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AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ supports research and clinical trials throughout its health care system. The AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Institute for Research conducts cutting-edge biomedical research that provides advanced treatment options for AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ patients. Advanced research and clinical trial work is also ongoing at AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ community hospitals, including AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Pen Bay Hospital Research in Rockport, Maine.

AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Institute for Research

The AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Institute for Research (MHIR) is home to world-class scientists working on advanced biomedical problems. MHIR brings new treatments to AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ patients, and the world, through a broad spectrum of research and clinical trials. . 

Successful medical research is a complex process requiring close collaboration of basic scientists, physicians, epidemiologists and data analysts, state-of-the-art instruments, and resources to protect clinical trial participants.

AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Office of Research Ethics and Compliance

The AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Office of Research Ethics and Compliance is responsible for providing training and support to AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ clinicians, faculty and staff regarding regulatory requirements for scientific research. We seek to promote and ensure the highest standards for research compliance throughout the AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ system. .

AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The ensures that ethical and safe research practices are used when research is conducted with Human Subjects. All AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ research projects involving human subjects, regardless of the source of funding, require IRB review and approval prior to implementation. .

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Clinical Trials

A clinical trial is a research study that helps scientists and doctors discover better ways to treat diseases. In a clinical trial, people try new treatments targeted at specific diseases and researchers learn how well the experimental treatment works. The AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ clinical trials office is dedicated to providing high quality clinical trials in accordance with the AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ mission to care for our community, educate tomorrow’s caregivers and research new ways to provide care.

AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ is strongly committed to protecting the interests of patients who volunteer to participate in clinical trials. Before joining a clinical trial, patients should consult their doctor and gather as much information as possible about the trial. Through clinical trials, eligible patients:

� May get a new treatment for a disease before it is available to everyone.
� Play a more active role in their own health care.
� May be provided with medical care and more frequent health check-ups as part of the study treatment.
� May have the chance to help others get a better treatment for their health problems in the future.
� May have access to information about support groups and resources.