Ascension DePaul Services Research Center
About the Research Center
Introducing the Ascension DePaul Services Research Center at DePaul Community Health Centers
In Fall of 2021, the Ascension DePaul Services launched the Ascension DePaul Services Research Center (ADSRC). Dr. Kristen Thomas currently serves as the Principal Investigator. The primary research focus of the ADSRC are clinical, device, or public health studies that demonstrate the efficacy of preventive and primary care. To obtain more information about studies at ADSRC, contact Zoya Butler at (504) 582-0710, Zoya.Butler@dcsno.org
The Role of the Research Review Committee at Ascension DePaul Services Research Center
All research studies involving patients at DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC’s) are reviewed and approved by the Research Review Committee (RRC). The RRC includes members of DCHC’s top clinical and operational team to ensure that studies are consistent with our mission and practice, safe for our patients, and support prevention and primary care. To obtain more information about studies at ADSRC, contact Zoya Butler at (504) 582-0710, Zoya.Butler@dcsno.org.
Reaserch Associates:
Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Kristen Thomas, Family Physician
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Kelly LaBeaud, FNP
Sr. Clinical Research Manager: Zonda Gooden, BS-HIM, MBA
Sr. Administrative Research Manager: Marsha Broussard, DrPh, MPH
Research Coordinator: Zoya Butler
Studies Conducted by Ascension DePaul Services Research Center
Active Studies
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To Be Announced
Previous Studies
- BRIGHT - For nearly 30 months Patients with diabetes utilized an educational application that held them accountable for their diet and checking their blood sugar levels. 75% of patients ALC dropped be the end of the study.
