Our management and staff at St. Joseph's Medical Associates, one of the leading clinical research practices in Northern California, are deeply involved in helping to contribute to the better living of people worldwide.

Research involving living individuals contributes to the development of many areas of our lives. This includes new medicines and surgical procedures, innovative education techniques, social policies, laws, business practices, technologies, and much more.

Although participating in clinical trial research isn’t for everyone the benefits can be amazing. St. Joseph 's Medical Associates has been involved in conducting clinical trials for more than seven years with outstanding results. Potential participants often have questions. Our staff will do everything they can to answer them. A good place to start is our About Clinical Research section.

The basic ethical principle of any research we do is to assure that every participant in a study has complete "autonomy." Every person must act of his/her own free will to volunteer for any study. Every participant in any research we undertake is provided with relevant information about what the project entails and are free to decide whether or not to participate .
 
We are currently seeking patients for the following clinical trials:
1.) Diabetes Mellitus
2.) Arthritis
3.) Migraine
4.) High Blood Pressure
5.) High Cholesterol
6.) Heart Disease
7.) Asthma

To participate or for additional information on how to participate and what is involved, call 209-939-3877 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Additional Patient Information
Patients considering participating in clinical research should talk about it with their physicians and medical caregivers. They also should seek to understand the credentials and experience of the individuals and the facility involved in conducting the study.

Other questions you might want to ask include:

• How long will the trial last?

• Where is the trial being conducted?

• What treatments will be used and how?

• What is the main purpose of the trial?

• How will patient safety be monitored?

• Are there any risks involved?

• What are the possible benefits?

• What are the alternative treatments besides the one being tested in the trial?

• Who is sponsoring the trial?

• Do I have to pay for any part of the trial?

• What happens if I am harmed by the trial?

• Can I opt to remain on this treatment, even after termination of the trial?

To apply to participate in clinical research, or for additional information on how to participate and what is involved, call 209-939-3877 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it