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At the St. Bernards Research Center, we are dedicated to the promotion of scientific research in healthcare. Every day our experts explore healthcare innovations and conduct clinical research, all to develop the programs necessary to sustain our role as the area’s community healthcare leader well into the future.
The Research Center complements and supports the overall mission of St. Bernards—to provide Christ-like healing to the community through education, treatment and health services. We’re working to unite professionals, academia, industry and our community.
A clinical research project is a specific test, drug, treatment, device, or survey that addresses a particular healthcare concern. This may include, but is not limited to, comparing new drug therapies against traditionally used treatments or the testing of new medical devices. The intention behind clinical research is to assess the benefits and possible risks associated with the drug, device or treatment under study.
Clinical research projects are often a cooperative effort between universities and clinics or medical centers like St. Bernards. For example, St. Bernards is currently partnering in a research project with Duke University in North Carolina.
Every clinical research project has a dedicated team, typically consisting of local doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare specialists working together to conduct the study. Our research teams choose patients for specific projects and direct their care during the project following the rules of the specific study.
St. Bernards, like all organizations participating in clinical research projects, has an Institutional Review Board, or IRB. This board is made up of community members and healthcare professionals who work to protect the rights of all participants and ensure confidentiality is maintained. The IRB at St. Bernards operates under strict federal and state regulatory guidelines. To further protect our research participants, all IRB members are educated on the rights and appropriate care of research volunteers.
Please note: The information on this Web site is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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- TYGER
A study comparing the effectiveness of two different antibiotics to treat certain types of complicated skin infections.
- CAP
A study investigating a new drug to fight pneumonia in patients who are hospitalized after contracting pneumonia in the community.
- FLU
This study is for a new drug to treat the flu.
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- REASONS
A study to compare the efficacy of two different non-steroidal drugs. This study will be performed at Doctors Health Group in Paragould, AR.
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- CLEAR THE WAY
A study comparing two different types of ear drops for the treatment of ear infections in children ages 6 months to 12 years with ear tubes.
Dedicated Research Center - We provide a full-time research coordinator and necessary support staff.
Affiliations - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, AHEC Northeast Family Practive Residency and Arkanasas State University.
Inpatient Research Capability -
IATA Certification - Required for special handling of laboratory specimens being shipped to other labs.
Electronic Medical Records -
-70 Freezer - Necessary for storage of certain medications and laboratory specimens.
Contact Information:
Tracy Bollinger-Fisher, MSN, RN
Research Center Coordinator
Mailing Address:
225 E. Jackson St., Slot #88
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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