Description of the Complementary Care Practice Based Research Network
Through this academic-industry partnership, formed in July 2020, collaborating researchers now have access to 25 clinical practices across the state of Florida with over 60,000 active patients.
Strengths of the Consortium:
- CC-PBRN offers investigators the opportunity to engage in research with ethnically, racially and geographically diverse populations across the state of Florida.
- Research queries can be conducted using deidentified patient records which assists with hypothesis generation and study feasibility assessments.
- Support services for implementing grant-funded research in real-world practice-based setting. CC-PBRN staff are committed to helping researchers achieve high-quality implementation of clinical trials. CC-PBRN support staff will work with researchers to embed research protocols into clinic workflow and monitor fidelity to the scientific protocol to ensure high quality research.
Existing Resources Developed by CC-PBRN:
- A data repository that tracks patient reported outcomes for medical marijuana and other complementary care approaches
- Infrastructure support for prospective studies; including participant recruitment services; provider advisory board, patient advisory board and data management support services.
- Research-based education programs for clinicians, patients and stakeholders
How to Access CC-PBRN Resources
- Complete concept sheet
- Submit for review
- Feedback from the SRB with feasibility analysis and process of collaboration within 7 days
Current Grants, Projects, & Recognitions
The CC-PBRN will:
- Assist with recruitment planning and study design
- Provide supporting documentation for study feasibility and hypothesis generation
- Assist with the development of data collection protocols
- Provide clinical site coordination
- Serve as a liaison between clinic sites and investigators for the purpose of conducting research
- Serve as a community-based complementary care research laboratory
- Streamline research request and manage logistics
- Ensure non-contamination of co-existing projects
The Process
We provide a free consultation to ensure that your project goals are a fit for the services we provide. During the initial consultation we will ask you logistical questions such as the full eligibility criteria, project status, timeline, etc. so that we can determine how we may be able to recruit for your study. Once we have completed the process you will receive a detailed research services plan.
- Complete the request form
- Set up initial consultation
- Provide information about needed services (We will provide you with a plan, timeline, and associated fees)
- Decide if you would like to proceed
To get started, complete the request form.