Allergy Research | Orlando ENT Associates

Our Clinical Research Program

Orlando ENT and Allergy collaborates with numerous pharmaceutical companies, contributing to the introduction of sinus, allergy and asthma medications widely utilized today.

If you wish to delve deeper into our clinical research program and explore ongoing studies open for enrollment, kindly complete the form provided below.

What can patients expect from a clinical trial?

Clinical trials are essential for bringing new medications to market and are carefully designed scientific studies overseen by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The trials, conducted by pharmaceutical companies known as sponsors, aim to answer specific medical questions about investigational or existing drugs.

FDA collaboration with sponsors ensures the safety and efficacy of medications before release. Trials involve animal and human testing, with patient volunteers playing a crucial role. Trusted medical practices, or investigative sites, recruit participants since sponsors lack direct patient access. Safety measures include close monitoring, lab tests, EKGs, and oversight by institutional review boards (IRBs) to protect patients' rights and welfare.

Trial participation entails a partnership between volunteers and the study team, involving careful symptom tracking and periodic site visits for exams and medication supplies. Reasons for participation vary, including access to detailed medical attention, potential early access to new treatments, altruistic contributions to medical science, and the provision of study-related care at no cost, with compensation for time and travel for most protocols.

Refractory Chronic Cough Study

Inclusion Criteria:

Capable of giving signed informed consent
Refractory chronic cough (including unexplained chronic cough) for at least one year
Women of child-bearing potential must use a highly effective contraception method during the study and for at least 14 days after the last dose
Ages Eligible for Study - 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult )
Sexes Eligible for Study - All

Qualified participants will receive:

Compensation for time and travel
Study related medications and medical care
Medical care supervised by one of our board certified physicians

Our research center is located at Waterford Lakes:

11317 Lake Underhill Rd, Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32825

About this facility

Perform Phase III and IV trials.
Has all the emergency equipment needed for adverse events.
Provides ample space for monitors to work with phone, fax and copy machines readily available.
Is conveniently located in a densely populated area with easy access to the main expressways and airports.

Visit ClinicalTrials.gov

Our Patients

Our extensive patient database, both national and international, is a result of our longstanding reputation in the community. Our diverse patient population includes various ethnicities, races, and age groups.

Our Sponsors

Our lead investigator has worked with several sponsors including GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Regeneron, and OptiNose, among others. We have also worked with all major CROs such as IQVIA, Covance, PPD, and Parexel.

Lead Investigator

Dr. Cecelia Damask, DO, FAOCOHNS, FAAOA, is a comprehensive otolaryngologist, with a specialty focus on Allergy and Sinus Diseases, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She has extensive training in the treatment of allergies and is an expert in the use of biologics for the treatment of allergic disorders.

Learn More about Dr. Damask

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Clinical Trials at Orlando ENT and Allergy