NVISION Clinical Research
NVISION® Clinical Research, is a national leader in ophthalmic clinical trial sites and services based in Aliso Viejo, CA.
ABOUT US
Building a Leading Provider of Ophthalmology Clinical Trial Sites and Services
NVISION® Clinical Research, is a national leader in ophthalmic clinical trial sites and services based in Aliso Viejo, CA. Serving as a single point of contact for the NVISION family of 115+ ophthalmology practices, NCR develops new research sites, enables clinical trials in busy clinical practices, and facilitates smooth contracting and operations in established sites.
BENEFITS
Explore the key advantages of partnering with NVISION Clinical Research
Discover how our proven methods can elevate your trial outcomes.
Faster Feasibility, Contracting & Start Up
Central EMR search; >500,000 patient records available. NCR executes CTAs for the sites. Central CRC protects the startup timeline.
Robust Patient Engagement, Recruitment & Retention
Supervising CRC reviews pre- screening process. Central reviews of recruitment plan; system wide optimization of in-clinic recruiting, advertising, social media, and referral processes.
Protocol Adherence, Safety, and AE Reporting Fidelity
Central Research Physician stages periodic protocol refreshers; case reviews and research staff planning.
Regulatory Control
Central review of regulatory documentation and support for inspections.
Standard Protocol Assessments Training & Oversight
All local CRCs receive continuous training on standard assessments. Supervising CRCs ensures certifications are current. Experience in Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 studies.
Source & EDC
Protected cloud-based upload of source for central review. Central support for eSource, where implemented; central data entry when needed. In-house CRA QC’s data
CRC Continuous Improvement
NCR Research Manager stages continuous improvement reviews of local staff training and competencies; regular training events
Financial Control
Central finance and accounting team manages site study budget accounting
SPECIALITIES
Explore Our Specialties in Ophthalmology Research
Notable specialties include Dry Eye Disease,
Thyroid Eye Disease and Retina Trials.
Dry Eye Disease
10 PIs across 6 sites. VERY high enrollers. Continuously increasing database of thousands of prescreened volunteer patients. > 30 trials over 20 years.
Thyroid Eye Disease
4 PIs across 4 sites in San Diego, Tucson, South Texas, and Orange County, CA. Thought leadership. Active TED practices and high enrolling sites.
Disease of the Retina
10 retina specialists across 4 sites.
Thought leadership, depth of experience, busy clinical practices leading to high enrollment.
Glaucoma
4 PIs across 4 sites in California, Oregon, and Texas. High volume glaucoma specialists with vast surgical experience including minimally invasive implants and MIGs procedures.
Refractive
12 PIs across 10 sites. Over NVISION’s long history, our high-volume surgeons dedicated to refractive surgery have conducted dozens of trials in femtosecond laser, LASIK, premium IOLs, and more.
PARTNERSHIP
NVISION’s Partnerships
Our journey began with a focus on refractive surgery, where we developed advanced techniques and technologies that have set industry standards. From LASIK to PRK, our commitment to improving visual outcomes has been unwavering. Recognizing the evolving needs of our patients and the broader ophthalmology community, we have expanded our focus beyond refractive surgery to include other vital specialties.
Refractive
10 PIs across 6 sites. VERY high enrollers. Continuously increasing database of thousands of prescreened volunteer patients. > 30 trials over 20 years.
General Ophthalmology
From routine eye exams to the management of complex ocular diseases, these partners allow us to meet the diverse needs of our patients at every stage of their eye health journey.
Retina
Staffed by leading experts in retinal care, these partners diagnostic and therapeutic services care for a range of retinal conditions, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Oculoplastics
Our oculoplastics partners address functional and aesthetic concerns related to the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit. Providing holistic eye care that enhances both vision and appearance for their patients.
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
Partnerships with ASCs have given the opportunity to provide efficient, high-quality surgical care in a convenient outpatient setting. Our ASCs are equipped with the latest technology and staffed by experienced surgical teams, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients
Clinical Research
We have established a standalone clinical research platform, NVISION® Clinical Research, LLC, (NCR) to support clinical trials within NVISION. Functioning as an internal site support organization, NCR simplifies Sponsor and CRO access to NVISION’s investigators and patients and provides centralized organization for enhanced quality and ease of contracting.
Locations
Clinical Trial Sites for Every Indication
Partner with NVISION Clinical Research to unlock a network of over 115 locations and 100+ board-certified ophthalmologists across five states. Our centralized processes and proven expertise ensure seamless trial management, from feasibility to patient recruitment and beyond.
LEADERSHIP
Meet the Leaders in Ophthalmology Research
We offer our participating partnering companies a leadership team with over 80 Ophthalmic & Optometric clinical trials performed (phase I, II, III) in the past 5 years. The Clinical Trials team has a combined 80+ years of experience with clinical trials.
TOM TOOMA, M.D.
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
- 30+ years of experience as an Ophthalmologist, having performed well over 150,000 refractive and cataract surgeries
- Founded NVISION in 2010
- M.D. and ophthalmology residency from Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease from Emory University
CHRIS KARKENNY
Chief Executive Officer
- 30+ years of experience in building and growing businesses
- Prior to NVISION, Chris served in leadership positions at PacifiCare Health Systems and Apria Healthcare
- MBA from Pepperdine University and BS from the University of Richmond