Clinical research, close to home
Take part in a clinical research study at our Miami site. Our medical team guides you from your first call to your final visit.
- Pre-screening by phone
- Doctor-led studies
- Compensation may apply
- Broward, Miami-Dade & MonroeThe counties we serve from our Miami site
- Pre-screening by phoneA coordinator reviews the basics with you
- Monday to Friday7:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Vitas Medical Plaza16875 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 208, Miami
Access to new options, with a team beside you
Every study is explained up front: what it involves, how long it lasts, and what you receive for your time.
- Treatment
Access to new treatment options
Studies evaluate investigational treatments that are not yet available to the public.
- Care
Care from a medical team
Study doctors and a clinical coordinator monitor your progress from start to finish.
- Compensation
Compensation for your time
You may be compensated for your time and travel. The amount varies by study.
- Eligibility
Open to everyone
Our studies welcome people of every background and age group.
Five stages, explained before you start
Every study follows the same path. You can ask questions at every one of these stages.
Pre-screening
We review the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria with you and check other suitability questions. This may include a short telephone interview.
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Other suitability questions
- Often a short telephone interview
Your safety comes first, at every stage
Clinical trials follow strict ethical and scientific standards. These are the protections every participant has.
- You decide with full information
Before anything begins you receive an Informed Consent Form that explains the study's purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and your rights.
- A doctor is in charge
A Principal Investigator, often a certified medical doctor, oversees each study alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Strict oversight
Trials follow ethical and scientific standards set by regulatory authorities such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Always voluntary
Taking part is your choice, and you can ask questions at every stage.
- Call or send the form
Tell us how to reach you. No medical details are needed yet.
- A coordinator reviews the basics
We go over the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria with you, often in a short telephone interview.
- Screening visit
If the basics match, we schedule your screening visit at our site.
See where your visits happen
A purpose-built research site: exam rooms, an on-site laboratory, and private rooms for longer visits.
Reception, exam rooms, the on-site laboratory, and private rooms for longer visits, all on one floor of the Vitas Medical Plaza.
The front reception desk at Future Life Clinical Trials 
An examination room with an exam table and supplies 
The laboratory bench with sink, cabinets, and equipment 
Centrifuges and sample supplies on the laboratory bench 
A private overnight room with a bed and a television 
The study coordinators' office with workstations and study boards 
Monitored freezers and refrigerator for investigational product and samples 
The hallway leading to the conference room and exam rooms
The people you will meet
Trained clinical research professionals, committed to our participants and our community.
- Alejandro SantosDirector of Research & Development
- Carlos LinaresSite Director / Managing Partner
- Dr. Nayle AraguezPrincipal Investigator
- Eduardo LiermoManaging Partner
- Suzet DiazAdministrative Coordinator
- Noraisy GonzalezClinical Research Coordinator
Got questions? We're here to help
Send it with the form below and a coordinator will answer during business hours.
What are clinical research studies?
Clinical research studies, also known as clinical trials, are scientific investigations that evaluate the safety, efficacy, and potential side effects of medical treatments, interventions, or procedures in humans. They are how medical knowledge advances and how new therapies are developed.
- Participants
- Volunteers enroll to contribute to medical science or to potentially benefit from an experimental treatment.
- Investigational products
- Trials may involve investigational drugs, medical devices, vaccines, procedures, or behavioral interventions.
- Phase I
- Assesses safety and dosage levels.
- Phase II
- Evaluates efficacy and further assesses safety.
- Phase III
- Compares the investigational product with standard treatments for overall effectiveness, safety, and side effects.
- Phase IV
- Monitors long-term safety and effectiveness in a broader population after the product is approved.
- Informed consent
- Before participating, you must understand the study's purpose, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and your rights as a participant.
- Regulatory oversight
- Trials follow strict ethical and scientific standards set by regulatory authorities such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Data and results
- Researchers collect and analyze data throughout the trial. Findings are shared through scientific publications, conferences, and regulatory submissions.
How can I participate?
We are continuously conducting new studies. Whether you want more information, want to help develop new treatments, are looking for alternatives for an existing condition, or are seeking care because you lack health insurance, contact us to find out if you qualify for one of our clinical trials.
Our studies are open to individuals of all races, age groups, and ethnic backgrounds.
What are the ongoing studies?
The most accurate and up-to-date information comes from us directly. Call us, send a message through this website, or email us to ask about current studies.
Find out if you qualify. A coordinator will call you back.
Send your details and we will tell you which studies are enrolling and what the next step is.
Register for future studies
Not a match for a current study? Leave your name and phone in our registry and a coordinator will contact you when a new study fits.
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