Clinical Trials

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Clinical trials are critical for trial sponsors to discover safe and effective treatments. Clinical trials may provide results that can help the sponsor offer patients with chronic illnesses support and opportunity to improve their quality of life, while also advancing the understanding of diseases and guiding future treatment approaches. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial with the Kroger Family of Stores and The Little Clinic, we can help to determine your eligibility.

E.mbrace

E.mbrace, currently recruiting in Dayton, Ohio is a clinical study sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals to assess the effectiveness and safety of a vaccine in the prevention of blood infections. The goal of this study is to help prevent blood infections in the future.

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We have more than 2,800 locations in the U.S., with Pharmacy and The Little Clinic sites in many of our markets, making it easy to connect with licensed healthcare professionals who are dedicated to helping people live healthier lives.

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We hire medical professionals who build real relationships and genuinely care for our patients. For clinical trials, our frontline workers are effectively trained with the necessary skills to support applicable clinical activities when called upon.

Professional Collaboration

We cooperate with various healthcare professionals, practices and companies to provide top-of-theline services to our customers and patients. These efforts can ultimately lead to more accurate and groundbreaking data.

Patient Engagement

By promoting health and wellness through pharmacy, grocery, dietitian, and The Little Clinic services, as well as offering digital apps to promote customer engagement, we encourage our patients to communicate with us so we can do our best to fulfill their needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What clinical trials are currently running?

We are set to launch in-store clinical trial sites from early 2023 into late 2023. Active specific trial information is available below.

Where can I learn about specific clinical trials?

1. An observational study to learn more about predictors of colorectal cancer (ARGONAUT).

2. A clinical research study to assess the effectiveness and safety of an investigational vaccine in the prevention of bloodstream infection caused by E. coli (E.mbrace).

Which stores are currently running clinical trials?

Clinical trials will be conducted in select pharmacies and clinics. Trial-specific information will provide guidance on where studies are available and being conducted.

How do I get involved in clinical trials?

Eligibility for involvement varies from trial-to-trial. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, we recommend visiting specific trial pages or speaking with a healthcare professional.

Is there any cost associated with trial involvement?

There is no cost for involvement in trials. Visit trial-specific pages to learn more.

Is there any compensation for participating?

Compensation varies based on trial. Visit trial-specific pages to learn more.

Is the Kroger Family of Stores running clinical trials on their own?

While Kroger is supporting clinical studies related to nutrition and behavioral health with the University of Cincinnati, some Kroger pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations are also active sites for pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials.

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