Research moves us forward, together.
Clinical trials are how tomorrow’s treatments become today’s standard of care. Learn how studies work, and how to find one that fits.
what you’ll find on this page
What a trial is
A carefully designed study testing a new treatment for safety and effectiveness, reviewed by an independent ethics board. Participation is voluntary.
Why MCS research matters
A new generation of RNA-based therapies is being studied in MCS and related conditions, building evidence that brings better care, faster.
Questions to ask
What phase is the study, what’s the comparison group, what are the risks and benefits, costs, time commitment, and what happens after?
What a clinical trial is
A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests whether a new treatment, device, or approach is safe and effective. Trials are conducted in phases, each with specific goals, from establishing safety in small groups, to comparing a new therapy against current standards in larger ones. Every trial is reviewed by an independent ethics board before it begins, and every participant joins voluntarily, with the right to leave at any time.
Why MCS research matters
Until recently, severe hypertriglyceridemia has been treated largely with diet, statins, fibrates, and omega-3 prescriptions, tools that help many people, but not all. A new generation of therapies, including RNA-based medicines that target specific proteins in fat metabolism, is now being studied in MCS and related conditions. Participating in research helps build the evidence that brings these therapies, and better diagnostics, to patients faster.
Questions to ask before joining a trial
- What is the purpose of this study, and what phase is it in?
- What treatments or procedures will I receive, and what is the comparison group?
- What are the known and possible risks and benefits?
- How long will the study last, and what will be expected of me?
- Will I have any costs, and will travel be reimbursed?
- How will my privacy be protected?
- What happens after the trial ends?
How to find studies
We maintain a regularly updated list of clinical trials enrolling people with MCS, severe hypertriglyceridemia, and pancreatitis. You can also search ClinicalTrials.gov directly.