JCRCs conduct the following types of research;
- Clinical Trials: For evaluating new treatments, drugs or medical interventions to determine the efficacy and safety of interventions while minimizing biases.
- Observational Studies: For understanding the progression of diseases, treatment outcomes, the effectiveness of current healthcare practices through observation of participants in their natural settings
- Cohort Studies: Following-up groups of individuals with common characteristics over time to examine long-term health outcomes and correlations between exposures and health results.
- Cross-Sectional Studies: For assessing the health statuses of a population at a specific point in time providing a snapshot of particular disease prevalence or health conditions within a defined group.
- Case-Control Studies: For comparing individuals with a particular disease or outcome (cases) to those without it (controls), aiming to identify potential risk factors or causes of the condition.
- Pharmacovigilance Studies: For assessing the safety of drugs and treatments, monitoring adverse effects and ensuring ongoing safety after the introduction of a drug or therapy in the public.
- Translational research: For bridging basic science discoveries into practical health applications that can directly benefit patient care and improve patient outcomes.