About Us
Our History
ARA Professionals, LLC is a privately-owned clinical research firm that conducts Phase I - IV clinical research trials. ARA has experienced Principal Investigators and Site Staff who have carried out clinical research trials in various therapeutic areas. We share the results and knowledge with the pharmaceutical industry to help them discover and develop new medicines and other healthcare solutions that enrich people’s lives. We have a wealth of experience conducting clinical trials.
Our Mission
ARA, ensures the same level of attention is given to every project. ARA sticks to the budget and agreed timelines without compromising on the quality of the data. With our approach, we ensure that each sponsor's unique needs are met.
Our Investigators
Our site has specialized physicians and medical professionals who focus on quality and subject safety.
- Jose Luis Garcia, MD - Internal Medicine
- Eduardo Lopez Del Castillo, MD - Family Medicine
- Dean R Heller, MD - Cardiology
- John E Sokolowicz, MD - Cardiology
- Judith E Crowell, MD - Dermatology
- Sergio M Rodriguez- MD - Gastroenterology
- Orlando F Torrez, MD - Gastroenterology
- Rafael G Ortiz, MD - Ophthalmology
- Amir Cukierman, OD - Optometry
- Cesar E Ceballos, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
- Yoave Shimonzvi, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
- Julio Robla, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
- Yohandy Fuentes, DPM - Podiatry
- Farhad Abid, MD - Nephrology
- Victor Lopez De Mendoza, MD - Nephrology
- Francisco Pons, MD - Nephrology
- Henry Lujan, MD - Colorectal Surgeon
- Enrique Fraga, MD - Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Athanasios Tsoukas, MD - Vascular Surgeon
- Roberto Hernando, MD - Psychiatrist / Neurology
- Juan Barrio, MD - Pulmonologist
- Marino E Corniel, ARNP - Sub Investigator
- Judit Alemany, ARNP - Sub Investigator
Volunteers
As a volunteer, you are helping find a cure for an ailment, or improving the health of millions of people and those suffering from various medical conditions worldwide. Volunteers in our clinical trials play a more active role in their own health care. During clinical trials, every volunteer enjoys exceptional medical care in a comfortable environment. All of our studies are conducted under internationally agreed guidelines. Our primary concern is subject safety, and we strictly adhere to the protocol. Our principal investigators evaluate all study subjects thoroughly. Our team of qualified medical staff, highly trained investigators are around to monitor you 24 hours a day. You will have regular checks to ensure you are healthy and safe.
Enrolling Clinical Trials
- Primary Membranous Nephropathy (PMN)
- Phase 3 - Age: > 18 years
- Treatment Duration: 2 - 12 Months
- Tapering Duration: 1 Month
- Total Study Duration: 13.5 Months
- $1,600 compensation/time and travel
- Self-Reported Drug Users
- Oral Specimen Fluid Collection
- Study Duration: 1 Visit
- $50 compensation for participation
- Moderate - to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
- Phase 3 Open-Label - Age: > 12 to <18 years old
- Study Duration: 52 weeks
- $100/visit
If you think you might be a good volunteer and are interested in participating as a patient in our clinical trials and wants to contribute to the medical community as a volunteer, please give us a call.
Our Services
Site Activation
At ARA, we are committed to accelerating your clinical trials with unmatched efficiency. We guarantee site activation within just a few weeks of Site Selection, ensuring a swift transition to rapid enrollment and helping you meet your recruitment goals on time.
Our seamless collaboration with all Central IRBs streamlines the process, ensuring smooth and efficient regulatory approvals. Additionally, our dedicated financial team ensures that contracts and budgets are finalized swiftly, typically within weeks of negotiation, so your trial can proceed without delay.
Partner with ARA for a fast, reliable, and efficient path to clinical trial success.
Data Management
At ARA, we have a dedicated team of specialized professionals focused exclusively on data management, ensuring the highest quality and accuracy in every aspect of your trial. Our data entry process is completed within 72 hours, and we resolve queries within five days, keeping your study on track and on time.
Our robust data management team is committed to upholding key timelines and ensuring compliance with eCRF guidelines, so you can trust that your data will be handled efficiently and in line with industry standards. Partner with us for seamless, high-quality data management that supports the success of your clinical trials.
Recruitment
ARA is a leading clinical research site with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding enrollment goals through strategic recruitment and experienced, specialized investigators. Our targeted approach ensures efficient enrollment, even for complex, hard-to-recruit patient populations.
With a research database of over 10,000 subjects and a diverse physician network, ARA offers direct access to a broad patient population. Our site is affiliated with South Florida ENT Associates and Advance Vision Care (AVC), which operates seven locations across South Florida. Additionally, our Medical Director leads Coral Reef Medical Group (CRMG), a private practice with over 30,000 active patients. These affiliations provide unparalleled access to qualified participants across multiple therapeutic areas.
Partner with ARA for streamlined patient enrollment, high-quality data, and seamless trial execution.
