News story “New RSV Vaccine Being Tested in Nashville Trials” originally ran on Nashville News Channel 5 here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — RSV cases are on the rise and now a concern leading into winter months. Cases are spiking to numbers that haven’t been seen since 2019. The respiratory virus typically impacts children or people …
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By Ken Coleman, Clinical Trial Participant Several years ago, I saw an ad for a clinical trial for heartburn medicine. I had several of the symptoms the ad mentioned, like pain in my throat and a burning feeling in my chest that would last a while. I thought, “why not?” and entered my name. I …
The Nashville Business Journal has named Clinical Research Associates President and CEO Linda Schipani as an Entrepreneur of the Year in the newspaper’s Healthcare Innovation Awards in 2021. Linda was nominated and selected due to her leadership and innovation in clinical trial recruitment and administration during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Under Linda’s guidance, CRA …
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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Clinical Research Associates in Nashville is enrolling adults into their RSV vaccine study. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is something typically found in children, but it can impact older adults too. RSV causes cold-like symptoms and can lead to serious illnesses — like bronchitis or pneumonia — and sometimes death. In …
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We are absolutely committed to all our COVID-19 vaccine trial participants who have selflessly volunteered to participate in our studies and were amongst the first in the world to receive the COVID vaccine. We plan to provide a third dose to all interested, eligible participants aged 16 years and over who remain in follow-up within …
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Meharry Medical College and Clinical Research Associates are working together to raise awareness about pediatric COVID vaccine clinical trials in Nashville and recruit patients as young students return to school this month. There is currently no COVID-19 vaccine authorized for children younger than 12 years old, despite the growing need to guard against the Delta …
The CDC issued a warning to clinicians and caregivers on June 10 regarding an inter-seasonal increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in parts of the southern United States including Tennessee. What this means in plain English is that doctors are worried about RSV in the summer, a time in which respiratory diseases like these …
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What is the best migraine treatment? There are many options available according to WebMd, like using a cold pack, heating pad, or dimming the lights. There are several medications available for treatment as well according to the Mayo Clinic, but approved medicines might not work for everyone. Clinical Research Associates is coordinating a clinical trial …
Original story ran on WSMV Nashville News 4 here Teen Encouraging Others to Join Vaccine Trial NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – A local 16-year-old encourages others to participate in a COVID-19 teen vaccine trial. The Novavax Vaccine will hold a trial that aims to see how effective it is in children ages 12 to 17. Lipscomb …
Mayor Cooper, Clinical Research Associates, Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Thank COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Volunteers Volunteers have once again come to the aid of Nashvillians. Last fall and winter, more than 1,400 selfless neighbors, friends and family members enrolled in clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines through Clinical Research Associates, Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt …
