Research Studies/New

	New research study generated as a result of the research study.

Just as there are instances where knowledge gained from a research study results in future research studies that expand on the original research findings, there are studies that focus on previously unexplored areas that were identified as a result of the original research study. For example, the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) was the first research study to demonstrate that lowering eye pressure can delay and possibly prevent primary open-angle glaucoma. As a result of the OHTS finding, one new research study that focused on eye pressure was identified.

Assessment

Identification of new research studies that expand on research generated by a previous study is largely contingent on the personal and anecdotal knowledge of the investigators. Knowledge of other investigators working in similar areas of scientific research is recommended in order to learn of new research projects that expand on a new findings from a research project, especially so for bench studies.

See Research Studies/Ancillary for resources to use for assessment.

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Last updated: June 1, 2009