orleans, LA where he completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine followed by […]

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Saleha Sajid, MD

Saleha Sajid, MD

Saleha Sajid, MD, treats cancer and blood disorders as a Board-Certified Medical Oncologist.  Dr. Sajid excels at providing compassionate high-quality care to individuals with a focus on personalized treatment, evidence-based medicine, and care coordination. Dr. Sajid works as part of a multidisciplinary team of surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, and clinical trial investigators to […]

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West Houston

713-933-6470

713.933.6471

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