Therapeutic Expertise | CNS & Neurology

Clinical Research in Central Nervous System & Neurology

ECN's network brings together experienced neurology research sites conducting CNS clinical trials across a wide range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

OVERVIEW

CNS Clinical Research at ECN

The central nervous system controls everything the body does, from thought and movement to emotion and sensation. Conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord can have wide-ranging impacts on a person's quality of life, making CNS clinical research among the most consequential areas of medical investigation.

ECN's network supports neurological clinical research across diverse conditions and patient populations. Our sites bring the infrastructure and investigator experience needed to advance CNS clinical studies from enrollment through completion.

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Conditions We Treat & Study

Our CNS network supports clinical trials for neurological disorders across the following conditions.

Migraine

A neurological condition causing recurring moderate-to-severe headaches, often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances. ECN sites have experience enrolling participants for migraine studies across multiple trial phases.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive brain disorder affecting memory, cognition, and behavior -- most commonly in adults over 65. Our sites support brain disorder clinical trials focused on early detection, disease modification, and symptom management.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition that affects mood, energy, sleep, and daily functioning. ECN's network conducts neurological clinical trials studying novel treatments for MDD, including therapies targeting cognitive and physical symptoms.

Meet the Dedicated
Principal Investigators

ECN's CNS and neurology research sites are led by board-certified investigators with deep experience in central nervous system clinical research. Our principal investigators bring the clinical expertise and site infrastructure needed to support high-quality CNS clinical studies.


Jasmine Sawhne

MD

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental & Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Lutter Michael (DFW)

Michael Lutter

MD

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental & Disruptive Behavior Disorders
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Samar Jasser

MD

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental & Disruptive Behavior Disorders
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Sandra Combs

MD

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental & Disruptive Behavior Disorders
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Syed Quadri

MD

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental & Disruptive Behavior Disorders

OPEN STUDIES

Enrolling Clinical Research Studies

Site location:

Indiana Medical Research Institute

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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CNS clinical research refers to clinical trials and studies focused on the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. These trials evaluate new therapies for neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, migraine, and major depressive disorder. ECN sites conducting CNS clinical research follow rigorous protocols to ensure participant safety and data quality.

ECN's network supports neurological clinical trials across a range of conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, mood disorders, and pain-related neurological conditions. From early-phase CNS clinical studies to larger efficacy trials, our sites are equipped to manage complex neurological disease research across diverse patient populations.

To participate in CNS clinical research at an ECN site, individuals can connect directly with the nearest participating neurological clinical research site. Eligibility is determined by each trial's inclusion criteria, and study coordinators guide participants through the screening and enrollment process.

ECN functions as an integrated CNS clinical research organization with a multi-site network of experienced neurological clinical research sites. Our centralized support and local investigator expertise enable efficient startup, strong enrollment, and consistent data quality across all clinical trials for neurological disorders.