EndoTrials Clinical Research Center · La Mesa, California
EndoTrials is a dedicated clinical research center embedded within an established endocrinology practice. We help discover, apply, and translate the science of endocrine disease, diabetes, and their complications — to improve health and wellness for the patients we serve.
The mission of EndoTrials Clinical Research Center is to help discover, apply, and translate science about endocrine disease, diabetes, and their complications, to improve health and wellness. EndoTrials continues the clinical research legacy of Diabetes and Endocrine Associates, a hallmark practice that has operated in the same San Diego–area locations since 1991.
We build on decades of know-how in clinical care and research, but what sets us apart is the operational nimbleness that modern trials demand. We are problem-solvers and creative thinkers committed to the highest quality standards. Work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures were developed specifically for EndoTrials, alongside site-specific forms used throughout every study. All documentation — including GCP training and IATA, EDP, and IMP certifications — is available for review upon request.
Well-equipped exam rooms; research-grade digital scales and ultrasound-powered stadiometers; secure drug, device, and document storage; research-grade refrigerators and freezers with 24/7 monitoring; refrigerated research-grade centrifuges, EKG, spirometer, DEXA densitometer, and ultrasound on site.
Connected to a busy endocrinology practice with offices in La Mesa, La Jolla, and Poway, plus ties to Sharp Community Medical Group — over 800 physicians across 350 locations in San Diego County. Very diverse demographics with large Hispanic, Asian, Arabic-Middle Eastern, Chaldean, Black and
On the Grossmont Medical Campus, easily reached by I-8 and I-125, bus lines, and the San Diego Trolley. Without an in-house IRB, the site offers added flexibility on study timelines.
Both principal investigators are double board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, with academic training and a record of published research, supported by an experienced clinical research coordination team.
Double board-certified internist and endocrinologist and the site's founding investigator. Academically trained physician-scientist with a research focus spanning diabetes, metabolic disease, and interventional endocrinology, and a record of publication and presentation across the U.S. and Europe.
Double board-certified internist and endocrinologist, academically trained, serving as principal investigator on site. Brings clinical and research expertise across the breadth of endocrine and diabetes care.
Research site manager and clinical research coordinator, overseeing day-to-day study operations, participant scheduling, regulatory documentation, and sponsor coordination across the site's active trials.
Clinical research coordinator supporting participant management, data collection, and protocol execution to the standards required for each study.
Below are studies currently open at EndoTrials. This list changes continuously. If you wish to be considered for these or any future studies, please contact us anytime for a phone appointment or an office visit.
Each study is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. Select a study's registry link for full eligibility criteria and details.
For clinical research inquiries — from prospective participants or study sponsors — reach us directly using the details below.
Tell us a little about yourself and the condition you'd like help with. We'll arrange a phone appointment or office visit to see whether a current or upcoming study may be a fit.
Email the research team