Get involved in a research study
Be a partner in progress against disease, and improve healthcare for everyone.
Opportunities to participate in research
Whether you’re healthy or have a medical condition, Geisinger offers access to a variety of studies. By getting involved, you help us study the causes of disease, disease prevention and new treatments. Research is for everyone — it can make a difference, and your participation helps improve healthcare for all.
Clinical trials
Clinical trials are research studies designed to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases. Depending on your condition and general health, your doctor may offer you a clinical trial as a treatment option. You can talk with your clinical care team to determine which studies are most appropriate for you and discuss exactly what’s involved.
Cancer clinical trials and research
We’ve been participating in trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute for over 30 years, bringing prestigious research opportunities to local Geisinger clinics. Our dedicated team of cancer researchers are innovating new cancer interventions all the time. Let us connect you with a study that’s right for you.
Join a cancer clinical trial
Other research studies
Other research studies and clinical trials may contact you by letter, phone or email and ask you to participate. For all research studies, you can ask as many questions as you need. And if for any reason you decide you no longer want to participate, you can stop whenever you want.
Browse open research studies
Geisinger is recruiting participants for a research study
that compares two websites to determine which is more
effective at improving long-term care knowledge and
planning behaviors.
Participants must:
- Be caregivers, parents or legal guardians of an individual with an IDD who is at least 10 years old
- Speak English and/or Spanish
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have access to a tablet, computer or smartphone
If you enroll:
- You will be assigned to log into one of two websites at
least weekly for 3 months. - You will be asked to complete a series of surveys over
the course of 18 months, including questions about
your experiences with your loved one with IDD, your
experience with the website and some questions
about you.
Surveys will be completed over the phone or online
through a unique link. You can withdraw from the
study at any time.
As a thank you, you will be eligible to receive up to
$175: $75 for completing the baseline survey, $25 for
completing the 1-month and 6-month surveys, and
$50 for completing the 18-month survey.
If you are interested, fill out this survey and someone from the study will be in touch with you.
Any Geisinger patient can participate in Geisinger’s MyCode® Community Health Initiative. In this study, we sequence samples of genetic material from patients and combine the data with each participant's medical record. That lets our researchers and research partners investigate new approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease.
Research is in our DNA at Geisinger
Research has been a fundamental, critical part of Geisinger's mission and vision since its founding over 100 years ago. Dr. Harold Foss, the first leader of the George F. Geisinger Memorial Hospital, believed research would lead to better care for patients. Today, Geisinger's commitment to research is increasingly tied to improving patient outcomes and focused on building a comprehensive, personalized healthcare program.
Explore Geisinger’s history of research
Our commitment to ethical excellence
We’re committed to protecting the rights and welfare of research participants and promoting excellence in all aspects of research. Learn more about Geisinger's Human Research Protection Program and what it means to volunteer as a research participant.