Pinnacle Research Group is currently enrolling participants in a number of areas. Our menu of studies may change, please check back frequently for new studies or fill out our volunteer form online and we will contact you with appropriate studies.
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Diagnosed With Active Psoriatic Arthritis?
We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational drug for Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA).
If you are a male or a non-pregnant, non-lactating female, at least 19 years old, have been diagnosed with Active Psoriatic Arthritis and meet additional criteria, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
What is Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with the chronic skin condition psoriasis, which is believed to be an inherited condition. Psoriasis, which affects about 2 percent of the U.S. population, most often causes patches of thick, reddened, irritated skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales. Psoriatic arthritis typically appears about 10 years after the onset of psoriasis, which can manifest at any age, though most people are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35. The main symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are:
- painful, swollen joints
- tenderness where muscles or ligaments attach to bones, particularly the heel and bottom of the foot
- back pain
- nail changes such as separating from the nail bed, or becoming pitted or infected-looking morning stiffness
- general fatigue
- reduced range of motion
- redness and pain in tissues surrounding the eyes (conjunctivitis)
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Study #1
We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational drug for Type 2 Diabetes.
If you are at least 20 – 70 years old, have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, being treated with metformin, and meet additional criteria, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. Some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes complications.
Gout
A clinical trial for Acute Gout
Red, Hot, Swollen Have you been diagnosed with gout? If so, you know the pain can be so intense words alone aren’t enough to describe it. A research study is being conducted to evaluate whether an investigational medication can control gout pain and recurrences safely and effectively. Volunteers are needed. If you have acute gout and have experienced 3 or more flares within the last 12 months, you may be eligible. Study participants will receive all study-related care and study medication at no cost. Health insurance is not needed to participate.
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
What Is Gout?
Gout is a painful condition that occurs when the bodily waste product uric acid is deposited as needle-like crystals in the joints and/or soft tissues. In the joints, these uric acid crystals cause inflammatory arthritis, which in turn leads to intermittent swelling, redness, heat, pain, and stiffness in the joints.In many people, gout initially affects the joints of the big toe (a condition called podagra). But many other joints and areas around the joints can be affected in addition to or instead of the big toe. These include the insteps, ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. Chalky deposits of uric acid, also known as tophi, can appear as lumps under the skin that surrounds the joints and covers the rim of the ear. Uric acid crystals can also collect in the kidneys and cause kidney stones.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis #1
We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you are a male or a non-pregnant, non-lactating female, at least 19 years old, have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and meet additional criteria, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. It occurs when the immune system, which normally defends the body from invading organisms, turns its attack against the membrane lining the joints.
Lupus
Lupus Study #1
If you have been diagnosed with systemic lupus Erythematosus (SLS), commonly known as lupus, then you may qualify to participate in a new clinical research study. You may qualify for this study if you:
- Are 19 years of age or older
- Have been diagnosed with SLE
If you qualify to participate, you may receive:
- Investigational medication and study-related care at no charge
- Compensation for study-related time and travel
Other requirements must also be met and will be determined at the study site
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
What Is Lupus?
The immune system is designed to attack foreign substances in the body. If you have lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system and it attacks healthy cells and tissues. This can damage many parts of the body such as the:
- Joints
- Skin
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Lungs
- Blood vessels
- Brain
There are many kinds of lupus. The most common type, systemic lupus erythematosus, affects many parts of the body. Other types of lupus are:
- Discoid lupus erythematosus - causes a skin rash that doesn't go away
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus - causes skin sores on parts of the body exposed to sun
- Drug-induced lupus - can be caused by medications
- Neonatal lupus - a rare type of lupus that affects newborns.
COPD
COPD Study #1
We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational drug for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
If you are at least 40 years old, have been diagnosed with stable moderate to severe COPD, former or current smoker, and meet additional criteria, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
COPD Study #2
We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational drug for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
If you are a male or a female, at least 40 years old, have been diagnosed with COPD, former or current smoker, treated with a fixed dose combinations of Long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) and inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS), and meet additional criteria, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases asthma
Males on Hytrin (Terazosin) or Cardura (Doxazosin)
Males on Hytrin (Terazosin) or Cardura (Doxazosin)
Pinnacle Research Group and Dr. Terry Phillis are seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study for Males on Hytrin (Terazosin) or Cardura (Doxazosin).
If you are between 19 and 69 years old, on a stable dose of Terazosin or Doxazosin, and meet additional criteria, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
Healthy Volunteer
Information coming soon.
Cutaneous Lupus
Cutaneous Lupus Study
Have you been diagnosed with Lupus of the Skin? If yes, Pinnacle Research Group and Dr. Vishala Chindalore are seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study. We are looking for patients who:
- Are between the ages of 21 to 70 years (male or female)
- Have a clinical diagnosis of either discoid cutaneous lupus erythematosus or subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Have active disease
- Have intolerance to antimalarial (e.g. Plaquenil) therapy, or have been more than 3 months on antimalarial therapy with ongoing disease activity
If you meet the above criteria, you may be able to participate in this clinical research study.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations
- Study related medication or placebo
- Study related laboratory tests
- Reasonable financial compensation for time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
Hypertension
PhaseBio Stage 1 or 2 for Essential Hypertension
Pinnacle Research Group and Dr. Almena Free are seeking volunteers who would like to participate in a clinical research study for Hypertension.
If you are at least 19 – 70 years old and have been diagnosed with Hypertension, you may be able to participate.
If you qualify for this study, you will receive:
- Study related medical examinations and lab tests
- Study related medication
- Study related laboratory tests
- Financial compensation for your time and travel
If you are interested in participating in this study click here
