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Referring Clinicians

As a clinician, you have a unique opportunity to help your patients access leading-edge treatments through clinical trials at UCI Health. By referring your patients to our trials, you not only offer them the latest medical interventions but also contribute to advancing medical research.

Find a clinical trial for your patient(s)

How to refer a patient to a clinical trial

  1. Browse our Find a Trial search to identify a study for your patient.
  2. Contact our recruitment team

Why choose UCI Health for clinical trials

At UCI Health, we collaborate across the UCI enterprise to provide you and your patients with the quick and easy support needed to learn more about participating in our clinical trials. From your initial search for study information in our Trial Search to your interactions with our clinical staff, we strive to deliver top-notch performance and create a world-class research experience for your patients.

Delivering care throughout Orange County

UCI Health provides convenient care throughout Orange County, including at our five medical centers:

UCI Health also has dozens of outpatient clinics in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Tustin, Yorba Linda and more. 

View the full list of UCI Health locations

We are also close to two major airports — John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — for out-of-state and international patients.

Collaborating with referring physicians is a priority

At UCI Health, we value our relationships with you and are committed to providing the support and resources you need to facilitate successful patient referrals. Our services include:

  • Dedicated study coordinators to streamline the referral and enrollment process
  • Comprehensive administrative support, including regulatory documentation assistance
  • Regular updates on trial progress and patient outcomes, ensuring that our clinical trials are conducted in partnership with your treatment plan
  • Second opinions and consults for clinical trial eligibility

Unparalleled expertise

UCI Health is home to Orange County's only academic medical center, giving us a unique edge in advancing medicine through leading-edge research and clinical trials. With thousands of physicians and scientists, we offer a full range of clinical skills and expertise through our close collaboration with the UCI School of Medicine. It also grants us direct access to world-renowned scientists studying a full spectrum of diseases including cancer, neurological disorders, gastroenterological conditions, and regenerative medicine.

Refer a patient for medical care at UCI Health

UCI Health welcomes referrals to our medical services. Our nationally renowned physicians and healthcare professionals see patients in our offices throughout Orange County and surrounding communities, or online via video consultation. We also offer second opinions and consults for clinical trial eligibility.

Refer a patient to UCI Health

Stay informed

If you’re interested in staying updated on the latest clinical trials and research at UCI Health, sign up for our email list below. Receive regular updates on new studies, referral processes and advancements in medical research.

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Privacy Policy

University of California, Irvine - Study Information Sheet

UCI Center for Clinical Research Potential Participant Database

Lead Researcher
Maheswari Senthil, MD
UCI Center for Clinical Research

In the instance of parental permission, “You” refers to “Your child.”

  • Please read the information below and ask questions about anything that you do not understand. A
    researcher listed above will be available to answer your questions.
  • You are being asked to participate in a clinical research potential participant database to identify
    potential clinical research studies you may be eligible for. Participation in this database is voluntary.
    You may choose to skip any question. You may refuse to participate or discontinue your involvement
    at any time without penalty or loss of benefits. You are free to withdraw from this database at any
    time. If you decide to withdraw from this database you should notify the research team
    immediately    .
  • You are eligible to participate in this study if you may be interested in participating in a research trial at UCI Health
  • We would like to interview you to learn more about your eligibility for current clinical research studies at UCI. The interview will last about 5-30 minutes, depending on the extent of your medical history.
  • Possible risks/discomforts associated with the database are hearing about potential clinical research studies that may not be of interest to you, invasion of your privacy, or a potential breach of confidentiality.
  • There are no direct benefits from participation in the database. However, this database may help inform you on clinical research studies that you may be eligible for. Participation in UCI clinical research studies help us gain important data and knowledge that may lead to improved treatment options for people with similar conditions to you in the future.
  • There are no alternative procedures available. The only alternative is not to participate in this study.
  • There is no compensation for your participation in this database.
  • There is no cost to you for participation in this database.
  • All information collected will be stored confidentially in a world-class securely-hosted application, “RealTime CTMS,” with robust data protections and encryption. This application has HIPAA compliant architecture and application rules to ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Researchers will use your information to assess your eligibility for current and future clinical research studies at UCI. You may opt out at any time.
  • The research team, authorized UCI personnel, and regulatory entities, may have access to your study records to protect your safety and welfare.
  • While the research team will make every effort to keep your personal information confidential, it is possible that an unauthorized person might see it. We cannot guarantee total privacy.
  • Future Research Use
    Researchers will use your information to conduct this study. Once the study is done using your information, we may share them with other researchers so they can use them for other studies in the future. We will not share your name or any other private identifiable information that would let the researchers know who you are. We will not ask you for additional permission to share this de-identified information
  • Data Retention - In accordance with UC Office of the President policy, information will be retained for 10 years after the end of the calendar year in which the research is completed.
  • If, during the course of this study, significant new information becomes available that may relate to your willingness to continue to participate, this information will be provided to you by the research team listed at the top of the form.
  • If you have any comments, concerns, or questions regarding the conduct of this research please contact the researchers listed at the top of this form
  • Please contact the UCI Institutional Review Board by phone, (949) 824-8170, by e-mail at IRB@research.uci.edu or at 160 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA 92697-7600 if you are unable to reach the researchers listed at the top of the form and have general questions; have concerns or complaints about the research; have questions about your rights as a research subject; or have general comments or suggestions.
What is an IRB? An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee made up of scientists and nonscientists. The IRB’s role is to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in research. The IRB also assures that the research complies with applicable regulations, laws, and institutional policies. UCI