Clinical trials in South America
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Clinical research in South America
South America is a fast-growing clinical research region, with trials recruiting at hospitals, universities and dedicated research sites across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and neighbouring countries. Large urban populations and experienced investigators make the region an important part of many global research programs.
Clinical trials in South America are overseen by national medicines regulators in each country, including ANVISA in Brazil, ANMAT in Argentina, the Instituto de Salud Publica in Chile and INVIMA in Colombia. Every study must also be approved by an independent ethics committee before it can recruit participants, and many countries maintain public trial registries.
For participants, South American trials offer access to international research with study-related care provided at no cost. The region is especially active in vaccine research, infectious disease, oncology, cardiology and metabolic conditions, and informed consent must be provided in a language the participant understands.
How trials are run in South America
Regulators
National agencies authorise trials in each country, including ANVISA in Brazil, ANMAT in Argentina, the ISP in Chile and INVIMA in Colombia.
Ethics oversight
Independent ethics committees in each country review and approve every study before recruitment begins.
Research strengths
Vaccines, infectious disease, oncology, cardiology and metabolic research across large, diverse populations.
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Clinical trial questions in South America
No. Study-related treatment, tests and visits are provided at no cost to participants across the region, and many studies also reimburse travel expenses. The research team will confirm exactly what is covered before you consent.
Each country has its own medicines regulator, such as ANVISA in Brazil, ANMAT in Argentina, the Instituto de Salud Publica in Chile and INVIMA in Colombia. Every study must also be approved by an independent ethics committee before it can start recruiting.
Studies recruit at hospitals, universities and dedicated research sites in major cities such as Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Bogota and Lima, as well as regional centres across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and neighbouring countries.
Search recruiting studies by condition and location on Clinrol and submit an enquiry. The research team will check your eligibility and take you through informed consent in a language you understand before any study procedures begin.
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