Center for Clinical Research

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Innovation

Advancing mental health through rigorous clinical trials, longitudinal studies, and data-driven therapeutic interventions. Our research bridges clinical practice and academic excellence.

42Published Studies
12k+Research Participants
8Active Clinical Trials

Therapeutic Outcome Metrics (2024)

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Research Focus Areas

Our multidisciplinary research program targets high-impact domains in mental health, leveraging modern analytical methods and clinical expertise.

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Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry

Investigating efficacy of CBT, ACT, and EMDR across diagnostic categories, with emphasis on treatment-resistant presentations and comorbidities.

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Digital Therapeutics & Telehealth

Evaluating digital intervention platforms, AI-assisted screening tools, and remote delivery models for accessibility and clinical equivalence.

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Relationship & Family Systems

Longitudinal tracking of dyadic and familial dynamics, attachment patterns, and systemic intervention outcomes across diverse demographics.

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Implementation Science

Translating evidence-based protocols into real-world clinical settings, measuring fidelity, scalability, and healthcare system integration.

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Biomarkers & Psychoneuroimmunology

Collaborative studies exploring physiological correlates of psychological distress, stress response pathways, and neurobiological markers.

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Cultural & Health Disparities

Addressing systemic inequities in mental health access, culturally adapted interventions, and community-based participatory research.

Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed research, clinical trials, and systematic reviews authored by our research team.

Clinical TrialDOI: 10.1037/ther2024.0182Published: Mar 2024
Efficacy of Protocol-Adapted CBT for Treatment-Resistant Generalized Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dr. E. Vasquez, Dr. M. Chen, In Therapy Research Group
A multi-site RCT (N=342) examining modified CBT protocols for patients with GAD unresponsive to first-line interventions. Results demonstrate significant symptom reduction (p<.001) and sustained remission at 6-month follow-up compared to treatment-as-usual.
Digital HealthDOI: 10.2196/digital2024.094Published: Jan 2024
Telehealth vs In-Person Delivery for Couples Therapy: A Non-Inferiority Analysis
Dr. A. Rossi, Dr. K. Patel, In Therapy Digital Lab
Comparative effectiveness study (N=418 dyads) assessing relational satisfaction, alliance quality, and dropout rates across modalities. Findings support non-inferiority of secure video platforms with higher retention in rural populations.
Systematic ReviewDOI: 10.1186/mental2023.117Published: Nov 2023
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Adolescent Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Outcomes
Dr. L. Okonkwo, Dr. S. Tanaka, In Therapy Youth Research Initiative
Comprehensive meta-analysis (k=47 studies, n=8,200) evaluating MBI efficacy, developmental considerations, and relapse prevention metrics in ages 12-17. Subgroup analyses highlight dose-response relationships and cultural adaptation effects.

Research Methodology & Standards

Our clinical research adheres to international scientific standards, ensuring reproducibility, ethical integrity, and translational impact.

Rigorous Scientific Framework

Every study undergoes protocol registration, statistical power analysis, and independent monitoring. We prioritize patient-centered outcomes, clinical significance over statistical significance alone, and open science practices.

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Protocol Development & Registration

Pre-registration on ClinicalTrials.gov, detailed statistical analysis plans, and independent DSMB oversight.

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Recruitment & Stratification

Multi-channel recruitment with demographic stratification to ensure representative cohorts and minimize selection bias.

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Longitudinal Data Collection

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA), validated psychometric scales, and clinician-rated outcome measures at baseline, mid, post, and 6/12-month follow-up.

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Open Science & Reproducibility

Pre-print publication, shared de-identified datasets, and documented analysis pipelines for peer verification.

🛡️ Ethics & Compliance

All research is approved by our institutional IRB (IRB# IT-2021-089) and complies with HIPAA, GDPR, and Declaration of Helsinki standards. Informed consent is obtained digitally with continuous assent protocols for minor participants.

Quality Assurance Metrics

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Metrics aggregated from 2021-2024 study audits

Research Leadership & Faculty

Our interdisciplinary team combines clinical expertise, statistical rigor, and academic leadership.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez

Director of Clinical Research
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
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Dr. Marcus Chen

Chief Data Scientist
Ph.D., Biostatistics
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Dr. Amara Rossi

Lead, Couples & Family Studies
Ph.D., Family Systems
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Dr. Linus Okonkwo

Director, Youth & Adolescent Research
Ph.D., Developmental Psych

Academic & Clinical Partnerships

Collaborating with leading institutions to advance mental health science and clinical translation.

Collaborate or Participate

Whether you're a clinician seeking to contribute to evidence-based practice, a researcher looking for partnership, or interested in joining a clinical trial, we welcome your involvement.