Clinical Research

The future is happening now at
Memorial's Clinical Research Institute.

Memorial's Clinical Research Institute was developed to help improve patient care at Memorial and at Memorial Medical Group practices. "Clinical research is not only good for Memorial as an organization, it's very positive for patients and the greater community as well," says G. Larsen Kneller, M.D., Medical Director at LaPorte Medical Group. "It really is a win-win situation for everyone involved."

A wide array of patients are enrolled in trials that study drugs developed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, rosacea, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, tendonitis and overactive bladder, among others.

On average, only one compound in a thousand will actually make it to human testing. For those that make it to Phase 2, 3 or 4 clinical trials like the ones taking place at Memorial, the road can still be a long, winding and tumultuous one between present knowledge and future advancements.

For Patients

What is a clinical trial?

A great web resource for Clinical Trials is ClinicalTrials.gov. Please visit it for general clinical trial information, or for specific questions, our phone and e-mail contact information is listed below.

"In the past, to participate in clinical trials, patients would have to go to Chicago. Now people don't have to travel far to do something positive for their community," says Dr. Kneller. "That's one of the things that patients like most about it--that they're doing some good for others with the same condition."

Who is eligible to participate in a clinical trial?

Volunteers who qualify for the studies get intensive medical review. But those who do not qualify often leave with important medical information about unknown conditions found during the screening process.

About Memorial Medical Group

"We discovered that one patient who wanted to participate in a Rheumatoid Arthritis trial needed a pacemaker. Another woman in a psoriasis trial learned she had diabetes. People get lots of free, quality medical care," says Kim Emmons, nurse manager of Memorial's Clinical Research Institute.

Our research experience

"Even if they don't qualify for the trial, people walk away with great health information, free of charge, just for being a part of a clinical trial," says Nicholas Straniero, M.D., Medical Director of the Michiana Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center.

Our Facilities

He adds, "A clinical trial is not something that every patient would be interested in, but for some, it's assuring for them to know that they're advancing medicine not only for themselves, but for all future generations."

Current Clinical Trials

Clinical	Primary Physician Investigator	More Info
Arthritis Research Study Research Study for those with Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis	Nicholas Straniero, M.D. Mary Ann Domingo, M.D.	More Info Apply for Clinical Trial
Rheumatoid Arthritis Reseach Are you taking medication for RA but still have painful, stiff and swollen joints?	Nicholas Straniero, M.D. Mary Ann Domingo, M.D.	More Info Apply for Clinical Trial
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Current research study for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)	Nicholas Straniero, M.D. Mary Ann Domingo, M.D.	More Info Apply for Clinical Trial
ABPM Oskira A clinical research study for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis to test the effects of an investigational compound on blood pressure. The study may lead to inclusion in a long term safety study.	Nicholas Straniero, M.D. Mary Ann Domingo, M.D.	More Info Apply for Clinical Trial
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus For patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) with active cutaneous discoid lesions	Nicholas Straniero, M.D. Mary Ann Domingo, M.D.	More Info Apply for Clinical Trial
Have you recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis? If you have been recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis you are invited to participate in a new clinical study.	Nicholas Straniero, M.D. Mary Ann Domingo, M.D.	More Info Apply for Clinical Trial

Wondering if there's a clinical trial that's right for you or a loved one?
Call 574-647-7883 or 866-361-7883
Or email mmgclinicalresearch@memorialsb.org

For Sponsors

MMG Clinical Research Institute: Dedicated to Quality

We support a network of sites to assure consistent quality, safety and compliance for the clinical trial process.

The Benefits to You:

• Our network: Memorial Medical Group is one of Indiana's largest multi-specialty physician groups with over 110 physicians & residents practicing in over 23 specialties.
• Over 25 locations and urgent care centers that service a regional population of 1,123,000 people within 6 counties.
• Clinical Research activities are centrally coordinated & managed by a highly trained research staff in addition to our experienced physician group; full time registered nurses and regulatory specialist plus a designated recruitment staff.
• Extensive base of volunteers.
• High retention rate of volunteers.
• Central IRB's.
• Regulatory document turnaround of 5 business days on average.
• Finalization of contract negotiations within 10 days on average.
• Collectively, MMG physicians have 186 years of experience conducting Phase 2, 3, & 4 clinical trials.
• Ready access to a -20 degree freezer and dry ice for storing and shipping lab specimens.
• Access to a centrifuge and ability to process lab samples on-site.
• A 12-lead ECG machine and staff trained to use it.
• Ample space (locked cabinets) for drug storage.
• Experience with web-based electronic data capture (EDC).
• Study staff have computers with high speed internet access.

Areas of Clinical Research Expertise:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Diabetes (Type II Diabetes)
• Fibromyalgia
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sprains and Strains
• Asthma