Improving Patient Care & Advancing Medical Research
Sanford Health fosters a culture of innovative discovery through cutting-edge clinical trials. We’re working to advance treatments and evidence-based care.
Participating in clinical trials gives patients access to new treatments while helping to improve care for future generations. Browse our catalog of clinical trials to find a trial that’s relevant to you.
Clinical trial cuts radiation time dramatically
When Jeff Koehn was diagnosed with throat cancer, his doctors recommended treatment to include surgery and a clinical trial for radiation. It reduced his radiation therapy time from the usual six weeks to 10 days.
Early diabetes detection prevents serious illness in toddler
At 2 years old, Ezra was enrolled in Sanford’s PLEDGE Study, which detected early markers of type 1 diabetes. Prompt monitoring helped him avoid severe illness and start treatment early before symptoms or hospitalization were ever needed.
Sanford Health joins Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Sanford Health joined the NIH-backed Undiagnosed Diseases Network. They began enrolling at least five patients per year into a program that brings top geneticists together to solve rare, unexplained conditions. By Oct 2024, UDN had evaluated over 2,600 participants and made more than 825 diagnoses.
This no-cost genetic screening could improve your care
At Sanford Health’s ImagineYou study, adults receive no-cost genetic screening for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial high cholesterol. Those testing positive are referred to free genetic counseling, enabling early personalized medical care and improved preventive strategies.
Early-phase cancer treatments available at Sanford Health
At Sanford Research, cancer patients can now access Phase 1 clinical trials, including targeted therapies and immunotherapies, right in their community. Nurse navigators and tumor boards support care close to home and streamline enrollment.
National cancer study aims to reach Midwestern patients
Through Sanford Health’s partnership in the NCI Connect for Cancer Prevention Study, Midwestern adults can enroll to help researchers track lifestyle, genetic, and environmental risk factors.