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Research at Saint Luke's
Medical Research
The goal of clinical research is to increase the body of knowledge in the field of medicine. Translating scientific and engineering discoveries into effective new therapies for people in and around Kansas City is at the heart of what we do. Saint Luke's participates in
  • Clinical Research - the clinical application of medical research through clinical studies designed according to FDA regulations
  • Translational Research - the study from the lab to the bedside
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The Saint Luke's Difference
  • In 2006, over 200 Saint Luke’s research projects were sponsored by the National Institute’s of Health; the American Heart Association; pharmaceutical and device partners; as well as the Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation.
  • Thousands of Kansas City area patients participated in over 250 clinical trials currently underway at Saint Luke’s.
  • Seventy-four practicing clinicians are also involved in clinical research.
Areas of Research
  • ADHD in Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Brain Injury
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer and Blood Dyscrasias
  • Cardiovascular Screening in Athletes
  • Cochlear Implants and Bionic Ear
  • Cholesterol and Lipid Management
  • Congestive Heart Failure - Treatments
  • Depression related to Heart Disease
Areas of Research - Continued
  • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Epilepsy
  • Gynecological Oncology (Cancer)
  • Heart Disease - Early Detection, Prevention, & Treatment
  • High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Lipids & Diabetes
  • Low Birth Weight Infants
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Device Research
  • Mental Health
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Pharmaceutical Agents / Medications
  • Pregnancy & High Risk Pregnancy
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stroke Intervention
  • Surgery
  • Women's Health
  • Women's Heart Disease -
    Early Detection & Treatment
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