Gastroenterology Research Associates, LLC dedicated to the care of patients with GI disorders, provides a full spectrum of liver and digestive disease treatments including management of the area's significant Hepatitis-C population. Comprised of three board-certified Gastroenterologists, a certified Nurse Practitioner and two full time clinical research coordinators, GRA performs more than 5000 procedures annually in its endocsopy center. Networked with a vast group of referring physicians, GRA has access to a very large and diverse patient database. The center is located in a western suburb of New York City and is accessible by public transportation and major highways.

Mission Statement. Gastroenterology Research Associates, LLC is committed to providing the highest level of patient care while promoting the advancements of pharmaceutical research and giving our patients an opportunity for a better quality of life without compromising their privacy, safety, or well-being.

Therapeutic studies (Phases II, III, and IV) include but are not limited to:

• Chronic Hepatitis C
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Clostridium Difficile Diarrhea
• Colon Cancer Prevention
• Constipation
• Crohn's Disease
• Erosive Esophagitis
• Gastroparesis
• Functional Dyspepsia
• GERD
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Irritible Bowel Syndrome
• Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis

Gastroenterology Research Associates, LLC is a dedicated research center for the study of GI and liver related disorders. GRA is affiliated with an independent endoscopy center and offers an on-site IV infusion suite. In addition, GRA performs M2A Diagnostic capsule endoscopy, pH testing, hydrogen breath test and BRAVO pH monitoring. The center is easily accessible by public transportation and the major highways I-78, I-80 and I-287.

John. M. Dalena, MD, director of clinical research has more than 10 years experience conducting Phase II, III and IV trials. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Dalena serves as Chairman of the Department of Gastroenterology for Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Darren. R. Blumberg, MD is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and has 4 years clinical research experience.

Purnima Balachandran, MD is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has recently completed a Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Donna J. C. Fanelli, MSN, NP-C is a certified Nurse Practitioner with 8 years clinical research experience. Member of ACRP.

Luz Marcela Merchan, CCRC, has 5 years clinical research experience with both in-patient and out-patient clinical trials. Certified IATA for shipping of dangerous goods.

Veronica Yung, RA, has 1 year experience in clinical research. Certified IATA for shipping of dangerous goods.

The practice itself has a database of over 20,000 patients, and a large referral base of physicians within four neighboring counties.

We use Central IRB We meet or exceed projected enrollment for 90% of studies conducted.

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

• HORIZON Therapeutics protocol HZ-CA-301: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of HZT-501 in Subjects Requiring NSAID Treatment
• A Clinical Research Study for Adults with Moderately-to Severely-Active Crohn’s Disease
• A Study to Investigate the Effect of Two Doses of CREON on Maldigestion in Patients with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Chronic Pancreatitis
• Just hanging in there with your Ulcerative Colitis?

For more information, please contact:

Donna J. C. Fanelli, MSN, NP-C
Director of Clinical Operations
Gastroenterology Research Associates, LLC
65 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 USA
Phone: 973-467-5590
Fax: 973-467-5591
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Last updated on March 17, 2008

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