Clinical Trials

UCLA Health offers international patients access to hundreds of clinical trials across a wide range of medical conditions. Clinical trials are research studies designed to find better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases by testing new therapies, medications, devices, or procedures. Many standard treatments available today were first evaluated in clinical trials, making these studies essential for medical advancement.

Participating in a clinical trial at UCLA can provide patients with early access to innovative treatments that may not be available in their home countries. Trials are carefully designed and follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure participant safety and fairness. Eligibility for trials depends on specific criteria, such as diagnosis, health status, and other factors, and both patients with medical conditions and healthy volunteers may qualify.