6 Questions with Dr.Carlile
An interview with one of the Clinical Trial Network’s
top performing Neurology researchers
Q: What sparked your interest in clinical research?
A: Clinical research allows me to be at the forefront of neurology so I can enrich my understanding of the conditions affecting our patients and offer them the best care possible.
Q: How did you get started with research?
A: Our multi-specialty practice had established a primary care research base with CTNx and I was able to use their experience to build my own research career.
Q: What were some of the biggest barriers to getting started?
A: Getting our first few studies was the most difficult. We had to convince sponsors that we had the capability and patient population to enroll patients and be good stewards of the protocol.
Q: Are there any recent studies that you are particularly proud of or made a major impact for your patients?
A: Our pediatric migraine study has highlighted the lack of therapeutic options for that population and has been very rewarding.
Q: If you were to give advice to another doctor looking to get started with clinical research, what advice would you give them?
A: Research is often demanding and requires attention and vigilance. If you have the interest and desire to do clinical research, it can transform your practice and allows you to offer potential treatments and diagnostic options for patients that don’t exist in the surrounding community.
Q: How has working with CTNx made an impact on your research program?
A: CTNx has taken the regulatory and many logistical burdens off of our site and allowed us to focus on the aspects of clinical research we are most passionate about. The connections with sponsors that CTNx offers is invaluable.
Dr. Carlile’s experience in clinical research and dedication to serving patients is truly commendable. Thank you for being part of the Clinical Trials Network and making a significant impact in the neurology world.
– The CTNx Team
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