Billings Clinic

Intermountain Health's St. Vincent Reaches Milestone with 800th Clinical Trial Patient

7 months ago

• Intermountain Health's St. Vincent Regional Hospital enrolled its 800th patient in a clinical trial, marking a significant milestone since the program's inception in 2015. • The hospital's clinical research team has grown substantially, attracting pharmaceutical companies with faster clinical trial start-up times compared to larger academic centers. • A patient with stage 4 lymphoma achieved remission through a cutting-edge immunotherapy treatment (Lunsumio) as part of a clinical trial at St. Vincent. • The expansion of clinical trials in Billings offers Montana residents access to advanced medical treatments, reducing the need to travel long distances for care.