Advancing Heart Care Through Clinical Research | ProMedica Heart Institute

As a ProMedica patient, you may have the opportunity to join heart-related clinical trials. These trials help researchers evaluate new medicines, treatments and medical devices. Participating in clinical trials as a patient can offer access to emerging therapies, extra support and monitoring from heart care experts. It also gives you the unique opportunity to contribute to future medical advances, and may give you a more active role in understanding and managing your condition.

ProMedica offers industry sponsors an experienced cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery research team. Learn more at the bottom of this page.

To find the most up-to-date listing of clinical trials available at ProMedica or nationwide, we encourage you to visit ClinicalTrials.gov, U.S. National Institutes of Health.

Learn more about participating in clinical trials at ProMedica.

Study Team Contacts

Abeer Abu-Saif, RN, BSN, MSN, Clinical Research Coordinator
Abeer.Abu-Saif@ProMedica.org, 419-291-3472

Sonya Inderrieden, RN, BSN, Clinical Research Coordinator
Sonya.Inderrieden@ProMedica.org, 419-291-3471

John Menezes, RN, CCRC, Clinical Research Coordinator
John.Menezes@ProMedica.org, 419-291-1360

Lani Brighton, RN, CCRC, Clinical Research Coordinator
Lani.Brighton@ProMedica.org, 419-291-2373

Vanessa Young, RN, Clinical Research Coordinator
Vanessa.Young@ProMedica.org, 419-291-3757

Annmarie Ziehr, RN, BSN, Clinical Research Coordinator
Annmarie.Ziehr@ProMedica.org, 419-291-3649

Why Sponsors Choose ProMedica

ProMedica Heart Institute delivers nationally recognized cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical excellence supported by advanced techniques and a strong commitment to innovation. Our teams specialize in valve repair and replacement, CABG, aortic surgery and complex reoperations, with minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches that support better outcomes.

Robust specialty clinics in heart failure, structural heart and heart rhythm provide easy access for patients. Our active role in device and drug trials, along with our national awards and accreditations, reflects a consistent dedication to high quality, forward thinking cardiac care.

Comprehensive Research Infrastructure

Our clinical trials are founded in a comprehensive research infrastructure that includes:

  • Experienced investigators with a strong record in FDA-regulated device, drug and outcomes based trials.
  • Six experienced cardiac and CT surgery clinical research coordinators.
  • Efficient study start up supported by coordinated internal processes. We have the ability to start contract and budget negotiations while preparing IRB application.
  • Advanced imaging capabilities and dedicated research infrastructure.
  • Access to diverse patient populations across multiple communities, strengthening enrollment and real world data quality.
  • Dedicated, experienced Investigational Drug pharmacists.

Multidisciplinary Clinical Team

With ProMedica Heart Institute, you have a strong, multidisciplinary network across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan that includes:

  • More than 70 heart specialists across the region.
  • Six electrophysiology cardiologists performing 2,700+ procedures and 900+ device implants annually.
  • Forty cardiologists providing comprehensive nonsurgical care.
  • Five cardiothoracic surgeons completing over 1,000 surgeries in 2023 and more than 10,000 since 2005.
  • Twelve interventional cardiologists offering advanced structural heart interventions.
  • Two pediatric cardiologists.
  • Dedicated cardiac imaging experts.
  • The only hospital in the region (ProMedica Toledo Hospital) staffed 24/7 by a cardiologist, ensuring immediate consultation and rapid response for acute cardiac events.

IRB Flexibility and Oversight

  • Experienced local IRB with reciprocity agreements allowing for Central IRB review of studies.
  • Timely protocol review and rigorous regulatory compliance.
  • Adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

ProMedica is actively seeking sponsors to grow our offerings for our cardiac patients.

 

Contact Us

Rajendra Kattar, MD, FACC
President, ProMedica Heart Institute

Michael Moront, MD
Medical Director, Heart Service Line Research, ProMedica

Jacki Stedman, MPH
Associate Vice President, ProMedica Research

Office Phone: 419-291-8027
Email: research@promedica.org