Munster-based Powers Health and Profound Research are collaborating to expand clinical trial access in Northwest Indiana.
The partnership will embed clinical research operations at select Powers Health locations. The initial focus will be on cardiology, gastroenterology and neurology. The model allows patients to participate in clinical research directly through their physicians – removing barriers and accelerating care options.
Through the collaboration, Powers Health will gain access to Tennessee-based Profound Research’s expertise. Profound Research has experience in trial activation, patient recruitment and regulatory compliance.
“We are excited to bring clinical research directly into our practice in partnership with Profound,” said Dr. Alan Kumar, Powers Health chief operating officer and Powers Health Medical Group administrator, in a press release. “This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing care for our patients.”
Both organizations share the goal of improving lives by expanding access to advanced treatment options.
“Profound was founded on the belief that patients shouldn't have to choose between convenience and innovation,” Lora Parahovnik, Profound Research CEO, said. “By integrating research into local care settings like Powers Health, we’re helping ensure that more people – regardless of location – can benefit from new therapies as they’re being developed.”
The first studies at Powers Health are expected to begin enrolling patients this summer. There are plans to expand into additional specialties and locations in the months ahead.
