Clinical Research
Services
A Collective Goal
Deciding whether to participate in a clinical trial is an important and very personal decision. That is why the providers at Summit Medical Group and staff of Accellacare (formerly known as PMG Research of Knoxville) take every factor into consideration before recommending participation in cutting edge medical research. Our collective goal is to ensure that patients receive the very best care, while maintaining an active role in the development of new medications, medical devices and vaccines.
Educating and Connecting
Summit Medical Group, together with Accellacare, provide a unique service to you and our community by educating people about clinical trials, connecting individuals to appropriate clinical trials, monitoring the health and safety of each participant, and working together with pharmaceutical companies to collect information to advance medical science.
By participating in a clinical trial, you too are contributing to the development of the medicines, medical devices and vaccines of tomorrow. Study-related care and study medication is provided at no cost to research participants. Financial compensation is also provided for time and travel expenses.
The providers at Summit Medical Group and the staff of Accellacare can guide interested research participants through the process of considering whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Studies Currently Enrolling
Click on any of the studies below for more details and a link to the enrollment site.
Chronic Cough Study
Our clinic is enrolling* non-smoking volunteers who have had
an unexplained, persistent cough for at least 1 year to take part in a paid
Chronic Cough research study. Other criteria apply. Eligible volunteers will
receive study-related care at no cost and financial compensation will also be
provided for time and travel expenses.
Click here for enrollment information.
*Currently enrolling at Accellacare of Bristol & Accellacare of Knoxville
Constipation Research
Accellacare is enrolling a research study evaluating a medication for symptoms of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. Eligible participants will receive study-related care and study medication at no cost. Reimbursement for travel and expenses may be available. Click here for more information.
Currently enrolling at Accellacare of Bristol & Accellacare of Knoxville.
Healthy Patient (Vaccine) Research Study
Accellacare provides healthy adults the opportunity to help advance medicine and impact future generations. We are currently registering* healthy adults in a vaccine research study. Eligible participants 18 and older will receive financial compensation and study related care at no cost.
Click here for enrollment information.
*Currently enrolling at Accellacare of Bristol & Accellacare of Knoxville
High Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Disease Research
Book a lipid panel today and learn more about your cholesterol levels by taking part in a Cardiovascular Disease research study. People aged 18 years or over living with cardiovascular disease may be eligible, other criteria apply. Reimbursement for travel and expenses may be available. Click here for more information:
Currently enrolling at Accellacare of Bristol & Accellacare of Knoxville.
Hypothyroid Research Study
We are enrolling volunteers for a research study evaluating
the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for the potential
treatment of Hypothyroidism. You may be compensated for your participation
in the study. Sign up for more details. Currently enrolling at Accellacare of
Knoxville.
Kidney Disease Research
Have you been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure? Learn more about a research study evaluating an investigational medication that could potentially improve kidney function and slow kidney damage as well as reduce the risk of heart disease. Individuals with controlled diabetes may be eligible to participate. Financial compensation may also be provided for time and travel expenses. Click here for more information.
Currently enrolling at Accellacare of Knoxville.
Obesity Research Study
We are enrolling volunteers for a research study assessing the safety of an investigational medication for people who are overweight. People aged 18 years or over with a BMI of at least 27 who have a history of cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease may be eligible, other criteria apply. Financial compensation may be provided for time and travel expenses. Currently enrolling at Accellacare of Bristol and Accellacare of Knoxville
Sign up for more details: Click here for enrollment information.
Why Consider Research?
Many patients consider clinical research as a care option because they may learn more about their health and receive access to quality medical care and study medication at no cost. Participants may also receive financial compensation for time and travel expenses. Overall, clinical research positively impacts the health of millions, including friends, family, and future generations, by leading to new medications, vaccines, and medical devices.
