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Clinical Trials and Research

As an academic health system, Northwestern Medicine is committed to advancing the field of medicine through research and clinical studies. Areas of study include cancer care, digestive health, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, pediatrics, transplant, women's health and more.

Research Articles

We work closely with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , and many of our medical staff members are also professors at Northwestern University. This collaboration offers access to groundbreaking research and leading-edge care.

Wearable Technology: Your Heart’s New Best Friend

How research is taking these devices to the next level.

Clinical Trials Provide More Options for Cancer Care

Robust research can help conquer cancer.

Medical Innovation: Kidney Donation and Stem Cells

How a clinical trial helped a Chicagoan reclaim her health.

Clinical Trials

By joining a clinical trial, you can help shape the future of medicine. You may also get access to new kinds of treatments and medications.

DISCOVER CLINICAL TRIALS
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois hospital on the national Honor Roll for 13 straight years.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Named U.S. News & World Report America's Best Hospitals (2024-2025)
The No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie) and nationally ranked in 11 clinical specialties.

Be one in a million.

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The more researchers know about what makes each of us unique, the more tailored our health care can become. Join a research effort with one million people nationwide to create a healthier future for all of us.