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Currently Enrolling Clinical Studies

The following clinical studies are currently enrolling participants in the Greater Peoria area. To learn more about clinical research at Carle Health Methodist Hospital or to enroll in a study, please call the research office at (309) 672-3118.



All of Us – EHR Collection
An NIH-Sponsored Program Building a Diverse Health Database
For more information, contact Savannah at (309) 672-3118.
Principal investigator: Samer Sader, MD

 Diabetes Research


REALYSE-4558 – Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A Research Study Comparing RYBELSUS® to Other Blood Sugar Lowering Tablets in People Living in America with Type 2 Diabetes
For more information, contact Teresa at (309) 672-4808.
Principal investigator: David Trachtenbarg, MD

 Heart and Vascular Research


CHANGE AFib – Atrial Fibrillation
Early Dronedarone Versus Usual Care to Improve Outcomes in Persons with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation
For more information, contact Amanda at (309) 672-3156.
Principal investigator: Alexander Adler, MD

DAPA ACT – Heart Failure
Dapagliflozin and Effect on Cardiovascular Events in Acute Heart Failure - Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 68
For more information, contact Stephanie at (309) 672-3194.
Principal investigator: Alexander Adler, MD

HERMES – Heart Failure and Inflammation
A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People with Heart Failure and Inflammation
For more information, contact Stephanie at (309) 672-3194.
Principal investigator: Alexander Adler, MD

Librexia-ACS – Acute Coronary Syndrome
A Study of Milvexian in Participants After a Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome
For more information, contact Stephanie at (309) 672-3194.
Principal investigator: Alexander Adler, MD

SUMMIT – Heart Failure
A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Participants with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity
For more information, contact Amanda at (309) 672-3156.
Principal investigator: Alexander Adler, MD

VICTOR – Heart Failure
A Study of Vericiguat (MK-1242) in Participants with Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
For more information, contact Teresa at (309) 672-4808.
Principal investigator: Alexander Adler, MD

VICTORION-2-PREVENT – Hyperlipidemia
Study of Inclisiran to Prevent Cardiovascular (CV) Events in Participants With Established Cardiovascular Disease
For more information, contact Teresa at (309) 672-4808.
Principal investigator: Donald Yakel, MD

 Imaging Research


ODYSSEY – MRI and Motor/Cognitive Function
Effect on Body Movement and Mental Skills in Patients Who Received Gadolinium-based Contrast Media for Magnetic Resonance Examination Multiple Times Within 5 Years
For more information, contact Teresa at (309) 672-4808.
Principal investigator: Praveen Sudhindra, MD

 Pediatric Research


TAK-555-3010 – Pediatric Constipation
A Study of Prucalopride for Functional Constipation in Children and Teenagers
For more information, contact Amanda at (309) 672-3156.
Principal investigator: Zahangir Khaled, MD

KEEP – Pediatric Erosive Esophagitis
Protonix Treatment of Maintenance of Healing in Pediatric Participants Aged 1-11 Years and 12-17 Years
For more information, contact Amanda at (309) 672-3156.
Principal investigator: Zahangir Khaled, MD

 Respiratory Research


RESOLUTE – COPD
Efficacy and Safety of Benralizumab in Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with a History of Frequent Exacerbations
For more information, contact Savannah at (309) 672-3118.
Principal investigator: Ravi Kashyap, MD


 Meet Our Team

Samer Sader, MD
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer – Greater Peoria

Vaughn Hanna, MD
Medical Director

Savannah Cranford
Clinical Research Manager
savannah.cranford@carle.com | (309) 672-3118

Teresa Osmulski
Clinical Research Coordinator II
teresa.osmulski@carle.com | (309) 672-4808

Stephanie Schade
Clinical Research Coordinator II
stephanie.schade@carle.com | (309) 672-3194

Amanda Strausbaugh
Clinical Research Coordinator II
amanda.strausbaugh@carle.com | (309) 672-3156