Meet Sheila
When Sheila Keiner was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she decided right away she was going to do everything she could to delay the effects of...
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Join a study.
Help find better medicines.
Charter Research partners with people just like you to conduct clinical trials of new potential treatments. Join us in discovering the future of medicine to improve the lives of your family, friends, and neighbors.
Join a study.
Help find better medicines.
Charter Research partners with people just like you to conduct clinical trials of new potential treatments. Join us in discovering the future of medicine to improve the lives of your family, friends, and neighbors.
Schedule Your Assessment
Sign up for an initial assessment (called a “prescreen”), and we'll give you a call. One of our professional medical staff will answer your questions and give you more information about Charter Research prior to an in-office visit.
Receive new investigational treatments
Help advance a healthier future
Get paid for your time
Stories of Hope
Committed to cures. Committed to you.
Meet Gordon
It began when Gordon Van Slyke realized he could no longer remember each and every hole on many of the 50 sprawling golf courses in...
Meet Wes
The first time Wes Capdepon visited Charter Research in The Villages, he met with the medical director, Dr. Jeffrey Norton. When discussing Wes’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis,...
You are an essential part of our mission to find cures, and we'll be here for you for every step of your journey.
Learn more about our Commitment to CareThe Charter Story
We are researchers driven by the knowledge that our work will benefit future generations.
At our research centers in Orlando and The Villages, Florida, we conduct clinical trials to test innovative new treatments. We’re committed to caring for our patients and working to advance medicine so that people everywhere can live healthier lives.
What to Expect
We believe you matter.
- Help others by contributing to medical research.
- Be a part of advancing medical understanding.
- Support the development of new treatments.
- Get detailed insights on your wellness from a healthcare provider.
- Gain access to new potential treatments that are otherwise unavailable.
- Be paid for your time and participation.
Our Expertise
Discover healthier
futures — together
We're partnering with people just like you in the search for innovative new treatments. Take a look at our current studies to see if you might be able to help in the search for innovative new treatments.
Disease Treatment Studies
Discovering whether a drug can treat or reverse your disease.
Symptom Treatment Studies
Investigating new treatments to help you overcome your symptoms.
Prevention Studies
Exploring whether a new medication can help prevent the onset of a disease.
Our Events
Join the community.
Our free events are here to help you learn the latest updates about diseases, connect with resources, and meet others in your area.
Healthy Resources
Become a better you.
Whether you qualify for a clinical trial or you love someone who does, we'd love to be a resource for you on your health journey.
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Get To Know: Dr. Jeffrey Norton, Medical Director, The Villages
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Is It Normal Aging or Cognitive Decline?
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New Study Aims to Hit Alzheimer’s with a One-Two Punch
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New Pill For Mild Alzheimer’s Disease On The Horizon
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Is The Next Alzheimer’s Drug Already Here?
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How Does the ApoE4 Gene Affect My Risk of Alzheimer’s?
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New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug
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New Cells To Treat Alzheimer’s?
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