Help fight disease for all.

InvivoCure conducts evidence-based research to treat and cure disease. By participating, you can help advance new treatments and cures that may benefit people everywhere.

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Current studies at InvivoCure. Each study lists who may qualify.

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    Heart Attack Recovery Study

    For people who had a heart attack in the past 4 weeks

    Research study for recent heart attack survivors, testing an at-home treatment to protect the heart if another one strikes. Must join within 4 weeks of your heart attack.

    You may qualify if you:

    • Are 18 years of age or older
    • Have had a heart attack within the past 4 weeks
    • Have blockages in at least two areas of your heart arteries
    • Also have one of the following: a previous heart attack, diabetes treated with medication, chronic kidney disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), amputation, bypass surgery, or one or more stents in the leg
    • Are comfortable giving yourself a simple practice injection
    See if you may qualify
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    Elevated Lp(a) & Heart Health Research Study

    For people with high Lp(a) who have never had a heart attack, stroke, stent, or bypass

    Research study for people with high Lp(a), an inherited type of cholesterol that raises heart attack risk. The study is evaluating an investigational treatment to see if lowering Lp(a) can help prevent a first heart attack.

    You may qualify if you:

    • Are 50 years of age or older
    • Have high Lp(a), also known as lipoprotein(a)
    • Have never had a heart attack, stroke, or stent/bypass procedure
    • Have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, smoking history, or family history of early heart disease
    • Have evidence of plaque buildup in the arteries, such as coronary artery disease, a high calcium score, carotid artery disease, or peripheral artery disease
    • Have been on stable cholesterol-lowering treatment
    See if you may qualify
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    Heart Failure and Weight Management Study

    For people with heart failure and a BMI of 30 or higher

    Research study evaluating investigational treatment options for people living with heart failure and excess weight, with the goal of keeping hearts healthier and reducing trips to the hospital.

    You may qualify if you:

    • Are 18 years of age or older
    • Have been diagnosed with heart failure
    • Experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling
    • Have a BMI of 30 or higher
    • Are currently receiving treatment from a cardiologist or healthcare provider
    • Have stable heart failure medications
    See if you may qualify
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    Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Walking Study

    For people with poor leg circulation, to help you walk farther with less pain

    Research study evaluating investigational treatment options for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), with the goal of reducing leg pain and helping you walk farther and more comfortably.

    You may qualify if you:

    • Are 18 years of age or older
    • Have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD)
    • Experience leg pain, cramping, or discomfort when walking
    • Have difficulty walking long distances because of circulation problems
    • Have been told you have poor circulation in your legs
    • Are able to participate in walking assessments
    See if you may qualify
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    Advanced Heart Failure Research Study

    For people with heart failure and an implanted defibrillator (ICD)

    Research study evaluating investigational treatment options for people with advanced heart failure and reduced heart pumping function.

    You may qualify if you:

    • Are between 18 and 85 years of age
    • Have been diagnosed with heart failure for at least 6 months
    • Experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling
    • Have been told your heart pumps weakly (ejection fraction of 35% or lower)
    • Have an implanted defibrillator (ICD)
    • Have been on stable heart failure medications
    See if you may qualify

Our promise

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life.

  • We seek evidence-based solutions to serious illnesses.

  • We treat every volunteer with the same care and respect we give our parents and spouses.

  • Safety, compassion, and data excellence remain our top priorities.

How to participate

Help advance new treatments, and get compensated for it. If you are interested in participating in a research study, please let us know. Sponsoring a study? Use the same form and choose Sponsor or CRO.

What happens next

  1. Send the form, or call or text us.
  2. A member of our research team gets in touch to answer your questions.
  3. You decide if taking part is right for you. There is no obligation.

This form is for general inquiries. Please do not send personal health information. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.

Leadership

  • Rodney Samaan, MD, MPH

    Rodney Samaan, MD, MPH

    Co-Founder, InvivoCure

    Long before embarking on clinical research, Dr. Samaan was driven to understand health on a broader scale. That interest in population health across all ages led him to earn his Master of Public Health, followed by his MD from the University of Kentucky and a residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Medical Center. He founded his medical practice, ProgressiveMD, in the San Fernando Valley nearly 15 years ago after completing his cardiology fellowship at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City.

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    He also served inner-city Los Angeles as Chief Medical Officer and Health Informatics and Innovation Director at the federally funded Clínica Romero, advancing population health through data and technology. Today, he is Co-Founder of InvivoCure and Chair of Medicine at Mission Community Hospital, and has appeared as a medical commentator on CNBC and CNN. His public health work includes helping secure a $1 million CDC grant for school-based health initiatives at the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care (NASBHC) in Washington, DC, and earning the Los Angeles Department of Health Services' 2017 Most Innovative Award for a novel telehealth approach to respiratory care.

  • Andrew Young

    Andrew Young

    Co-Founder and Research Director, InvivoCure

    Andrew Young is Co-Founder and Research Director of InvivoCure, an independent clinical research site conducting Phase I–III industry-sponsored studies in cardiology, pulmonology, and cardiometabolic disease. He oversees research and business operations and works with physician investigators, sponsors, and clinical research organizations to complete multicenter clinical trials. His experience also includes helping commercialize diagnostic assays developed by UCLA medical faculty and supporting point-of-care diagnostic development, and separately, a SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic FDA submission.

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    Andrew serves on the board of Taking Control of Your Diabetes, a nonprofit that provides education for people with diabetes and continuing medical education for healthcare professionals. His previous leadership roles include turnaround President and CEO of a clinical reference laboratory, President of a professional medical education and point-of-care diagnostics company, and President and Co-Founder of Intellect, a Quality Management software company acquired by private equity. He holds an MBA from UCLA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and started his career at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Locations

Six InvivoCure research sites across Southern and Central California.

Questions

Before you join a study

Straight answers to what people ask us most.

Cost and safety

Does it cost anything to take part?

Answer coming soon. Call (818) 855-8785 and our team will walk you through it.

Will I be paid for my time?

Answer coming soon. Call (818) 855-8785 and our team will walk you through it.

Do I need health insurance?

Answer coming soon. Call (818) 855-8785 and our team will walk you through it.

Is it safe? Who oversees the study?

Answer coming soon. Call (818) 855-8785 and our team will walk you through it.

Will I get a placebo?

Answer coming soon. Call (818) 855-8785 and our team will walk you through it.

Taking part

How do I find out if I qualify?

Each study above lists who may qualify. Pick the study that fits you and send us a message using the form below, or call (818) 855-8785. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible.

How long does a study take, and how many visits?

Answer coming soon. Call (818) 855-8785 and our team will walk you through it.

Where do study visits take place?

At InvivoCure research sites. See Locations above. The study team will confirm which site applies to your study.

Can I leave a study after I start?

Yes. Taking part in a clinical study is always voluntary. You can leave at any time, for any reason.

I am a sponsor or CRO. How do I start?

Use the form below and choose “Sponsor or CRO”, or email ayoung@invivocure.com.

Still have questions?

Call (818) 855-8785Send a message