Research
The Research Department has been established since 2008 and has been involved in the research of many medications over the years. It is our goal to achieve stronger, healthier lives together. We place the utmost importance on patient safety working closely with Dr. Nguyen Dang as our Principal Investigator.
What are the benefits of participating?
You may or may not get to personally benefit from participation in a drug trial. It can take years before a medication is approved for use in the U.S. However, you have the opportunity to possibly improve the health of countless others by providing information that leads to the development of a new medication. Every medication you take has been through clinical trials and it is people like yourself who paved the way for you to be able to benefit from its use. There can be great personal satisfaction in knowing that you have the ability to improve others’ quality of life.
What will this cost me?
There is no monetary cost to you. We just require your time to keep all appointments, your dedication to take all study medication as prescribed and your cooperation to follow study related directions. All study medication will be provided at no cost as well as all study related testing and doctor visits. You will be monetarily compensated for your time and travel. Compensation varies per trial.
Who is your doctor?
Dr. Nguyen Dang serves as our Principal Investigator on our research studies. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and did his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He sees patients in clinic twice a week as well as making daily rounds at the hospitals. Dr. Dang also works in hospice caring for the terminally ill. We are fortunate to have such an involved and caring doctor working with us to provide the best care for our research patients making sure their safety and well being come first.
What is a clinical drug trial?
A clinical drug trial is the research of a medication to determine its safety and efficacy prior to FDA approval for use in the U.S. The trials are strictly governed and supervised by agencies whose primary goal is patient safety. All medications go through clinical trials prior to being approved for use here in the U. S. These trials rely on persons like you to voluntarily participate in order to establish whether new medications meet the strict standards of the FDA.
Are clinical drug trials safe?
As with any medication, there can be risks and side effects. Every trial is closely monitored by several checks and balances. The FDA governs all clinical trials in the U.S. There is an outside Institutional Review Board that works closely with the Sponsor (Drug Company) and the trial site. The Sponsor also works diligently to collect any and all data relating to the study medication. The Trial Site is in daily contact with the Sponsor and regularly contacts the review board. Our Doctor is actively dedicated to protecting our patients’ well being. All of the above work towards the same goal – Patient Safety. You, also, play a part in your care.
Before beginning any trial you will meet a strict criterion for participation as well as sign a Consent Form providing you with all the details, risks and compensations of the study. You are free to stop participation in the study any time for any reason. We will make sure you transition off the study medication and instruct you to continue care with your primary doctor.
FOCUSING ON STUDIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Type-2 diabetes with acute coronary syndrome
- Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism
- Congestive heart failure
- Atrial fibrilation
- Hypertension
- Myocardial infarction history (heart attack)
Please call or e-mail regarding any interested studies.
E-mail: esandoval@pmcamd.com
(714) 772-2027 Phone
(714) 772-2946 Fax