What Is a Placebo and Should You Be Worried About Getting One?
March 18, 2026
If you have ever considered joining a clinical trial, you may have wondered: What if I get a placebo instead of the real treatment? It
Advancing Diversity
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Altus Clinical Research is a leading clinical trial facility in South Florida. We combine expert research teams with community physicians to drive medical innovation, ensuring safe and effective treatments that transform healthcare.
Clinical Trials Network Across Family & Beyond
Altus Research is a South-Florida based, privately owned clinical research site with extensive experience in Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV clinical trials. We have seamlessly integrated a highly trained and experienced research team with the private medical practices of our partner Investigators, and take a particular interest in the field of clinical research.
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It is our mission to provide the pharmaceutical industry and our research participants with the best quality of service possible, while maintaining the highest ethical standards, ensuring research subject safety, and adhering strictly to study protocols.
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Volunteers
Clinical trial volunteers at Altus Research have a critical role in helping to advance the treatment and understanding of many diseases and their complications. The participation of research study volunteers at Altus Research has been instrumental in providing greater excellence in the care of others with similar conditions.
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Currently Enrolling Studies
Coming SoonWomen's Studies
Hot Flash Study
Who can join the study? You may be able to join the study if you meet the following requirements (other requirements will apply): — Healthy ...
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Currently EnrollingWomen's Studies
Birth Control: Contraceptive Patch
Not ready for parenthood? Need estrogen-free birth control? Exploring new birth control options? Stress from daily pills or IUDs? Consider a clinical trial for an ...
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Currently EnrollingUrology
Urinary Incontinence
Can I join this study? Yes, you may be able to join the study if you: Additional criteria will apply. *BMI stands for body mass ...
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Coming SoonWomen's Studies
Hot Flash Study
Who can join the study? You may be able to join the study if you meet the following requirements (other requirements will apply): — Healthy ...
Learn More →
Currently EnrollingWomen's Studies
Birth Control: Contraceptive Patch
Not ready for parenthood? Need estrogen-free birth control? Exploring new birth control options? Stress from daily pills or IUDs? Consider a clinical trial for an ...
Learn More →
Currently EnrollingUrology
Urinary Incontinence
Can I join this study? Yes, you may be able to join the study if you: Additional criteria will apply. *BMI stands for body mass ...
Learn More →
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How Diversity in Clinical Trials Strengthens Future Treatments
February 5, 2026
For decades, clinical research has guided how new therapies are developed, approved, and brought to patients in need. Yet one of the most critical elements
