Clinical Research
Clinical Research provides opportunities for Maastro to improve care and treatment for cancer patients in order to maximize the effect of the treatment while minimizing physical and mental side effects. This is accomplished partly by participating in studies set up by other hospitals that requires implementation of state of the art radiotherapy. In addition Maastro initiates clinical research, by itself to develop new innovations in treatment.
Vision and ambitions
Our mission is to provide oncological treatment with the greatest chance of cure and/or the least possible physical and mental side effects.
Groundbreaking scientific research, the results of which are translated into improvements in treatment as soon as possible. Implementation of innovation is therefore an important part of our research.
Research Assets
The Maastro Clinical Trial Office (Maastro CTO) is responsible for the administrative and logistical support of clinical research within Maastro. It also coordinates scientific projects for external parties. All clinical research is conducted according to the standards set by relevant guidelines, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP Directive 2005/28/EC). All CTO-employees are certified with respect to GCP.
The Trial Outpatient Clinic is part of the Clinical Trial Office and aims at guiding patients through the whole process of participating in clinical research. It identifies which patients might be eligible for participation in a specific clinical trial and provides patients with information about the study in order to obtain informed consent. Throughout the study, the Trial Outpatient Clinic accompanies the patient during study activities and carries out study measurements.
