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Research at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s is dedicated to conducting high-quality, cutting-edge trials and studies that bring new treatments to those who need them. Our research keeps our community’s medical providers at the leading edge of advancements and discoveries.
Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s protect the rights and well-being of all who participate in our clinical trials. We are dedicated to upholding ethical standards in our research practices and demonstrate this dedication through our policies.
More than 400 clinical research staff at Norton Research Institute and Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, provide support for studies across more than 30 specialties. Our portfolio of more than 1,100 active studies includes translational research, investigational device studies, health outcome studies, biorepository and bench lab research, data collection, and Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials.
Provider Spotlight
David A. Robertson, M.D.
David A. Robertson, M.D., neurologist and neuroimmunologist, is helping to expand neurologic care for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Notice to providers: Avian flu 2025 (bird flu)
The following guidance to health care providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s infection prevention and employee health department. Current situation in Kentucky On Jan. 16, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
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Pulmonary hypertension program reaccredited; only program with accreditation in Kentucky or Southern Indiana
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has reaccredited Norton Healthcare’s growing program as a Center of Comprehensive Care, recognizing its ability to best manage the condition. Norton Pulmonary Specialists’ pulmonary hypertension program, led by John W. […]
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Left atrial appendage exclusion for prophylactic stroke reduction: LeAAPS clinical trial
Cardiac centers around the world are accepting patients for a clinical trial for patients undergoing cardiac surgery that may have risk factors for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and ischemic stroke. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute will [...]
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Measles guidance for providers
The following measles guidance for providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s department of infection prevention and employee health. When should children receive MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine? Do we need to vaccinate children early because of […]
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Newborn hydrocephalus: Recognition, diagnosis and management
Hydrocephalus in newborns represents one of the most challenging conditions faced in neonatal care. Early recognition and appropriate intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes. The key to managing newborn hydrocephalus lies in recognizing changes over […]
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