Therapeutic Areas

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Rheumatology
Urology

Center Overview

Advanced Pain Research Institute is a clinical research site in Arcadia California. We specialize in clinical trials that involve some aspect of pain. Our Principal Investigator is I. Michael MineHart M.D., Dr. MineHart is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain Management.

Clinical Research Experience

Our Sponsors include the following Pharmaceutical/Contract Research Companies:

• Abbott
• Covance
• Élan Pharmaceuticals
• NeurogesX
• Pfizer
• PPD
• Scirex Corporation
• Sucampo
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• Neuromed
• GSK
• Pain Therapeutics
• Durect
• Sanofi-aventis
• Johnson & Johnson
• Adolor
• Purdue
• Celgene
• i3 Research
• INC Research
• Interspond
• Premier Research
• PRA International

Dr. MineHart has been conducting Clinical Trials for over 16 years in the following areas:

1. Gastroenterology
2. Rheumatology
3. Anesthesiology
4. Post Operative Pain Management
5. Musculoskeletal
6. Interventional Pain Management
7. Other areas of specialization include Back Pain, Neck Pain, Arthritis Pain, Headache, Muscle Pain, Diabetic Neuropath, Occipital Neuralgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, Neuromas and Nerve Injuries, Shingles, Post Surgical Pain, and Spasticity

Facility Description

Advanced Pain Research Institute is a Clinical Trials site that is located 1 mile from Methodist Hospital in Arcadia California. We have a comfortable waiting area as well as a consenting room with a beautiful view of the San Bernardino Mountains. We offer the following equipment and diagnostic services:

1. Exam rooms
2. Secured area with monitored temperature for refrigerator and -20 degrees F freezer
3. Locked drug storage with temperature monitoring
4. Comfortable office area with separate monitor space
5. CLIA Certified Laboratory
6. Fax, copier, computer hookups and data lines provided
7. On Site Surgical Center

Investigator Experience

Michael MineHart, M.D.
Director of Clinical Trials and Principal Investigator
Specialty: Anesthesiology, Pain Management

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist
• Board Certified in Pain Medicine
• Board Certified in Interventional Pain Management

Affiliated Medical Facilities include:

• Encino Medical Surgical Center
• Arcadia Surgical Medical Center
• Methodist Hospital Arcadia California
• Tarzana-Encino Hospital
• San Dimas Hospital

Stanley Alexander M.D.
Sub-Investigator
Specialty: Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Board Certified:

• Internal Medicine
• Rhematology

Eric Chwa M.D.
Sub-Investigator
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Board Certified:

• Internal Medicine

Staff Expertise

Paula Simmons LVN/LPN
psimmons@advancedpain.com
Research Site Manager
Over 16 years experience with Michael MineHart M.D.
Over 18 years experience in pain management, pelvic pain and Interstitial Cystitis
9 years clinical research experience in Pain Studies.
Regulatory Documents Training

Tiffany Rhone
5 years clinical research experience
Areas of research: Low Back pain, Opioid Induced Constipation, Post Herpatic Neuralgia, Hypertension, Diabetis, Pulmonary

Theresa Delgado MA
2+ years experience in clinical research

Patient Demographics

Advanced Pain Institute draws many of the patients for studies from the solo practice of Dr. Michael MineHart. We also have referrals from many of the physicians in the surrounding areas. Some patients are derived from advertisement.

Other Information

To further secure the success of our trials we maintain a bilingual staffing commitment in English and Spanish.

Contact Center

If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the email form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.