RIBERA POVISA HOSPITAL
Research at the Ribera Povisa Hospital
The Ribera Povisa Hospital, clinical research is a fundamental pillar to advance the treatment of diseases and improve the quality of life of our patients. Through various research projects and clinical trials, we seek to innovate in medical care, contributing to the development of more effective and safer treatments.
Research initiatives and scientific support
Clinical trials
Independent research projects
<strong>European projects</strong>: BTG Bridging the Gap Erasmus +, Coworking Go2work EOI, Games from Spain, etc.
Researcher Support Unit
Clinical trials
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a medical research study that is primarily conducted on medicines, although medical devices and diagnostic or therapeutic techniques are also studied. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an innovative treatment in humans. These trials are essential to determine how a new treatment behaves before it is widely used.
Advantages of participating in a clinical trial
Participating in a clinical trial means contributing to the advancement of medicine and the improvement of the treatment of various diseases. In addition, it can be an opportunity to access new treatments that are not available in routine clinical practice, especially for those patients who have exhausted other therapeutic options.
Phases of a clinical trial:
- Phase I: The safety of the new medicine is evaluated in a small group of people.
- Phase II: Preliminary efficacy is being studied and safety information is being expanded.
- Phase III: The drug is tested on a larger number of patients to confirm its effectiveness, compare it with other treatments and evaluate side effects.
- Phase IV: After approval, the long-term effects of the drug are studied.
Types of clinical trials
Depending on participation and knowledge about the treatment, trials may be:
- Open or not blind: Both the patient and the researcher know what treatment is being administered.
- Simple blind: Only the researcher knows the treatment administered, but the patient does not.
- Double-blind:Neither the patient nor the researcher knows what treatment is being administered, which guarantees the objectivity of the study.
Who can take part?
Requirements vary depending on the disease being treated in the trial. However, all participants must meet specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, which will be assessed by the research team.
FAQs
Do you want to participate in a clinical trial?
Independent Research Projects
What is independent clinical research?
Independent clinical research is conducted without the influence of the pharmaceutical industry. Researchers design and promote the study with the aim of generating scientific knowledge that benefits public health and advances evidence-based medicine. This type of research ensures greater transparency, less bias, and an ethical approach.
Featured projects:
Impact of management measures on the persistence of biosimilar biological therapies in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
This study looks at the persistence of biosimilar treatments in various inflammatory diseases, comparing the persistence rate before and after the implementation of a new management measure.
Value of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in the follow-up of patients with a history of breast cancer
This study compares contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) with digital mammography to assess sensitivity in patients with a history of breast cancer, with the aim of improving early detection.
<strong>European projects</strong>: BTG Bridging the Gap Erasmus +, Coworking Go2work EOI, Games from Spain, etc.
We participate in innovative European projects that seek to improve healthcare and promote patient well-being.
NEMECYS
This Horizon Europe project seeks to revolutionise the security of connected medical devices, improving their reliability and effectiveness.
ODELIA
Ribera is participating in a European project that uses artificial intelligence and massive data analysis to prevent breast cancer.
Research Support Unit
La Research Support Unit offers specialized services to facilitate research within the Ribera Salud group. Available services include translation, review of scientific texts, methodological and statistical support, and scientific documentation.
Conditions of use
To access the services, researchers must have a contractual relationship with one of the Ribera Group hospitals and have the relevant approvals from the Ethics Committee and the AEMPS. In addition, the projects must commit to complying with the established requirements, which include the publication of the results in high-impact journals and collaboration in the external communications of the study.
Available services
- Scientific documentation: €1/item.
- Medical Writing: €0,04/word for proofreading and copyediting; €0,90/word for translation.
- Methodological and statistical support: 120€/hour.
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