Welcome to the Neurological Study Center Homepage
The Study Center brings together the clinical study activities of the
Department of Neurology, supports the implementation of new studies, initiates multicenter Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) and trains the staff of the neurological clinic in the GCP-compliant study conduct.
Currently, clinical trials (phases II-IV; AWB) are being carried out in various neurological areas in collaboration with industry and IITs in accordance with ICH-GCP.
- Companies in the research-based pharmaceutical industry
- University Medical Center Mainz
Recruitment of Study Patients
The recruitment of study patients happens via several routes. Most patients are informed through the special outpatient clinics of the department of Neurology (see below) about current studies. In addition patients who were hospitalized or are assigned by other hospitals can also be recruited. Depending on the study and if approved by the Ethics Commission, newspaper advertisements and / or posters may advertise the need for patients. Special cases may be obtained through cooperation with colleagues and established patients for study participation.
The department of Neurology is structured as follows:
- general clinic
- Specific clinics:
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sklerosis and other inflammatory diseases
- Vertigo
- Pain
- Stroke
- Neuromuscular movement disorders
- Myasthenia
- Spastic Spinal Paralysis
- Neurooncological /Neurological Diagnostcs EMG, EEG, Doppler, evoked potential)
- Ca. 5,000 Patient contacts / year
- 42 Beds in the wards
- 12 Beds in the regionally certified Stroke Unit
- 4 Beds in the ICU
- 2 Beds stationary Video-EEG-Monitoring
- 3 separate examination rooms
- Enclosed storage for study medication and study materials
- Workspace for monitor visits
- Laboratory work area with refrigerated centrifuge
- Refrigerators and freezers (-20/-80 ° C) temperature-controlled, lockable
- Archive for the storage of study materials
- Emergency equipment (defibrillators, intensive care unit in a neighboring building)
- Experience in dealing with eCRF, eDiary, IVRS / IWRS
- Computer with internet access
- Fax, printer and copy machine
- Own ECG machine
- Calibrated bathroom scale, measuring rod