Mid Hudson Medical Research
Quality Care, Quality Results
Bringing Clinical Research opportunities to The hudson valley
Clinical research is an opportunity for patients and doctors to contribute to medical innovation. Studies are offered at no cost to the patient or their insurance provider, and in most cases offer monetary compensation for participation!
- Studies are sponsored by various pharmaceutical, device, and laboratory companies to conduct FDA approved protocols. The principal investigator for Mid Hudson Medical Research is Dr. Sashi Makam, of Horizon Family Medical Group.
About Medical Research
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- For patients who have uncontrolled painful neuropathy in the lower legs and feet
- Peripheral Neuropathy Studies
- For current and former smokers who have
difficulty breathing. Click here to learn
more about our Asthma studies
- COPD Studies
- For loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
or agitation relating to Alzheimer’s.
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- New studies become available throughout the year! Complete this form and we will notify you if a study of interest becomes available.
- Other Studies
- For individuals who have experienced a CV
event or are considered high risk.
- Cardiovascular Disease
For individuals who have difficulty breathing
despite medication. Click here to learn
more about our Asthma studies
- Asthma Studies
Recruiting and Upcoming Studies
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Our Team
Dr. Makam is a Board-Certified Internist with
Horizon Family Medical Group and has been in
practice for more than 25 years. Dr. Makam
founded Mid Hudson Medical Research in 2007 to
realize his vision of bringing new and innovative
therapy opportunities to the Hudson Valley
community.
Dr. Makam's hands-on approach has led to
successful study enrollment while maintaining the
safety and well-being of participants in more than
150 trials.
Dr. Sashi Makam: Principal Investigator
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Our Team
Jessica is board certified with 13
years of experience as a Physician
Assistant. She received her degree in
Physician Assistant studies from
Rochester Institute of Technology in
2011. Upon graduation, Jessica left
Western New York and returned to
the Hudson Valley where she grew up.
Johanna Pagan: Sub-Investigator
Jessica Wayman: Sub-Investigator
Ms. Pagan, fluent in English and Spanish, has
been a part of the Bronx, NY community for
over 20 years, where she attended CUNY
Lehman College to earn her BSN. In 2012,
she completed her Master's in Nursing at
the College of New Rochelle, with a
specialty in Family Practice Nursing. Ms.
Pagan has extensive Nursing and Nurse
Practitioner experience in cardiology, pain
management and neurololgy-Epilepsy
where she participated in various epilepsy
research projects.
Ms. Pagan currently practices at KezMed Medical PC, Cardiology private practice
located in Bronx, NY., Montefiore St. Lukes Newburgh, where she practices
Emergency Medicine and has been a Sub-Investigator with Mid-Hudson Medical
Research, where she works alongside Sashi Makam, MD, in various clinical research
trials.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life support, and
Advanced Trauma Life Support. Additionally, she preceptors at the local
Level II Trauma Center and takes delight in teaching future PAs.
Prior to her current position, she has
worked in Emergency Medicine,
Telemedicine, and Aesthetics and
holds additional certifications in
Frequently Asked
Questions
- A placebo is a material that appears identical to the test therapy except it does not have the
active ingredients of the test therapy. The purpose of placebos in clinical research is to ensure
there is no "placebo response," ie, participants' health improves as well on the study therapy as the
placebo. A placebo response would indicate that the study therapy is as effective as not taking
any additional therapy. The studies at MHM Research may include a placebo, or they may be
compared to another medication or therapy. Inclusion of placebo or comparator therapies vary by
study, but this information will be disclosed to you in the informed consent form, prior to your
participation.
- What is a placebo and are they included in
clinical research studies?
- Clinical research studies are conducted in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Prior to your participation, you will be provided with an Informed Consent form which will provide
the full study details, including the length of participation, number of visits, information about the
study therapy, and any potential risks or benefits that may arise from your participation. The
information collected for the purpose of research will be done so in a way that will be
disassociated from the participants personally identifiable information.
- What types of protections are there for people
participating in clinical research studies?
- Why should a patient take a study medication
when they can just take one that is approved?
- Are there any risks involved when a person
participates in a clinical research study?
All medications, whether they are already approved or not, carry the potential for risks or side
effects. During the consent discussion, detailed information about the potential risks are
explained to the participant. Even though risks may have been identified, it does not mean that it
is expected that the participant will experience any of the potential risks or side effects. The
study doctor will be available to address any questions or concerns of the participant.
During the informed consent discussion, participants are provided with alternative options to
participation. There are many reasons why someone may choose to participate in a trial. Many
participants view the access to study-related care and therapies at no cost as a potential benefit.
The decision whether to participate in a trial or seek treatment elsewhere is ultimately left to each
individual.
- Where can I reach you to find out if I qualify to
participate in a study being conducted at your site?
Call us Toll-Free at 845-674-9398, email us at crc@mhmresearch.com or complete one of our
study-specific questionnaires or our general questionnaire and a study coordinator can let you
know if you qualify!
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- Mid Hudson Medical Research
- Located right next to the horizon family medical group