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Clinical research site · Tampa, Florida

Advancing medicine through dedicated clinical research.

H&O Clinical Research partners with sponsors, investigators, and our community to conduct high-quality clinical trials that help bring new treatment options to patients.

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Our mission

To advance medical science by conducting ethical, high-quality clinical research that protects every participant and delivers reliable, meaningful results for our sponsors.

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What we do

Clinical research, conducted with care

We conduct clinical trials with a focus on participant safety, reliable data, and the community we serve.

Participant safety first

Every study follows ICH Good Clinical Practice and our written procedures, with informed consent and participant well-being at the center.

Reliable data

Careful documentation, prompt data entry, and close communication with monitors and sponsors throughout each study.

Diverse communities

A bilingual English and Spanish team that helps open clinical research to more patients in the Tampa Bay area.

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How can we help you?

I'm a sponsor or CRO

See our therapeutic areas and how we work with study teams.

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I'm interested in a study

Learn what joining a clinical trial is like, step by step, and get answers to common questions.

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I have a question

Call or email our team. We're happy to help in English or Spanish.

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About us

Committed to research done right

H&O Clinical Research CORP is an independent clinical research site in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to advancing medical science through clinical trials conducted with integrity, precision, and genuine care for every participant.

Mission

To advance medical science by conducting ethical, high-quality clinical research that protects every participant and delivers reliable, meaningful results for our sponsors.

Vision

To be a trusted clinical research partner in the Tampa Bay community, expanding access to clinical trials for diverse patients and helping bring new treatments to the people who need them.

Our values

What guides every study

Participant safety

The rights, safety, and well-being of every participant come first, always.

Integrity

We follow ICH Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulations, and our written SOPs.

Quality data

Accurate, complete, and timely data that sponsors and regulators can rely on.

Community

Welcoming, bilingual care that makes research accessible to more people.

Our commitment

How we work

Strong research depends on strong habits. These are the standards our team holds itself to.

Training and qualifications +
Our investigators and staff complete Good Clinical Practice training and study-specific training before taking part in any study activity, and training records are kept current throughout each trial.
Standard operating procedures +
Written SOPs guide every part of study conduct, including informed consent, adverse event reporting, investigational product handling, and record retention.
Informed consent +
Participants receive a full explanation of each study and time to ask questions before agreeing to take part. Consent is available in English and Spanish when approved by the IRB.
Quality oversight +
Our quality assurance process reviews study documents and procedures so issues are found and corrected early.

For sponsors & CROs

A dedicated partner for your next study

We bring physician investigators, bilingual staff, and access to an established adult patient population in the Tampa Bay area.

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Therapeutic areas

Where we focus

Our current areas of interest are guided by our investigators' clinical expertise. Select an area to view. We continue to expand into new specialties.

Neurology

Dr. Amina Edathodu is a neurologist who has cared for patients in the Tampa Bay area since 1987, bringing decades of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions.

Migraine & headache
Epilepsy
Alzheimer's disease & memory
Parkinson's disease
And more

Interested in partnering with us?

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For patients · Para pacientes

Thinking about joining a clinical trial?

Clinical trials help find new and better treatments. Taking part is always your choice, and our team is here to answer every question along the way. ¿Habla español? Nuestro equipo habla español.

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How it works

Four simple steps

  1. Contact us

    Call or email to ask about studies that may fit you. We'll answer your questions in English or Spanish.

  2. A short screening

    We ask a few health questions to see if a study is a good match for you.

  3. Learn everything first

    Before anything starts, our team explains the study, its risks, and its benefits, and answers all your questions.

  4. The choice is yours

    Take the time you need to decide. If you join, you are free to change your mind at any time, and your regular medical care will always continue.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a clinical trial? +
A clinical trial is a research study that tests whether a new medicine, device, or treatment is safe and how well it works. Every approved medicine was once studied in clinical trials.
Is it safe to take part? +
Every study is reviewed and approved by an independent ethics board (IRB) before it begins, and our team monitors your health closely throughout. Like any medical care, studies can have risks, and these are explained to you in full before you decide.
Can I stop at any time? +
Yes. Taking part is voluntary, and you can leave a study at any time for any reason. Your regular medical care will not be affected.
Will my information be kept private? +
Yes. Your personal and health information is protected under federal privacy laws (HIPAA) and our confidentiality procedures.
¿Hablan español? +
Sí. Nuestro equipo habla español y puede explicarle cada estudio y responder sus preguntas en su idioma.

Our team

The people behind every study

Physician investigators and advanced practice nurses working together to deliver careful, high-quality research.

Principal Investigator

Amina Edathodu, MD

Neurologist who has practiced in the Tampa Bay area since 1987.

Principal Investigator

Manuel Ramirez, MD

Internal medicine physician with over 25 years of hospital, emergency, and primary care experience. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Sub-Investigator

Yunia Hernandez, APRN

Advanced practice registered nurse who supports study conduct, participant visits, and patient care.

Sub-Investigator

Claudia P. Orozco, APRN

Advanced practice registered nurse who supports study conduct, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Investigators

Interested in research with us?

We welcome conversations with physicians and clinicians who are interested in clinical research.

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Contact

Let's talk

Sponsors, CROs, and patients are welcome to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Address3351 W Bearss Ave
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