Why Clinical Research Matters...
And how you can take part in clinical trials for respiratory illnesses
By Ngozika Orjioke, MD
Covenant Pulmonary Critical Care
At Covenant Pulmonary Critical Care (CPCC), our mission goes beyond treating illness. We are dedicated to discovering better ways to keep you healthy. That is why we developed CPCC Research, the research division of Covenant Pulmonary Critical Care. Through this program, we advance care for patients and help shape the future of medicine.
What is Clinical Research?
Clinical research, also known as a clinical trial, is a carefully designed medical study that helps doctors and scientists learn how new medications, therapies, or approaches work in people. These studies are essential to medical progress. Nearly every treatment available today, from inhalers to vaccines, became possible because volunteers chose to participate in clinical trials and medical research.
Nationwide Clinical Trials and Patient Access
CPCC Research often participates in nationwide clinical trials that involve multiple research sites across the country. These programs are carefully vetted and closely monitored to ensure they meet the highest standards of safety, ethics, and scientific accuracy.
Our involvement in these studies allows patients in our community to access cutting-edge therapies that are helping shape the next generation of treatments for lung and respiratory diseases.
Participants are never test subjects. They are valued partners in discovery.
Why You Should Consider Participation
By joining a clinical trial, you can play an active role in your care and contribute to the discovery of new treatments for respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD.
Many participants are motivated by the opportunity to help future patients or to gain access to innovative therapies before they become widely available. Participating in clinical research is one of the most direct ways patients can make a difference in advancing medicine.
Safety and Ethical Oversight
Unlike some past studies from decades ago, today’s clinical research is highly regulated, and patient safety is always the top priority. Every study undergoes a thorough review by independent ethics and safety committees to ensure it meets strict scientific and ethical standards.
Participants receive detailed information about the study before enrolling, and their rights and privacy are fully protected.
Personalized Care and Support
At CPCC, participants are never test subjects. They are valued partners in discovery.
Our research team, which includes experienced pulmonary physicians and clinical coordinators, provides personalized attention throughout the process. Many participants find that the care they receive during a clinical trial is even more individualized than their regular medical visits.
And because participants are closely monitored, they benefit from frequent check-ins, health assessments, and open communication with our specialists.
Voluntary Participation
Participating in a clinical study is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time. Before enrolling, our team will take time to answer your questions and make sure you fully understand what is involved.
Advancing Medicine Together
Clinical research is how medicine moves forward, and patients like you make that progress possible.
Together, we can discover better treatments and build a healthier future.
Read more about what to expect in a clinical trial:
Gilead Clinical Trials – Understanding Clinical Trials
Read more about clinical trials:
NIA – What Are Clinical Trials and Studies
Ngozika Orjioke, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified physician in Pulmonary and Critical Care in metro Atlanta. With more than 30 years of experience, she is devoted to helping her patients in the treatment of lung-related illnesses, such as asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, tobacco use disorder, HIV-related lung disease and more. She is committed to improving the health of her community, and provides exceptional and culturally sensitive care to every patient. She appears on the American Lung Association’s list of Trusted Organizations in the Black Community, and is ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News among 358 pulmonologists in Atlanta.