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 Dr. I. Michael MineHart. 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
• Boehinger Ingelhieim
• NeuroMed
• GSK
• Pain Therapeutics
• Durect

Dr. MineHart has been conducting Clinical Trials for over 15 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 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 refrigerator at -20 degrees C
3. Locked drug storage with temperature monitoring
4. Twenty-four hour camera monitoring
5. Comfortable office area with separate monitor space
6. CLIA Certified Laboratory
7. Fax, copier, computer hookups and data lines provided
8. On Site Surgical Center

Investigator Experience

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

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

Affiliated Medical Facilities include:

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

Staff Expertise

Paula Simmons LVN/LPN
psimmons@advancedpain.com Research Site Manager
Over 15 years experience with Michael MineHart M.D.
Over 17 years experience in pain management, pelvic pain and Interstitial Cystitis
6+ years clinical research experience in Pain Studies.
Regulatory Documents Training

Leslie Schoenfeld MA, M.F.T.
12+ years Licensed Clinical Therapist
Full-Time Study Coordinator
Experience in Chronic Pain Studies, including Post Herpatic Neuropathy, Opioid Induced constipation, Osteo-Arthritis.

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 Information

Leslie Schoenfeld
Advanced Pain Research Institute
638 W. Duarte R. Suite 18
Arcadia, CA 91007
USA
Phone: 626-445-2371
Fax: 626-445-2837
EMail: lschoenfeld@advancedpain.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

• A Double-Bind Study to Investigate the Effect of a Single Injection of SAR 164877 (REGN475) on the Reduction of Pain from Vertebral Fracture Due to Osteoporosis.
• A Double-Blind Study to Investigate the Effect of a Single Injection of SAR164877 (REGN475) on reduction of pain from Chronic Pancreatitis

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