Clinical Research Domains
Clinical research covers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. These have been divided into four core domains, each playing a critical role in moving novel discoveries into practice. These include:
Epidemiology & Translational Science
Small and large cohort studies of mechanisms of human disease and their treatments
Analyses of preexisting data sources such as EHR, claims data sources, or large clinical registries
Typically randomized comparisons of various drug, device, behavioral, or care practice intervention
Implementation & Community Science
Studies that examine how health and healthcare can be optimized via clinical care and community engagement