Clinical trials access
Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, combinations or approaches. They play a critical role in advancing care and can give patients access to therapies not yet available outside the research setting.
Why clinical trials matter
Types of trial
How to find a trial
Sky Foundation recommends TriCan Health, which lets you filter by location (state or hospital system), stage of cancer, type of intervention — drug, surgery or device — and enrollment status.
SourceBrowse trials on TriCan Health → SourceClinicalTrials.gov — Pancreatic cancer studies →Michigan options
Karmanos Cancer Institute has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1978 — one of only 57 in the United States, and the only cancer hospital in Michigan with the designation. That designation reflects scientific excellence and expertise across clinical, laboratory, behavioral and population-based research.
Karmanos offers treatments and trials not available at other hospitals in the state, and welcomes patients coming in for a second-opinion consultation.
SourceClinical trials at Karmanos Cancer Institute →When to consider a trial
Support from Sky Foundation
We partner with leading institutions, including Henry Ford Health, to connect patients directly with appropriate trials. We also maintain relationships with national research networks, helping patients identify opportunities quickly.
Key takeaway
Clinical trials may offer access to new treatments that could improve outcomes. Ask your oncologist about trial eligibility as early as possible.
Clinical trials access
Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, combinations or approaches. They play a critical role in advancing care and can give patients access to therapies not yet available outside the research setting.
Why clinical trials matter
Types of trial
How to find a trial
Sky Foundation recommends TriCan Health, which lets you filter by location (state or hospital system), stage of cancer, type of intervention — drug, surgery or device — and enrollment status.
Michigan options
Karmanos Cancer Institute has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1978 — one of only 57 in the United States, and the only cancer hospital in Michigan with the designation. That designation reflects scientific excellence and expertise across clinical, laboratory, behavioral and population-based research.
Karmanos offers treatments and trials not available at other hospitals in the state, and welcomes patients coming in for a second-opinion consultation.
When to consider a trial
Support from Sky Foundation
We partner with leading institutions, including Henry Ford Health, to connect patients directly with appropriate trials. We also maintain relationships with national research networks, helping patients identify opportunities quickly.
Key takeaway
Clinical trials may offer access to new treatments that could improve outcomes. Ask your oncologist about trial eligibility as early as possible.