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 Phases of Clinical Trials Phases of Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials at St. Mary

 Becoming a Research Volunteer

CARDIOLOGY

Presently there are no protocols at St. Mary


INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

SMMC 05-018: SYNTAX: SYNergy between pci with TAXus and cardiac surgery-

 

SMMC 07-001:  TAXUS PERSEUS: A Prospective Evaluation in a Randomized Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Use of the TAXUS® ElementTM Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System for the Treatment of De Novo Coronary Artery Lesions

 

SMMC 06-016: Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale with PFO ACCESS Registry

 

SMMC 08-018:  XIENCE™ V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System (EECSS) USA Post-Approval Study

 

SMMC 09-014:  The Randomized Evaluation of Recurrent Stroke comparing PFO Closure to Established Current Standard of Care Treatment (“RESPECT TRIAL”)


CARDIOTHORACIC / CRITICAL CARE

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)



CRITICAL CARE

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)

 


PULMONARY / CRITICAL CARE

Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


ENDOCRINE / DIABETES MANAGEMENT

SMMC 09-015:
BOOST: N5401-3590:  A 26-week, multinational, multi-center, open-labeled, two-arm, parallel, randomized, treat-to-target, efficacy and safety comparison of soluble insulin analogue combination (SIAC) once daily (OD) and insulin glargine OD both in combination with metformin in insulin-naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs).

SMMC 09-010: Symlin® Dose Escalation Efficacy vs. Conventional Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DEFCon 2)

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)

SMMC 10-002: NN1250-3718     Begin: EASY PM:  A 26 wk randomized,confirmatory,controlled, open label, multicenter, treat to target trial comparing SIBA 200U/ml three times weekly injected in the evening and insulin glargine once daily in a population of insulin naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with OAD’S FOR INTENSIFIED TREATMENT

SMMC 09-010: Symlin® Dose Escalation Efficacy vs. Conventional Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DEFCon 2)

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)

SMMC 10-002: NN1250-3718     Begin: EASY PM:  A 26 wk randomized,confirmatory,controlled, open label, multicenter, treat to target trial comparing SIBA 200U/ml three times weekly injected in the evening and insulin glargine once daily in a population of insulin naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with OAD’S FOR INTENSIFIED TREATMENT

SMMC 09-010: Symlin® Dose Escalation Efficacy vs. Conventional Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DEFCon 2)

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)

SMMC 10-002: NN1250-3718     Begin: EASY PM:  A 26 wk randomized,confirmatory,controlled, open label, multicenter, treat to target trial comparing SIBA 200U/ml three times weekly injected in the evening and insulin glargine once daily in a population of insulin naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with OAD’S FOR INTENSIFIED TREATMENT

SMMC 09-010: Symlin® Dose Escalation Efficacy vs. Conventional Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DEFCon 2)

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)

SMMC 10-002: NN1250-3718     Begin: EASY PM:  A 26 wk randomized,confirmatory,controlled, open label, multicenter, treat to target trial comparing SIBA 200U/ml three times weekly injected in the evening and insulin glargine once daily in a population of insulin naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with OAD’S FOR INTENSIFIED TREATMENT

SMMC 09-010: Symlin® Dose Escalation Efficacy vs. Conventional Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DEFCon 2)

SMMC 10-004: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Intensive Insulin Therapy (CHIP)

SMMC 10-002: NN1250-3718     Begin: EASY PM:  A 26 wk randomized,confirmatory,controlled, open label, multicenter, treat to target trial comparing SIBA 200U/ml three times weekly injected in the evening and insulin glargine once daily in a population of insulin naïve subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with OAD’S FOR INTENSIFIED TREATMENT


EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

SMMC 10-003:  RAMPART: the Rapid Anticonvulsant Medication Prior to Arrival Trial

  • Principal Investigator:  Dr. Gentile (Temple University Hospital & EMS)
  • Research Advisor:  Kim Devine, CR NP, CCR P
  • For additional information, email researchinstitute@stmaryhealthcare.org


ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


PEDIATRICS

SMMC 08-012:  Primary Care Obesity Prevention: One or Multiple Projects

 

SMMC 09-018:  National Children’s Study

  • Principal Investigator:  Dr. Culhane (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
  • Research Advisor:  Kim Devine, CR NP, CCR P
  • For additional information, email researchinstitute@stmaryhealthcare.org


NEUROSURGERY

Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


PULMONARY

SMMC 09-003:  Long-term Oxygen Treatment Trial (LOTT)

 


VASCULAR INTERVENTION

SMMC 06-014:  SAPPHIRE WW - P06-3603:  Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in Patients at High-Risk for Endarterectomy: Post Marketing Study 

 

SMMC 07-009:  Carotid Stenting For High Surgical-Risk Patients; Evaluating Outcomes Through The Collection Of Clinical Evidence (“CHOICE”)

 

SMMC 08-019:  PRICELESS: PRessure and Imaging—using the CardioMEMS EndoSure Sensor for Long-term follow-up after EVAR with Standard Surveillance (Prospective Registry)

 

SMMC 09-005:  CABANA:  A Carotid Stenting Boston Scientific Surveillance Program







HUMANITARIAN DEVICE EXEMPTIONS

SMMC 02-009:  JOSTENT® Coronary Stent Graft and JOSTENT® GraftMaster for the treatment of free perforation, defined as free contrast extravasation into the pericardium, in native coronary vessels or saphenous vein bypass grafts = 2.75 mm in diameter

SMMC 02-009:  JOSTENT® Coronary Stent Graft and JOSTENT® GraftMaster for the treatment of free perforation, defined as free contrast extravasation into the pericardium, in native coronary vessels or saphenous vein bypass grafts = 2.75 mm in diameter

SMMC 02-009:  JOSTENT® Coronary Stent Graft and JOSTENT® GraftMaster for the treatment of free perforation, defined as free contrast extravasation into the pericardium, in native coronary vessels or saphenous vein bypass grafts = 2.75 mm in diameter

SMMC 02-009:  JOSTENT® Coronary Stent Graft and JOSTENT® GraftMaster for the treatment of free perforation, defined as free contrast extravasation into the pericardium, in native coronary vessels or saphenous vein bypass grafts = 2.75 mm in diameter


SMMC 02-009:  JOSTENT® Coronary Stent Graft and JOSTENT® GraftMaster for the treatment of free perforation, defined as free contrast extravasation into the pericardium, in native coronary vessels or saphenous vein bypass grafts = 2.75 mm in diameter


ONCOLOGY
ANUS
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


BLADDER
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center
BRAIN
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


BREAST

SMMC 05-003:  Suppression of Ovarian Function Trial (SOFT) A Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Ovarian Function Suppression and the Role of Exemestane Adjuvant Therapies for Premenopausal Women with Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer Tamoxifen versus Ovarian function suppression + tamoxifen versus Ovarian function suppression + exemestane

 

SMMC 06-017:  C40302/ Endocrine Therapy with or without Inhibition of EGF and HER2 Growth Factor Receptors: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase III Trial for Postmenopausal Women with Estrogen Receptor Positive Advanced Breast Cancer

 

SMMC 07-023: NSABP Protocol B-42 / A Clinical Trial To Determine The Efficacy of Five Years of Letrozole Compared to Placebo in Patients Completing Five Years of Hormonal Therapy Consisting of An Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) or Tamoxifen Followed by An AI In Prolonging Disease-Free Survival In Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive Cancer

 

SMMC 08-009:  BMS 163-131:  A Randomized Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Combinations of Ixabepilone Plus Capecitabine or Docetaxel Plus Capecitabine in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer

·         Principal Investigator:  Robert Reilly, MD

 

SMMC 08-010: E PACCT-1 Program for the Assessment of Clinical Cancer Tests Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment:  The TAILORx Trial

 

SMMC 08-017:  NCCTG/N063D/ALTTO: Adjuvant Lapatinib and/or
Trastuzumab Treatment Optimisation Study A randomized, multi-centre, open-label, phase III study of adjuvant lapatinib, trastuzumab, their sequence and their combination in patients with HER2/ErbB2 positive primary breast cancer

 

SMMC 08-015:  A Double Blind Phase III Trial of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide followed by Paclitaxel with Bevacizumab or Placebo in patients with Lymph Node Positive and High Risk Lymph Node Negative Breast Cancer

 

SMMC 09-006:  Wyeth Research Protocol No. 3144A2-3003-WW A Phase III randomized open label study of Neratinib vs. Lapatinib plus Capecitabine for the treatment of ErbB-2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer

 

SMMC 09-008:   3144A2-3004-WW Wyeth A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Neratinib (HKI-272) After Trastuzumab in Women With Early-Stage HER-2/neu Overexpressed/Amplified Breast Cancer

 

SMMC 09-017:  Cognitive Function Substudy (ANZ 0701 Co-SOFT)

  

SMMC 10-005:   NSABP B43 A phase III Clinical trial comparing Trastuzumab given concurrently with radiation therapy and radiation therapy alone for women with HER2 positive ductal carcinoma in situ resected by lumpectomy


CERVIX
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center
CHEMOPREVENTION
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center
COLORECTAL
CERVIX
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center
CHEMOPREVENTION
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center
COLORECTAL

SMMC 06-005: A Randomized Phase III Study Comparing 5-FU, Leucovorin and Oxaliplatin vs. 5-FU, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin and Beacizumab in Patients with Stage II Colon Cancer at high Risk for Recurrence to Determine Prospectively the Prognostic Value of Molecular Markers

 

SMMC 09-013:  C80405 A Phase III Trial of Irinotecan / 5-FU / Leucovorin or Oxaliplatin / 5-FU / Leucovorin with Bevacizumab, or Cetuximab (C225), or with the Combination of Bevacizumab and Cetuximab for Patients with Untreated Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Colon or Rectum

 

SMMC 10-001:   BMS CA196004 A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase II Trial of CT-322 (BMS-844203) plus Irinotecan, 5-FU and Leucovorin (FOLFIRI) versus Bevacizumab plus FOLFIRI as Second-Line Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer


ENDOMETRIAL

Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center



GASTRIC OR GASTROSOPHAGEAL
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


HEAD AND NECK/LARYNX
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center



LEUKEMIA
Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


LUNG

SMMC 07-017:  GSK1572932A Antigen-Specific Cancer
Immunotherapeutic as adjuvant therapy in patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase III study to assess the efficacy of recMAGE-A3 + AS 15 Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic as adjuvant therapy in patients with resectable MAGE-A3-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

 

SMMC 07-021:  E1505 / A Phase III Randomized Trial of Adjuant Chemotherpay With or Without Bevacizumab for Patients With Completely Reseacted Stage IB (> 4cm) - IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

  • Clinical Coordinators:   Mary Connelly, PA-C
  • For add itional information, email  researchinstitute@stmaryhealthcare.org
  • Clinical Coordinators:   Mary Connelly, PA-C
  • For add itional information, email  researchinstitute@stmaryhealthcare.org
    • Clinical Coordinators:   Mary Connelly, PA-C
    • For add itional information, email  researchinstitute@stmaryhealthcare.org

         

        SMMC 07-025:  Abraxis CA031:  Randomized, Phase III Trial of ABI-007 and Carboplatin Compared with Taxol® and Carboplatin as First-Line Therapy in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

         

        SMMC 07-026:  RTOG (0617), NCCTG (N0628), CALGB (30609)/ A Randomized Phase III Comparison of Standard- Dose (60Gy) versus High-dose (74Gy) Conformal Radiotherapy with Concurrent and Consolidation Carboplatin / Paclitaxel in Patients with Stage IIIA / IIIB Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

         

        SMMC 06-017:  C40302/ Endocrine Therapy with or without Inhibition of EGF and HER2 Growth Factor Receptors: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase III Trial for Postmenopausal Women with Estrogen Receptor Positive Advanced Breast Cancer

         

        SMMC 09-012:   E1508 A Randomized Phase II Study of Cisplatin and Etoposide In Combination with Either Hedgehog Inhibitor GDC-0449 or IGF-1R MOAB IMC-A12 for Patients with Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer



        LYMPHOMA
        Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center



        MELANOMA

        Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


        MULTIPLE MYELOMA
        Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


        OVARIAN
        Presently there are no protocols available at St. Mary Medical Center


        PANCREATIC

        SMMC 09-007:   Abraxis CA046 A randomized phase III study of weekly ABI-007 plus Gemcitabine vs. Gemcitabine alone in patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas


        PROSTATE

        SMMC 08-013:  RTOG 0415 A PHAS E III RANDOMIZED STUDY OF HYPOFRACTIONATED 3D-CR T/IMRT VERSUS CONVENTIONALLY FRACTIONATED 3D-CR T/IMRT IN PATIENTS WITH FAVORABLE-RISK PROSTATE CANCER

         

        SMMC 08-014: RTOG 0534 A Phase III trial of short term androgen deprivation with pelvic lymph node or prostate bed only radiotherapy (SPORT) in prostate cancer patients with a rising PSA after radical prostatectomy

         

        SMMC 09-016:  RTOG 0815/SMMC 09016 A phase III prospective randomized trial of dose-escalated radiotherapy with or without short-term androgen deprivation therapy for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer


        RECTAL

        SMMC 05-005:  NSABP R04 A clinical trial comparing preoperative radiation therapy and Capecitabine with preoperative radiation therapy and continuous intravenous infusion of 5FU in the treatment of patients with operable carcinoma of the rectum


        BECOMING A RESEARCH VOLUNTEER:
        Someday, you or a family member may want to take part in a research study. If this happens, the information here may help you make the right decision.
        What Is Research?

        • Research is a study that is done to answer a question.
        • Scientists do research because they don’t know for sure what works best to help you. They are working to determine the answer as to what is best.
        • Some other words that describe research are clinical trial, protocol, survey, or experiment.
        • Research is not the same as treatment.

        Why Is Research Important?
        Research has led to important discoveries that make our lives better. Some examples are:

        • New drugs to treat cancer, diabetes, and other diseases
        • Ultrasound, X-ray machines, and diagnostic tests
        • Vaccines
        • Ways to stop smoking
        • Improved medical procedures


        These are some questions that you should ask before you agree to participate in a research study:

        • Why is the research being done? 
        • What question are you trying to answer?
        • What will be done to me as part of the research?
        • How will I benefit from the research?
        • What other options do I have?
        • Could the research hurt me?
        • Have other studies like this one been done?
        • What will the researcher do with my information?
        • Will the research cost me anything?
        • Who pays if I’m unexpectedly injured in the study?
        • How long will the study last? 
        • What do I have to do as far as office visits, medications, medical tests?
        • What happens if I decide to leave the study early?
        • Who should I call if I have a question about the research?

         

        Points to Consider

        Points to Consider

        Points to Consider Points to Consider Points to Consider Points to Consider
        • A research study may or may not help you personally.
        • In the future, the results could help others who have a health problem.
        • Taking part in research is voluntary.

        Before you decide to become a research volunteer, get the facts:

        • Know what you’re getting into.
        • Ask questions.
        • Learn as much as you can.
        • Know the pros and cons.


         
        Would you like to participate in a Clinical Trial?
        Are you looking for therapy options for your illness? If you would like to be contacted regarding current or future clinical research trials that are attempting to treat a medical condition or improve the quality of life for individuals like yourself and others please send email kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org . Your confidential information will be maintained in our Research Center database and we will contact you with information about trials for which you may qualify as they become available.

        Email Kim Devine kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org  with the following information

        First Name:  
        Middle Initial: 
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        Have you ever been a patient at the St. Mary Medical Center? 
        List Your Current Medical Conditions:
         
          
         
        Your confidential information will only be used to notify you by letter regarding a clinical research trial which may potentially be of interest to you. Access to your confidential information will be limited to selected members of the St. Mary Research Center. To be removed from this list, please notify us in writing at St. Mary Medical Center, Department of Research, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Langhorne, PA  19047, or by email to
        kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org.   

         Institutional Review Board: Protecting Human Subjects in Research

        Institution Review Boards (IRB) are established to ensure the rights and welfare of people who choose to participate in clinical trials both before and during their trial participation.  The IRB is also responsible for making sure that the research is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies when testing investigational drugs or medical devices.  These impartial review panels assess the risks and benefits of each study trial to minimize and fairly disclose risk to study participants.

        St. Mary Medical Center has two IRBs.  IRB #2 reviews all Oncology clinical trials, and IRB #1 reviews all other trial protocols.  Both IRBs are free standing.  That is, they are not regulated by any other group within the hospital.  The Institutional Review Boards of St. Mary Medical Center are comprised of members from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.  Membership consists of staff physicians in various areas of expertise, risk management specialists, and representatives of the local community.  Priority is placed on a membership of diversity to best serve the interests and safety of all study participants.

        St. Mary Medical Center and its IRB are committed to being a foremost clinical research center where standards of care are elevated both now and in the future.  If you are interested in being considered for membership on this committee, please contact Lori DeMarco, IRB Office at 215-710-6449.


           
          Would you like to participate in a Clinical Trial?
          Are you looking for therapy options for your illness? If you would like to be contacted regarding current or future clinical research trials that are attempting to treat a medical condition or improve the quality of life for individuals like yourself and others please send email kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org . Your confidential information will be maintained in our Research Center database and we will contact you with information about trials for which you may qualify as they become available.

          Email Kim Devine kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org  with the following information

          First Name:  
          Middle Initial: 
          Last Name: 
          Street Address: 
          Apartment or Suite: 
          City:  State:  Zip: 
          Home Phone:  
          E-mail Address:
          Gender: 
          Date of Birth:   -  - 
          Best time to call        
          Have you ever been a patient at the St. Mary Medical Center? 
          List Your Current Medical Conditions:
           
            
           
          Your confidential information will only be used to notify you by letter regarding a clinical research trial which may potentially be of interest to you. Access to your confidential information will be limited to selected members of the St. Mary Research Center. To be removed from this list, please notify us in writing at St. Mary Medical Center, Department of Research, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Langhorne, PA  19047, or by email to
          kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org.   

           Institutional Review Board: Protecting Human Subjects in Research

          Institution Review Boards (IRB) are established to ensure the rights and welfare of people who choose to participate in clinical trials both before and during their trial participation.  The IRB is also responsible for making sure that the research is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies when testing investigational drugs or medical devices.  These impartial review panels assess the risks and benefits of each study trial to minimize and fairly disclose risk to study participants.

          St. Mary Medical Center has two IRBs.  IRB #2 reviews all Oncology clinical trials, and IRB #1 reviews all other trial protocols.  Both IRBs are free standing.  That is, they are not regulated by any other group within the hospital.  The Institutional Review Boards of St. Mary Medical Center are comprised of members from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.  Membership consists of staff physicians in various areas of expertise, risk management specialists, and representatives of the local community.  Priority is placed on a membership of diversity to best serve the interests and safety of all study participants.

          St. Mary Medical Center and its IRB are committed to being a foremost clinical research center where standards of care are elevated both now and in the future.  If you are interested in being considered for membership on this committee, please contact Lori DeMarco, IRB Office at 215-710-6449.


        •  
          Would you like to participate in a Clinical Trial?
          Are you looking for therapy options for your illness? If you would like to be contacted regarding current or future clinical research trials that are attempting to treat a medical condition or improve the quality of life for individuals like yourself and others please send email kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org . Your confidential information will be maintained in our Research Center database and we will contact you with information about trials for which you may qualify as they become available.

          Email Kim Devine kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org  with the following information

          First Name:  
          Middle Initial: 
          Last Name: 
          Street Address: 
          Apartment or Suite: 
          City:  State:  Zip: 
          Home Phone:  
          E-mail Address:
          Gender: 
          Date of Birth:   -  - 
          Best time to call        
          Have you ever been a patient at the St. Mary Medical Center? 
          List Your Current Medical Conditions:
           
            
           
          Your confidential information will only be used to notify you by letter regarding a clinical research trial which may potentially be of interest to you. Access to your confidential information will be limited to selected members of the St. Mary Research Center. To be removed from this list, please notify us in writing at St. Mary Medical Center, Department of Research, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Langhorne, PA  19047, or by email to
          kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org.   

           Institutional Review Board: Protecting Human Subjects in Research

          Institution Review Boards (IRB) are established to ensure the rights and welfare of people who choose to participate in clinical trials both before and during their trial participation.  The IRB is also responsible for making sure that the research is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies when testing investigational drugs or medical devices.  These impartial review panels assess the risks and benefits of each study trial to minimize and fairly disclose risk to study participants.

          St. Mary Medical Center has two IRBs.  IRB #2 reviews all Oncology clinical trials, and IRB #1 reviews all other trial protocols.  Both IRBs are free standing.  That is, they are not regulated by any other group within the hospital.  The Institutional Review Boards of St. Mary Medical Center are comprised of members from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.  Membership consists of staff physicians in various areas of expertise, risk management specialists, and representatives of the local community.  Priority is placed on a membership of diversity to best serve the interests and safety of all study participants.

          St. Mary Medical Center and its IRB are committed to being a foremost clinical research center where standards of care are elevated both now and in the future.  If you are interested in being considered for membership on this committee, please contact Lori DeMarco, IRB Office at 215-710-6449.


             
            Would you like to participate in a Clinical Trial?
            Are you looking for therapy options for your illness? If you would like to be contacted regarding current or future clinical research trials that are attempting to treat a medical condition or improve the quality of life for individuals like yourself and others please send email kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org . Your confidential information will be maintained in our Research Center database and we will contact you with information about trials for which you may qualify as they become available.

            Email Kim Devine kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org  with the following information

            First Name:  
            Middle Initial: 
            Last Name: 
            Street Address: 
            Apartment or Suite: 
            City:  State:  Zip: 
            Home Phone:  
            E-mail Address:
            Gender: 
            Date of Birth:   -  - 
            Best time to call        
            Have you ever been a patient at the St. Mary Medical Center? 
            List Your Current Medical Conditions:
             
              
             
            Your confidential information will only be used to notify you by letter regarding a clinical research trial which may potentially be of interest to you. Access to your confidential information will be limited to selected members of the St. Mary Research Center. To be removed from this list, please notify us in writing at St. Mary Medical Center, Department of Research, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Langhorne, PA  19047, or by email to
            kdevine@stmaryhealthcare.org.   

             Institutional Review Board: Protecting Human Subjects in Research

            Institution Review Boards (IRB) are established to ensure the rights and welfare of people who choose to participate in clinical trials both before and during their trial participation.  The IRB is also responsible for making sure that the research is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies when testing investigational drugs or medical devices.  These impartial review panels assess the risks and benefits of each study trial to minimize and fairly disclose risk to study participants.

            St. Mary Medical Center has two IRBs.  IRB #2 reviews all Oncology clinical trials, and IRB #1 reviews all other trial protocols.  Both IRBs are free standing.  That is, they are not regulated by any other group within the hospital.  The Institutional Review Boards of St. Mary Medical Center are comprised of members from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.  Membership consists of staff physicians in various areas of expertise, risk management specialists, and representatives of the local community.  Priority is placed on a membership of diversity to best serve the interests and safety of all study participants.

            St. Mary Medical Center and its IRB are committed to being a foremost clinical research center where standards of care are elevated both now and in the future.  If you are interested in being considered for membership on this committee, please contact Lori DeMarco, IRB Office at 215-710-6449.



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