Clinical Trials Conducted in the United States and Around the World

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more attention is paid to the development of new drugs and vaccinations. New drugs and vaccines require many years and steps to be able to distribute to the public, and clinical trials play a significant role in the process. A research study is a scientific way to improve or develop new methods of health care. In this post, we will introduce clinical trials currently being conducted in the United States and how you can participate in them.

1. Active Clinical Trials

Currently, information about clinical trials currently conducted are open to the public at ClinicalTrials.gov (link to: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/home. This is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical trials conducted around world which operated by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

As of July 2022, there are a total of 422,201 registered clinical studies on ClinicalTrials.gov. Of those studies, 32% of them are recruiting in the United States only, and 5% are for the US and non-US populations.

The purpose of clinical trials is not only to develop new drugs, but also to compare the effects with existing drugs and to see how they interact with other drugs. In addition to medications, there are also study such as investigating the effects and harm of e-cigarettes to the human body.

2. First Step of a Clinical Trial: Phase 1 Trial

Phase 1 of a clinical trial, which administers the investigational drugs to human volunteers for the first time, is a very important step to assess the safety of the drug.

How the drug is digested and excreted in the body is analyzed along with the side effects and safety of the drug. When it comes to clinical trials, you may assume it is unsafe or risky. However, universal ethical rules (DECLARATION OF HELSINKI) are set out for doctors and researchers to follow. They must follow strict laws and public institution along with pharmaceutical companies to minimize the risk. The doctor is obligated to explain to the medical study participants the purpose of the study drug, possible side effects, etc., and the study can only be started after the participants are informed about the study and sign the consent documents. You can withdraw your consent and decline participation at any time during the clinical trial.

3. How to Participate in a Clinical Trial

There are two main ways to participate in a clinical trial. The first option is to enroll with medical institutions conducting trials, and the other is to search online for ongoing clinical trials at research organizations that are recruiting for volunteers (healthy or non-healthy).

Here at Altasciences LA (a clinical research organization located in Southern California), we are always recruiting for healthy male and female volunteers to take part in our paid clinical research trials. Please feel free to contact our Recruitment line at 1 866 461-2526 to learn more about our current medical studies.

Summary

Clinical trials play a significant role in development of new medicines and treatments and being conducted across the world. Phase 1 clinical trials cannot be done without you, the volunteers. All clinical trials follow strict safety measurement and volunteers' privacy, and volunteer rights are protected by HIPAA. If you're interested in taking part in a paid clinical trial in Los Angeles or the Orange County area, click here to see some of our current studies.  

Reference:

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cntry=US&recrs=b&recrs=a&age_v=&age=1&gndr=&hlth=Y&type=&rslt=&Search=Apply

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04378907?recrs=ab&cntry=US&age=1&hlth=Y&draw=3&rank=19https://www.med.or.jp/doctor/international/wma/helsinki.html

http://www.ncvc.go.jp/hospital/pub/clinical-research/rinsyo-susumu/cr/rule.htmlhttps://crmic.huhp.hokudai.ac.jp/public/flow.php

New Entertainment Room, How we’re supporting the Crisis in Ukraine, and More!

At Altasciences LA, we are constantly looking for ways to improve your experience. We have recently added an Entertainment room for our volunteers! It is all-exclusive access to volunteers only. If you are currently participating in a study or planning to, please stop by and check out our new Entertainment Room! The enclosed room has a well-equipped theater system, a pool table, a ping pong table, and much more!  

Donation to CARE

Our mission is to advance in global health to help the development of treatments, medicine, and to help those in need. This month, Altasciences LA has donated to CARE in support of the people in Ukraine. Due to the devastating crisis, millions of people are without necessities. CARE provides immediate aid and recovery, food, water, and hygiene kits for women and children, families, and the elderly.  

Updates Regarding Onsite Mask Policy and New Email Address

Thank you for your ongoing support and interest with Altasciences LA, formally WCCT Global! You may see our new domain address "altasciences.com" with upcoming emails and newsletters but rest assured, "wcct.com" domain is also active if you need to contact us via email.  

Important update - Effective March 2022

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about our Recent Company Acquisition and Name Change

Based on the recent survey feedback, we would like to answer some of your questions regarding recent company acquisition and name change.

Q&A

Q. Who are we?

A. We're a Clinical Research Organization located in Cypress, California.

Q. What was the original name?

A. WCCT Global which has been renamed to Altasciences Clinical Los Angeles, Inc. as of September 17, 2021

Q. What does Altasciences do?

A. Similar to WCCT Global, Altasciences helps develop specialized medicines and therapies through clinical research.

Q. Other than the name, has anything changed?

A. Nothing else has changed. The location, food, process, studies, rules, benefits, payment, and staff that you’re already familiar with will remain as is.

Q. Is there an upgrade to the facility?

A. Yes! We're expanding our units and working on an entertainment room.

Q. Why am I receiving these emails?

A. You're receiving our email notifications because you have signed up for our studies previously. If you wish to stop receiving them, please contact us at ptinfo@wcct.com. You can also unsubscribe from our email communication by clicking the unsubscribe button in the email.

Q. Where are the payments issued from after the acquisition?

A. The payment will be issued from our new name Altasciences Clinical Los Angeles, Inc.

Q. Has the name changed on online maps?

A. Yes, it now shows as “Altasciences LA (formerly WCCT Global) in google maps, Uber, and Lyft. We’re working to also change on Apple maps.

Q. What’s the new website going to be called?

A. We will keep our domain name as is (wcct.com) for now. We will inform you once it’s moved to a new website.

We might have a new name, but your study experience remains unchanged!

In a recent message, we announced the upcoming name change from WCCT Global to Altasciences. We understand this may bring up some questions regarding what you can expect when taking part in your next study with us, and we hope to answer some of your key questions below.

Will the facility change?

No, our location and all of its amenities will remain the same, the only difference will be the new name outside! Don’t forget, that while you are staying with us, you are not confined to your bed all day, you can take advantage of our free Wi-Fi and you will have plenty of time to study, read, work, and play on your phone/laptop.  We are also working on an updated entertainment room which will be ready for you to enjoy real soon.

Will there be new staff, we really enjoy the familiar faces at WCCT Global?

Not to worry! All the friendly staff you have come to know, will still be there throughout the process!

What about the staff who speak Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese, will they still be there?

Of course!  We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate the needs of our volunteers, as usual, there will always be bilingual staff on site during business hours.  Don’t forget, some of our studies even offer ethnic food so you feel as comfortable as if you were at home!

Will we still receive the same indemnity for taking part?

Yes. Nothing has changed regarding how we establish our indemnifications. For anyone interested in more info regarding Altasciences, why not check out our corporate about us from here.

Huge News! WCCT Global is now an Altasciences company!

We wanted to share this news with you today, as you might have already been seeing the Altasciences name as part of the WCCT Global logo. We wanted to reach out to let you know what this means for you.

Recently WCCT Global was acquired by the Altasciences umbrella of clinical sites. Currently there are two others located in Kansas City and Montreal, Canada. Altasciences also has other locations which cater towards the rest of their service offerings. You can check out everything you may want to know about Altasciences here.

What does this mean for you? Honestly, it means that you will continue to have the same amazing experience you have come to know at WCCT Global. From our volunteer's perspective, nothing is changing! You will still see the same faces throughout your study process. The location you are already familiar with will also stay the same and of course all the benefits you receive for taking part will also remain the same! So, there is nothing to worry about!

What will change? In the coming months, you may notice the logos changing on our website and media campaigns and even our facility. In the future, you may also see some updates made to our website, but that’s it! Keep a look out for our future communications, where we will keep you updated with our progress and as always, Thank You for taking part!