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| Center
Overview |
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The
Center for Rheumatology and Bone Research is a division
of Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, a twelve-physician
rheumatology practice. The Center was developed to
give our patients access to the most recent therapies
for the treatment of rheumatic diseases through participation
in clinical trials. We began running clinical trials
in 1982 and have since participated in the evaluation
of new agents for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis,
Osteoporosis, Sjogren's syndrome, Fibromyalgia, tendonitis
and Ankylosing Spondylitis. We remain committed to
the evaluation of investigational treatments for all
of the rheumatic diseases.
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| Facilities |
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Our
research center is located in Wheaton, MD on the grounds
of Westfield Shopping Town Wheaton. The center is
easily accessible by car, bus or subway.
Our rheumatology practice handles 30,000 patient visits
annually in four locations. We see patients from a
wide geographic area that spans from Baltimore, Maryland
to Fredericksburg, Virginia and from Harper's Ferry,
West Virginia to Salisbury, Maryland. Our full-service
practice includes a CLIA certified central lab, x-ray
services, osteoporosis centers in three locations
and rehabilitation centers in our Wheaton and Rockville
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| Our
Physicians |
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Herbert
S.B. Baraf, MD, FACP, FACR
Robert
L. Rosenberg, MD, FACR, CCD
Evan
L. Siegel, MD, FACR
Emma
DiIorio, MD, FACR
David
G. Borenstein, MD, FACP, FACR
Alan
K. Matsumoto, MD, FACR
Robert
J. Lloyd, MD, FACR
David
P. Wolfe, M.D, FACR
Paul J. DeMarco,
M.D., FACP, FACR
Shari B. Diamond,
M.D., FACR
Ashley D. Beall,
M.D.
Angus B. Worthing,
M.D.
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All
of our physicians are board certified in Internal
Medicine and Rheumatology. They have active teaching
affiliations with The George Washington University,
Georgetown University and the University of Maryland
Schools of Medicine. They provide service to many
organizations including The American College of
Rheumatology, the American College of Physicians
and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
They actively serve on committees, hold offices
and have been honored by numerous professional organizations
and institutions.
Our
physicians are regularly selected as "Best Doctors"
in the November issue of Washingtonian magazine.
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| Frequently
Asked Question |
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| What
is a clinical trial? |
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A
clinical trial is a type of research study.
Clinical trials test new treatments and compare
them to available treatments (the usual way
doctors treat certain health conditions or
diseases). The Food and Drug Administration
requires clinical trials before a new medication
can be approved. Sometimes it is necessary
to compare an experimental treatment with
a placebo (inactive treatment) when no standard
treatment exists.
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| Why
should I take part in a clinical trial? |
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Clinical
trials are the engine of medical progress.
There is a great need for people to take part
in clinical trials. As more people take part
in clinical trials, researchers can learn
more about diseases and develop better treatments.
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| What
are the benefits of taking part in a clinical
trial? |
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Because
the trials are experiments, personal benefit
cannot be guaranteed. The benefits of taking
part in a clinical trial depend on the study
you join. Here are some possible benefits
you might get from taking part in a clinical
trial. You may:
- Get
free health exams
- Learn
more about your health
- Take
a more active role in your own health
care
- Have
your medical condition watched closely
- Receive
some medications at no cost to you
- Help
answer research questions that may
mean better health for people in the
future
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| What
are the risks of taking part in a clinical trial? |
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There
are possible risks to you when you take part
in a clinical trial. The study doctors and
coordinators will watch you carefully for
any changes in your health. You are always
free to leave the study. The risks will vary
depending on the kind of trial you join. Here
are some of the possible risks:
- You
may have side effects (health problems)
from taking a new medication or getting
a new procedure that is being tested
- The
visits for the clinical trial may
be frequent and time consuming
- The
therapy you receive may not be effective
or you may be assigned to a placebo
group
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| How
do I know if I have been given all the information
I need about taking part in a clinical trial? |
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people join a clinical trial, they go through
something called the " informed consent process".
This process ensures that as a potential study
participant you are given written information
about the purpose of the study, the risks and
benefits of being in the study; and what you
may expect to occur during the course of the
study. Once you have carefully read these documents,
you should ask questions about words or procedures
that you don't understand.
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| Can
I withdraw from a clinical trial at anytime? |
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You
can change your mind and leave a study at
any time. Remember that being a part of a
clinical trial is always your choice. Your
relationship with your doctor will not change
because you decide to leave a study and your
care will not be affected in any way.
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can I find out about clinical trials in my area? |
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If
you are interested in taking part in a study,
call The Center for Rheumatology and Bone
Research. The research staff will ask you
questions to see if you meet the eligibility
criteria for that study. The decision to take
part in a clinical trial is yours to make.
If you are interested in participating in
any of our trials, please contact us at
301-942-6610 or use our Online
Request Form.
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