From Dr. Dobson,
“Parkside Pediatrics is dedicated to providing excellent medical care to our patients and families. In order to remain on the cutting edge, it is important to be a part of special research projects for a healthier tomorrow.”
With More To Come
Current Studies
Who: Healthy Females/Males
What: Clinical Trial – Blood Draw
Compensation: May be Provided
Ages: 8-17
Actively Enrolling
Who: Asthmatic Females/Males
What: Clinical Trial – Blood Draw
Compensation: May be Provided
Ages: 12-17
Actively Enrolling
The purpose of this study is to aid in biomarker discovery, drug discovery, drug development, and diagnostic research taken by blood samples. All samples collected will be used for research purposes only.
If you’re interested in participating or learning more about our research, please contact our research team by email below.

What is Research?
Research is discovering what is possible for tomorrow. We have our advancements in medicine today because of the research investigators completed before us and our research today will expand our ability to take care of the patients of tomorrow. Clinical Research can inspire us as it allows opportunity to make the world better for the next generation and enables a better future for our children.
Common Questions
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Children and Clinical Studies: For Parents and Caregivers
“It is with clinical research and clinical trials
that we make significant advances in medicine.” – Naynesh Kamani, MD
Why is Parkside Pediatrics Involved?
“When I asked Dr. Dobson specifically why Parkside Pediatrics was interested in research he referenced the video provided. Dr. Dobson stated that bringing research to Parkside is following our ministry and mission to serve the community. The main concept I pull from this video is just how much research contributes to medicine and in order to continue making advancements we must learn more.” – Harvey Shrum, Research Coordinator
For More Information:
- National Institutes of Health: Clinical Research Trials and You- For Parents and Children
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Special Protections for Children as Research Subjects
- U.S. Clinical Trial Registry and Results Database
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Pediatric Science and Research