The latest clinical research resources, data, trends, and stories

New Treatments for Presbyopia Pending
PMI Blog Optometry Times recently published this article on new treatment options for presbyopia coming soon, written by Khan Lau, Director of Medical and Professional Affairs. November 12, 2020Khan Lau, OD, MBA, FAAOVolume 12, Issue 11 These options increase the...
Big Data: The Panacea for Pharma’s Ills?
Two words are driving innovation within the pharmaceutical industry these days: “big data.” Start-up companies like Datavant are receiving millions of dollars to harvest, organize, interpret and, hope fully, protect large amounts of data from a variety of stakeholders in the healthcare space.
Promedica International (PMI) and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospitals (AEH) have formed a new partnership
Newport Beach, California – June 28, 2019 – Promedica International (PMI) and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospitals (AEH) have formed a new partnership to conduct clinical trials in India, which they announced at the OCTANe Ophthalmology Technology Summit. PMI and AEH emphasized that this alliance will enable them to collaboratively enroll and manage clinical studies in an expanded patient population, while conforming with global and FDA qualification standards and regulations.

Study Sites Give High Ratings to Promedica International
Results from surveys sent to Promedica International’s (PMI) study sites in 2017 show PMI’s overall project performance rated at 4.6 out of 5.0 (using a scale of 1 – 5, with one being lowest and 5 being highest).

Promedica International Receives ISO Certification
Promedica International (PMI) is proud to announce the successful completion of ISO surveillance audit Jun 1, 2017, with certification to 2015 for our business operations. ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard providing requirements for an organization’s…
Tactical Market Assessment Services
Most companies and marketing executives have a solid understanding of their core markets and key segments; however, this knowledge-base may drop significantly when expanding into new areas. PMI can help gather the key market intelligence to assist in…

Product Commercialization – market research, management, sales, and product marketing
Consider using PMI to bridge the gap between your clinical study/product registration and product launch activities. Our resources provide a high degree of experience and insight that allows us to help our clients develop smart strategies and comprehensive…
Integrated, impartial, and expert evaluation Product Development Planning
The global healthcare marketplace is constantly changing, which poses challenging strategic questions on a regular basis. Keeping up to date with regulatory issues, market trends, and competitor activity can be the key to success or failure of your medical…

Develop and implement strategies for clinical research compliance
At PMI, we think that research compliance is the result of a combination of factors: well-designed protocols and data capture forms; appropriate clinical standard operating procedures; effective site training and monitoring; and periodic project audits. While…

Medical Device Clinical Research Projects
PMI has been the CRO of choice for a variety of medical device clinical research projects for clients ranging from industry leaders to early-stage companies. The projects we have managed range from single site studies involving less than 100 subjects followed…

Measuring Our Own Performance
At PMI, our project experience spans a wide range of medical specialties and therapeutic areas with clients that range from privately-held, early-stage companies to large public companies, to medical centers and private practitioners. We measure our success…
ISO Certification and Quality Management System
At PMI, our commitment to quality guides each team member and, ultimately, differentiates us as an organization. Initially developed to better meet, coordinate and mirror the quality standards systems of our clients, our ISO certified Quality Management…

Clinical study management services for a wide range of medical specialties and therapeutic areas.
Successful clinical studies require the collaborative participation and commitment of an extraordinary team of people working to achieve a complex objective over an extended period of time. At PMI, we have successfully managed acute studies as well as studies…

ISO-Certified for Optimal Results
At PMI, we believe that successful research projects are the result of the balance of multiple factors, including: Clinical Study Management Expertise: We have successfully managed medical product clinical investigations over a wide range of medical…

Investigators: Participating in Medical Research: A Rewarding Endeavor
Our clinical site management activities — from start-up through to study closeout — help to make your participation in a study a rewarding experience. At PMI, we strive to make your participation in medical research a positive process from start-up through to…

Case Studies – Successfully run clinical studies and proven results
At PMI, we are proud of our long history of successfully run clinical studies and proven results on behalf of our satisfied clients. The following case studies provide a small sample of studies with which we’ve been involved. If you would like other examples…
Review of STAAR’s Application for the Visian(R) Toric Implantable Collamer(R) Lens by FDA to Resume
MONROVIA, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that it has been informed by the U.S. Food and Drug…
PMI Performance 2008
Costa Mesa, California – February 2, 2009 – During the past exceptionally busy and productive year, PMI experienced a number of significant accomplishments and made key investments that will benefit our clients in 2009. Please read below to learn more….
Promedica International Unveils New Corporate Identity to Reflect Emphasis on People, Process, Performance
Costa Mesa, California – October 29, 2008 – Promedica International (PMI), a contract research organization (CRO) providing services to the medical device, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, unveiled today a new corporate identity program to more clearly…
Promedica International and Medpole SA Announce Strategic Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Research Services
Medpole’s medical device clinical research expertise, sales and distribution capabilities in Europe are cited by PMI as key reasons for alliance. Costa Mesa, California – September 14, 2007 – Promedica International (PMI), a USA-based Contract Research…
Promedica International and Synergy Research Group Announce Strategic Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Research Services
SynRG’s expertise and Eastern European location are cited by PMI as key reasons for alliance. Costa Mesa, California – August 2, 2007 – Promedica International (PMI), a USA-based Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing services to the medical device,…
Promedica International and Iris Pharma Announce Strategic Alliance for Expansion of Ophthalmology Clinical Research Services
Costa Mesa, California – April 10, 2007 – Promedica International (PMI), a USA-based CRO with extensive experience in ophthalmology clinical research announced today the establishment of a new strategic alliance with Iris Pharma, a France-based CRO. Iris…

Clinical Study Management
Clinical Study Management: Skills on Offer Clinical studies are not an easy thing to do, especially today. You have a lot of variables that have to be given consideration, and any mistakes made on any level of the study can result in the data being relatively sloppy....
Promedica International Announces Continuing Medical Education Credits for on-line GCP Tutorials
Optimizing Clinical Research Education Promedica International (PMI) is pleased to announce the availability of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits* for eligible participants completing our Coordinator or Investigator GCP Tutorials. A service provided…