Clinical Studies Department

Clinical Studies Department

The Clinical Studies Department has operated within the "Dr. Victor Babes" Foundation since its establishment in 1999. On its tenth anniversary in 2009, the "Dr. Victor Babes" Diagnostic and Treatment Centre announced that it was the first private clinic to operate a Department of Medical Research and International Cooperation.

During this period, 39 clinical studies were conducted within the department. The list of clinical trials can be found HERE.

The following investigators and specialities are available in our centre:

Specialty Name CV Clinical Studies
Infectious Diseases Dr. Gherlan George CV Gherlan George List of studies
Infectious Diseases Dr. Neata Madalina CV Neata Madalina List of studies
Infectious Diseases Prof. Dr. Petre Calistru CV Petre Calistru List of studies
Cardiology Dr. Bica Ramona CV Bica Ramona List of studies
Dermatology Dr. Florescu Gabriela CV Florescu Gabriela List of studies
Endocrinology Dr. Ene Cristina CV Ene Cristina List of studies
Gastroenterology Dr. Casian Marioara CV Casian Marioara List of studies
Neurology Dr. Enachi Ana Maria CV Enachi Ana Maria List of studies
Oncology Dr. Iaciu Cristian CV Iaciu Cristian List of studies
Oftalmology Dr. Avram Corina CV Avram Corina List of studies
Pneumology Dr. Ambert Luminita CV Ambert Luminita List of studies
Pneumology Dr. Mocanescu Daniela CV Mocanescu Daniela List of studies
Pneumology Dr. Dobre Simona CV Dobre Simona List of studies
Varia Dr. Ion Laurentiu CV Ion Laurentiu List of studies
Varia Dr. Buleandra Alexandru CV Buleandra Alexandru List of studies
Varia Dr. Hoara Cristina CV Hoara Cristina List of studies

The department is located in a private clinical practice equipped with the latest medical technologies. The clinic also offers most medical specialities, making collaboration between them easily accessible.

The following studies are currently underway:

  • 1. CF102-212LD: A Phase 2B Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Namodenoson in the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). 2024 – ongoing
  • 2. 24. ZP8396-23094: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Phase 2, Dose-Finding Trial of Once-Weekly Petrelintide Compared with Placebo in Participants with Obesity or Overweight with Weight-Related Comorbidities 2024 – ongoing
  • 3. Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Astegolimab in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 2022- ongoing

The site is selected, and the initiation visits are to be conducted for the following studies:

  • 1. A Phase 2b Randomised, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tobevibart+Elebsiran Combination Therapy versus Bulevirtide in Participants with Chronic HDV Infection (ECLIPSE 3).
  • 2. A Phase 3 Randomised, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tobevibart+Elebsiran Combination Therapy in Participants with Chronic HDV Infection Not Virologically Suppressed with Bulevirtide (ECLIPSE 2).
  • 3. A Phase 2b, randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Verekitug (UPB-101) in participants with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (UPB-CP-06).
  • 4. Randomised interventional clinical trial comparing the medical device (PED) to a placebo for treating atopic dermatitis.

Main characteristics of the department are:

  • Over 20 years of experience in clinical trials
  • Positioning of the centre in a multidisciplinary clinic
  • Access to investigations and consultations offered by the multidisciplinary clinic
  • Access to patients through the entire clinic staff
  • Sufficient equipment for the simultaneous conduct of several clinical trials
  • RENAR accredited laboratory
  • Services and utilities provided by the clinic
  • Internet and intranet access
  • The foundation's computerised system allows easy and secure access to all patient data.
  • The investigators are primary care physicians and experienced specialists
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