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August 15, 2024


Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Research

Qualified volunteers may receive the following at no cost:

  • investigational vaccine or medication
  • study-related care from a local doctor
  • possible compensation

Health insurance isn’t required to participate.
Ask your doctor or contact our clinic for more information.

For more information, call our office or sign up below, and our friendly staff will call you!



  • Fleming Island
  • Jacksonville Borland Groover
  • Jacksonville University Blvd.
  • Jacksonville Westside
  • Nature Coast – Crystal River
  • Nature Coast – Inverness
  • St. Augustine
Fleming Island
Jacksonville Borland Groover
Jacksonville University Blvd.
Jacksonville Westside
Nature Coast – Crystal River
Nature Coast – Inverness
St. Augustine


This research study is enrolling at:


Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 621-0390



Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
4085 University Blvd., South
Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 730-0166



St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
100 Whetstone Place,
Suites 300 – 301,
St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904) 209-0043



Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 621-0390



Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
4085 University Blvd., South
Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 730-0166



St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
100 Whetstone Place,
Suites 300 – 301,
St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904) 209-0043



ENCORE Borland Groover Clinical Research
4800 Belfort Road, Suite 301
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 680-0871



Westside Center for Clinical Research
810 Lane Avenue South
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 693-1490



Nature Coast Clinical Research – Inverness
411 West Highland Boulevard
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 341-2100



Nature Coast Clinical Research – Crystal River
6122 West Corporate Oaks Drive
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 861-1865



Learn More

If you want us to contact you about our research studies call (904) 730-0166 or sign up below!


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January 6, 2023
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    Click on the drop-down below to see the criteria for each location. 

    Or sign up at the bottom of this page, and our office will call you!


    • Jacksonville: Westside – Study (MK0616-015)
    • Fleming Island – Study (VICTORION-1)
    • St. Augustine – Study (MK0616-015)
    • St. Augustine – Study (VICTORION-1)
    Jacksonville: Westside – Study (MK0616-015)

    Fleming Island – Study (VICTORION-1)

    Cardiovascular Disease Risk Research

    Is your LDL cholesterol between 70 and 190? If so, you may be at risk for major cardiovascular events even if you are not experiencing heart symptoms. Preventing a heart attack and stroke is the best line of defense. Cardiovascular disease can cause major cardiovascular events including heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Research on new medications is needed to help prevent major cardiovascular events.

    We are conducting a research study for volunteers that will evaluate an investigational preventative medication for patients with an increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease.

    You may be eligible if you:

    • Are 40-79 years old
    • Have LDL cholesterol levels between 70 and 190 mg/dL
    • Have NOT had a major cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke
    • Are at an increased risk of a first major cardiovascular event, defined by one or more of the following:
      • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
      • High coronary artery calcium (CAC) score
      • Elevated Lipoprotein (a) or hsCRP
      • South Asian Ancestry
      • A family member with cardiovascular disease
      • Pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, or gestational diabetes)
      • Metabolic syndrome
      • Chronic Inflammatory disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE), psoriasis (>10% of the body), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or HIV/AIDS

    There are additional criteria to meet to qualify for this study. Volunteers who qualify for our study will receive study-related medication and medical exams at no cost, along with a stipend for time and travel. No health insurance is required to participate.

    For more information call

    (904) 621-0390

    Or sign up below, and our friendly staff will call you!

    St. Augustine – Study (MK0616-015)

    St. Augustine – Study (VICTORION-1)

    Cardiovascular Disease Risk Research 

     Is your LDL cholesterol between 70 and 190? If so, you may be at risk for major cardiovascular events even if you are not experiencing heart symptoms. Preventing a heart attack and stroke is the best line of defense. Cardiovascular disease can cause major cardiovascular events including heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Research on new medications is needed to help prevent major cardiovascular events. 

     

    We are conducting a research study for volunteers that will evaluate an investigational preventative medication for patients with an increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease. 

     

    You may be eligible if you:

    • Are 40-79 years old
    • Have LDL cholesterol levels between 70 and 190 mg/dL
    • Have NOT had a major cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke
    • Are at an increased risk of a first major cardiovascular event, defined by one or more of the following:
      • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
      • High coronary artery calcium (CAC) score
      • Elevated Lipoprotein (a) or hsCRP
      • South Asian Ancestry
      • A family member with cardiovascular disease
      • Pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, or gestational diabetes)
      • Metabolic syndrome
      • Chronic Inflammatory disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE), psoriasis (>10% of the body), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or HIV/AIDS

     

    There are additional criteria to meet to qualify for this study. Volunteers who qualify for our study will receive study-related medication and medical exams at no cost, along with a stipend for time and travel. No health insurance is required to participate. 

    For more information call
    (904) 209-0043
    Or sign up below, and our friendly staff will call you! 



    This research study is enrolling at:


    Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
    1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
    Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
    (904) 621-0390



    St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
    100 Whetstone Place,
    Suites 300 – 301,
    St. Augustine, FL 32086

    (904) 209-0043



    Westside Center for Clinical Research
    810 Lane Avenue South
    Jacksonville, FL 32205
    (904) 693-1490



    Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
    1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
    Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
    (904) 621-0390



    Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    4085 University Blvd., South
    Suite 1
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    (904) 730-0166



    St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
    100 Whetstone Place,
    Suites 300 – 301,
    St. Augustine, FL 32086

    (904) 209-0043



    ENCORE Borland Groover Clinical Research
    4800 Belfort Road, Suite 301
    Jacksonville, FL 32256
    (904) 680-0871



    Westside Center for Clinical Research
    810 Lane Avenue South
    Jacksonville, FL 32205
    (904) 693-1490



    Nature Coast Clinical Research – Inverness
    411 West Highland Boulevard
    Inverness, FL 34452
    (352) 341-2100



    Nature Coast Clinical Research – Crystal River
    6122 West Corporate Oaks Drive
    Crystal River, FL 34429
    (352) 861-1865



    Learn More

    If you want us to contact you about our research studies call (904) 730-0166 or sign up below!


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    August 28, 2020

    COVID-19 research studies are available. If you are interested in participating, sign up below.
    Health insurance isn’t required to participate.
    Ask your doctor or contact our clinic for more information

    Stipends are available for most of our research studies.

    Click on the drop-down below to see the criteria for each location. 

    Or sign up at the bottom of this page, and our office will call you!


    • Jacksonville: University Blvd – Study (Oral COVID-19 Vaccine)
    • Fleming Island – Study (Oral COVID-19 Vaccine)
    Jacksonville: University Blvd – Study (Oral COVID-19 Vaccine)

    Fleming Island – Study (Oral COVID-19 Vaccine)



    This research study is enrolling at:


    Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    4085 University Blvd., South
    Suite 1
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    (904) 730-0166



    Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
    1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
    Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
    (904) 621-0390



    Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
    1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
    Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
    (904) 621-0390



    Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    4085 University Blvd., South
    Suite 1
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    (904) 730-0166



    St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
    100 Whetstone Place,
    Suites 300 – 301,
    St. Augustine, FL 32086

    (904) 209-0043



    ENCORE Borland Groover Clinical Research
    4800 Belfort Road, Suite 301
    Jacksonville, FL 32256
    (904) 680-0871



    Westside Center for Clinical Research
    810 Lane Avenue South
    Jacksonville, FL 32205
    (904) 693-1490



    Nature Coast Clinical Research – Inverness
    411 West Highland Boulevard
    Inverness, FL 34452
    (352) 341-2100



    Nature Coast Clinical Research – Crystal River
    6122 West Corporate Oaks Drive
    Crystal River, FL 34429
    (352) 861-1865



    Learn More

    If you want us to contact you about our research studies call (904) 730-0166 or sign up below!


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    December 11, 2019


    If you have diabetes, you may qualify for one of our research studies.

    Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:

    • investigational medication
    • study-related care from a local doctor
    • possible compensation
    Health insurance isn’t required to participate.
    Ask your doctor or contact our clinic for more information.

    For more information call:

    (904) 730-0166
    Or sign up below!


    • Jacksonville: University Blvd – Study (REVITALIZE)
    • Fleming Island – Study (Novo Nordisk)
    Jacksonville: University Blvd – Study (REVITALIZE)
    Fleming Island – Study (Novo Nordisk)



    This research study is enrolling at:


    Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    4085 University Blvd., South, Suite 1
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    (904) 730-0166



    Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
    1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
    Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
    (904) 621-0390



    Learn More

    If you want us to contact you about our research studies call (904) 730-0166 or sign up below!

    BELOW ARE HIDDEN ROWS

    Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
    1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
    Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
    (904) 621-0390



    Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    4085 University Blvd., South
    Suite 1
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    (904) 730-0166



    St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
    100 Whetstone Place,
    Suites 300 – 301,
    St. Augustine, FL 32086

    (904) 209-0043



    ENCORE Borland Groover Clinical Research
    4800 Belfort Road, Suite 301
    Jacksonville, FL 32256
    (904) 680-0871



    Westside Center for Clinical Research
    810 Lane Avenue South
    Jacksonville, FL 32205
    (904) 693-1490



    Nature Coast Clinical Research – Inverness
    411 West Highland Boulevard
    Inverness, FL 34452
    (352) 341-2100



    Nature Coast Clinical Research – Crystal River
    6122 West Corporate Oaks Drive
    Crystal River, FL 34429
    (352) 861-1865




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    April 28, 2020


      If you are a healthy volunteer interested in research, you may qualify for one of our studies.
      Healthy Volunteer Study Opportunities:
      • Vaccine Studies
        • COVID-19
        • Influenza
        • RSV
        • Norovirus
      Qualified volunteers may receive at no cost:
      • investigational medication
      • study-related care from a local doctor
      • possible compensation
      Health insurance isn’t required to participate.
      Ask your doctor or contact our clinic for more information
      (904) 730-0166
      Or sign up below!


      • Fleming Island
      • Jacksonville Borland Groover
      • Jacksonville University Blvd.
      • Jacksonville Westside
      • Nature Coast – Crystal River
      • Nature Coast – Inverness
      • St. Augustine
      Fleming Island
      Jacksonville Borland Groover
      Jacksonville University Blvd.
      Jacksonville Westside
      Nature Coast – Crystal River
      Nature Coast – Inverness
      St. Augustine


      This research study is enrolling at:


      Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
      1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
      Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
      (904) 621-0390



      Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
      4085 University Blvd., South
      Suite 1
      Jacksonville, FL 32216
      (904) 730-0166



      St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
      100 Whetstone Place,
      Suites 300 – 301,
      St. Augustine, FL 32086

      (904) 209-0043



      Nature Coast Clinical Research – Crystal River
      6122 West Corporate Oaks Drive
      Crystal River, FL 34429
      (352) 861-1865



      Nature Coast Clinical Research – Inverness
      411 West Highland Boulevard
      Inverness, FL 34452
      (352) 341-2100



      Westside Center for Clinical Research
      810 Lane Avenue South
      Jacksonville, FL 32205
      (904) 693-1490



      BELOW ARE HIDDEN ROWS

      Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
      1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
      Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
      (904) 621-0390



      Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
      4085 University Blvd., South
      Suite 1
      Jacksonville, FL 32216
      (904) 730-0166



      St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
      100 Whetstone Place,
      Suites 300 – 301,
      St. Augustine, FL 32086

      (904) 209-0043



      ENCORE Borland Groover Clinical Research
      4800 Belfort Road, Suite 301
      Jacksonville, FL 32256
      (904) 680-0871



      Westside Center for Clinical Research
      810 Lane Avenue South
      Jacksonville, FL 32205
      (904) 693-1490



      Nature Coast Clinical Research – Inverness
      411 West Highland Boulevard
      Inverness, FL 34452
      (352) 341-2100



      Nature Coast Clinical Research – Crystal River
      6122 West Corporate Oaks Drive
      Crystal River, FL 34429
      (352) 861-1865



      Learn More

      If you want us to contact you about our research studies call (904) 730-0166 or sign up below!


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      January 30, 2020

      What was I doing? How often do we find ourselves asking this frustrating question?  First, we begin to worry that there may be something going on with our memory. Then, we wonder who can help us. This is what motivated JCCR’s CEO, Michael Koren, M.D. to begin the process of developing our Memory Program. The program was designed to offer people 60 years old or older an opportunity to be evaluated and tested in a comfortable, private setting.
      The visit involves an assessment of your medical history and medications, a discussion of any concerns, and a verbal memory test.  If you are interested in a confidential memory screening, please call one of these offices:
      Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research       (904) 730-0166
      Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research       (904) 621-0390

      • What to Expect During Our Free Memory Screening
      What to Expect During Our Free Memory Screening

      *This assessment is only available at Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research and Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research*

      If you are experiencing memory loss, you are not alone. Roughly 40% of the population 65 and older experience associated memory impairment, according to the National Institutes of Health. Dementia is the broad category of cognitive impairment with subtypes like Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Bodies, Vascular Dementia, and others.  Although there have been many breakthroughs in memory research, there is still no cure for memory loss.

      What is a Memory Assessment?

      A memory assessment tests for cognitive impairment. The assessment is a 30-point test and is widely used for assessing dementia and Alzheimers. The type of  test we use is known as the MMSE or mini-mental state exam. The MMSE assessment is a key step toward making a diagnosis.

      Who Should Be Tested?

      Memory loss can be a sign of aging. However, there are differences between normal signs of aging and memory loss that can lead to dementia and other diseases. If you are still able to work or live independently it is likely that you are just showing signs of age-related memory loss. On the other hand, if your memory loss is disrupting your life, it is time for a memory assessment.

      Other signs to look out for include:

      • Asking the same questions repeatedly
      • Forgetting common words while speaking
      • Mixing up uncommon words like “Chair” and “TV’
      • Taking longer to complete familiar tasks
      • Putting items in odd places like your wallet in the fridge
      • Getting lost in familiar areas
      • Quick changes in mood or behavior for no reason

      How Our  Free Memory Assessment Works

      If you are unsure or worried about yourself or a loved one, you can get a MMSE free of charge for ages 50 and up at our Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research location. If you decide to schedule an appointment, plan to be at our facility for about an hour and a half. During that time, one of our experienced clinical coordinators will ask you a series of specific questions about your memory.

      The MMSE assesses orientation to time, orientation to place, word recall, calculations, naming, repetition, comprehension, reading, writing and drawing. At your appointment, your clinical coordinator will also have you go through a memory questionnaire, which simply asks about the symptoms you are having on a daily basis.

      Afterward, your results will be given to you and there will be a clinical investigator on-site to answer any questions you may have. As mentioned, there is no cure for memory-loss associated diseases, but the strides science has made in recent years has been astounding thanks to clinical trials.

      If you or a loved one is experiencing severe memory loss you may want to consider a clinical trial. There are many benefits to participating including one-on-one personal care from a physician and access to the latest experimental medication. Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research, member of ENCORE Research Group is now enrolling in memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease research studies. If you would like to learn more or schedule an appointment, call 904-730-0166.



      Our Memory Assessment is Offered At:


      Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
      4085 University Blvd., South Suite 1
      Jacksonville, FL 32216
      (904) 730-0166



      Fleming Island Center for Clinical Research
      1679 Eagle Harbor Parkway
      Suite D, 2nd Floor Fleming Island, FL 32003
      (904) 621-0390



      Learn More

      If you want us to contact you about our research studies call (904) 730-0166 or sign up below!


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      As a proven clinical research organization, we take every precaution to ensure the safety of and maximize the value for our research volunteers. Qualified doctors, nurses and study coordinators on staff provide support and care throughout the research trial. Participation is always voluntary. We appreciate the time and effort that research volunteers bring to this important process.

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