This is an application to join a multi-center trial collaboration to test potential neuroprotective agents in Parkinson's disease. The specific protocol and study design will be developed by the steering committee by which all sites will abide. We are a Research Institute consisting of a President and Clinical Director, 5 Investigators, 4 Research Coordinators and 1 Business Administrator who handles marketing, patient recruitment and human resources. We have conducted over 20 clinical trials (Phases IB, II, III and IV) involving various stages of Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions, including Restless Leg Syndrome, dystonia, tremor, myoclonus, multiple sclerosis, and diabetic neuropathy. In the trials involving Parkinson's disease, we have met and/or exceed enrollment expectations. In six of these, we were the highest enroller and/or in the top 20% of all sites regarding enrollment. At our institute location adjacent to the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, we have six patient exam rooms, one large research room dedicated to clinical trials, one room for phlebotomy/drug storage/equipment, countertop centrifuge, refrigerated centrifuge, ECG machine, sphingmometers, light box for viewing films/X-rays, EMG machine, one subzero freezer (-40 degrees), 2 refrigerator/freezers, a waiting room, video, and television. There is a mutli-level parking facility next to the hospital with cafeteria.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Cooperative Clinical Research--Cooperative Agreements (U10)
Project #
5U10NS053387-05
Application #
8134315
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZNS1-SRB-K (30))
Program Officer
Moy, Claudia S
Project Start
2007-02-15
Project End
2012-11-30
Budget Start
2010-12-01
Budget End
2012-11-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
$41,465
Indirect Cost
Name
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
045461436
City
Long Beach
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90806