Leading-Edge Research and Media Involvement
Our commitment to advancing medicine… and good health
Since 1999, Family Allergy & Asthma Care’s research
department has been involved in leading-edge research, clinical trials, and
testing that will improve patient care for years to come. Our research team
includes Dr. Jacqueline S. Eghrari-Sabet and Dr. Gina Dapul- Hidalgo, both of whom are
dual board-certified and fellowship trained allergy, immunology, and pediatric
specialists, and Neshat Tebyanian, CRNP, who is the clinical research
coordinator. We have experience in many areas of clinical investigation and
undertake every study with confidence, skill, efficiency, and patient safety.
All of our research studies are overseen by the FDA and the sponsoring
pharmaceutical or medical device company.
Family Allergy & Asthma Care has conducted research studies
on many asthma, hay fever, and sinus medication for some of the largest
pharmaceutical companies in the world. These include Genentech/Novartis,
AstraZenca, Aventis, and Shering. We have also been a clinical investigator for
Apieron, a medical device manufacturer. Our expertise and proven track record
of accurate, reliable data keeps these and other sponsors coming back for
quality research they can trust.
Patient safety is our number-one concern, and we take every
precaution necessary to ensure their optimal health and well-being.
Historically, patients who take part in our research studies are patients of
our practice. If we determine that a patient is a candidate for clinical
trials, we will thoroughly educate him or her on the benefits, potential risks
and what to expect throughout the study. For each study we conduct, patients
take medication(s) at home and keep a diary for us to review. They also come
into our center on a regular basis for checkups/monitoring. And if a patient
decides that he or she wants to quit taking part in a study, we will help them
do so in safest manner possible.
Next, Dr. Eghrari-Sabet has extended her healthcare reach to
consumers through television appearances, Internet videos and newspaper
interviews. By providing “of the moment” medical information and health tips,
she can help people better understand everything from the newest medications
and medical research findings to global, national, and local health concerns.
She has consulted with CNN on “House Calls with Dr. Sanjoy Gupta” and “Nick
News” on Nickelodeon.
Dr. Eghrari-Sabet and her team will continue to discover new
ways to make a positive difference in the lives of people in our community… and
beyond. For more information about our research capabilities or if you have a
patient you wish to refer, please don’t hesitate to call the Family Allergy
& Asthma Care location nearest you.
We are currently
looking for both pediatric and adult volunteers for clinical trials involving
patients with asthma. If you would like an opportunity to participate in one of
them, please contact us. Each trial provides free assessment of your asthma, in
some cases free medication, and a cash stipend for your time.
Pediatric and Adult Asthma
Volunteers: Ages 12 to adult with persistent asthma, who are on an inhaled asthma medication.
Study Length: Study ranges in length from 12-16 weeks.
Purpose: Investigating new inhaled medications.
Please click here for more information.
Pediatric Asthma
Volunteers: Ages 5 to 11 years with persistent asthma, who are on an inhaled asthma medication.
Study Length: Study ranges in length from 12-16 weeks.
Purpose: Investigating new inhaled medications.
Pediatric and Adult Dust Mite Allergy
Volunteers: Ages 12 or older who have been taking allergy medications for dust mite allergy symptoms in the past year.
Study Length: Study may last up to 2 years.
Purpose: Investigating new immunotherapy treatment for dust mite allergy.
Please click here for more information.
