
Center Overview
The Neurocare Center for Research has completed
more than 20 clinical trials for leading pharmaceutical companies since
its inception in 2001. The Center develops and conducts investigator
initiated trials and participates in Phase I, II, III, and IV trials in
the areas of neurology, sleep medicine and psychiatry.
Working with direct oversight from our medical director and other
principal investigators, our professional and engaging clinical
coordinators have a record of outstanding success in retaining subjects and providing meticulous data management.
We recruit subjects through our networks, internal databases,
newsletters, newspaper, radio, direct mail advertising, community
education seminars, and health fairs.
Our research program is headquartered at our Center for Sleep in
Newton, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,
signifying adherence to the highest clinical standards.
Our Center for Research is part of Neurocare, Inc., a comprehensive
sleep disorders company established nearly 18 years ago. Through its
Alliances in Sleep Medicine program, Neurocare manages several sleep
disorders programs in hospitals and academic medical centers throughout
New England and the East Coast.

Facility Description
The Neurocare Center for Research is located
in Newton, Massachusetts. This modern, 7,500-square-foot facility
houses six comfortable, attractive, sound-attenuated and private
bedrooms for sleep studies and to conduct overnight data colletion for various trials as needed. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and a
comfortable, dedicated workspace for our clinical research associates.
We provide a comfortable setting for study participants. The newly
decorated bedrooms are equipped with satellite TV, intercoms, comfortable full-sized or electric adjustable beds, and a reading/work
area with desk and chair. Handicap-accessible bathrooms provide all the
comforts of home. A kitchenette is available for study participants to
store and prepare food.
The research suite includes a laboratory/examination room, conference
room, temperature - monitored secure drug storage room, offices for
managers and administrators, and on site storage for document
retention. We reserve an area for visiting study monitors and we provide high speed Internet access, a copy machine, printer, fax machine and supplies.
Our facility is conveniently located from Interstate 128, and offers
free and ample parking on site.

Investigator Experience
Michael P. Biber, MD, ABSM, ABPN, ABIM
- Co-President and Medical Director of Neurocare, Inc.
- Board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine and neurology
- Served as Principal Investigator for more than 20 clinical research trials
- Faculty, Harvard Medical School, since 1974
- Active Medical Staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital
Dr. Biber's clinical trials experience has included Phase II, III,
and IV trials of medications to treat primary insomnia, restless legs
syndrome, narcolepsy, epilepsy, shingles, and multiple sclerosis.
Martha Gilpatrick, MD
Dr. Gilpatrick has served as sub-Principal Investigator for most of the
trials conducted by the Neurocare Center for Research.

Other Information
The Neurocare Center for Research uses a central IRB.

Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Tara Rieu-Werden
Clinical Research Assistant
Neurocare Center for Research
70 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459 USA
Phone: 617-796-7766
Fax: 617-796-9099
E-mail:
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.