Introducing Clinical Research into Your Practice

Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Location: 402A

Moderator(s)

David M. Yen, MD

Managing Partner
Bethlehem ENT Associates P C
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

Panelist(s)

Chris J. Davis, MD, FACS,FARS

Chris Davis MD,FACS
ExcelENT of Alabama
Birmingham, AL, United States
Christine Blanche Franzese, MD

Professor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, United States
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Randall A. Ow, MD

Physician/Surgeon
Sacramento Ear, Nose and Throat
Loomis, California, United States

Disclosure(s):

Chris J. Davis, MD, FACS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Christine Blanche Franzese, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Starting a clinical trial program in your practice benefits otolaryngologists, patients and the entire health care system, as they are needed to provide us with the tools and information we need to deliver better care. The panelists will share their experiences with clinical trial programs, highlight benefits of participation, and highlight practical tips to help get started in both academic and private practice settings.

Learning Objectives:

Outline the requirements needed for investigators and sites to conduct clinical trials.
Recognize the benefits of participating in clinical research and consider whether your practice might be appropriate to serve as a site
List some recruitment challenges and possible strategies to improve enrollment reflective of the US population