About Us
CLINICAL TRIALS & RESEARCH FACILITY
Endocrinology Research Associates, Inc. is a subsidiary of Endocrinology Associates, Inc. and was founded by Elena A. Christofides, MD FACE in 2000. Dr. Christofides is a board certified endocrinologist who is renowned in her field.
Dr. Christofides is dual-board certified in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism as well as Internal Medicine. She has won several awards and recognitions, and she regularly speaks at international and national conferences. Dr. Elena A. Christofides is teaching faculty at The Ohio State University, Ohio University and Mount Carmel Medical Center. Our private practice has been thriving for many years, and now our research division is growing at a quick pace. Endocrinology Research Associates, Inc. is conducting several clinical trials, and we have recently become our own company as an independent clinical research facility.
Current Trials
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
TYPE 1 DIABETES
· At least 18 years old
· Diagnosed at least 6 months
· Using basal/bolus insulin combo or pump
· Previous heart attack (not required)
· No cancer treatment for 5 years
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TYPE 2 DIABETES
· At least 18 years old
· Diagnosed at least 6 months
· Taking any medication for diabetes
· Using basal/bolus insulin combo
· Previous heart attack (not required)
· Kidney failure (not required)
· No cancer treatment for 5 years
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GASTROPARESIS
· At least 18 years old
· Diabetes for at least 5 years (type 1 or 2)
· 3 months history of symptoms of GP (nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting)
· Not Allergic to or intolerant of egg, wheat, milk, or algae
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HEART ATTACK
· Diabetics at least 50 years old
· Non-Diabetics at least 45 years old
· History of heart attack as recent as 2 weeks
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LOW TESTOSTERONE
· Men 45 to 80 years of age with low testosterone levels
· Have evidence of cardiovascular (CV) disease or are at an increased risk for CV disease
· Not treated with testosterone in the past 6 months
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STROKE
· At least 18 years old
· History of stroke
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LIVER DISEASE STUDIES
· Age: 18-75
· Diagnosed with Liver Disease, Fatty Liver, NASH/NAFLD
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LIPODYSTROPHY
· At least 18 years old
· Diagnosed with Lipodystrophy or Leptin Deficiency
· Taking or willing to take metreleptin
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