Selecting Open, Closed, or Published will take you to a Search page that will allow you to specify a number of selection criteria in order to obtain the desired information on the desired study or group of studies. Open protocols are those that are presently available to new patients who meet the eligibility criteria. Closed protocols have reached the number of participants required to meet the study objectives, and are no longer accepting new participants. Published protocols are those in which the scientific data has been analyzed and the conclusions reached have been submitted to peer-reviewed journals and other publications.

• Open Protocols
• Closed Protocols
• Published Studies

For more help in using these pages, go to Clinical Trials Help.

SWOG Publications Page

Biospecimen Resources

The SWOG Collaborative Use of Specimens for Translational Medicine Research page contains information and application forms for use of Southwest Oncology Group biospecimens in translational medicine scientific studies.

State Payment Coverage for Clinical Trials

Numerous states have enacted laws, have legislation pending, or have entered into special agreements with insurance companies requiring coverage for routine care costs incurred by clinical trial participants. Anna Schork, J.D., of Southwest Oncology Group Headquarters, has put together a valuable memorandum containing detailed information on twenty-four states' clinical trials coverage policies. You can view and download this memo in pdf format.