ActivMed Research – Methuen
About This Site
ActivMed Practices & Research is committed to offering clinical research opportunities to patients across Methuen, Massachusetts and Northeastern New England, helping individuals explore new treatment options while contributing to the future of medicine. Founded in 1994, ActivMed brings over three decades of experience as a leading, independent, multi-specialty clinical research site serving a diverse and growing community.
Backed by a highly experienced team of physicians, mid-level providers, and dedicated clinical staff, ActivMed has successfully completed over 500 clinical trials. Our team is focused on creating a welcoming, patient-centered environment where your safety, comfort, and privacy are always the top priority. Through strong partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations—and ongoing community outreach efforts—we are able to offer clinical trials across a wide range of health conditions, expanding access to innovative care for our local community.
Conditions at this location
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms usually become more noticeable over time and may make everyday activities more difficult.
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults. It may be related to allergies, reflux, a lung condition, or another health issue and can interfere with sleep and daily activities.
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Healthy Volunteer
Healthy volunteer studies include people who do not have the condition being studied. Their participation helps researchers learn more about the safety, dosing, and effects of potential treatments.
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High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension
High blood pressure happens when blood pushes against the artery walls with too much force over time. Managing it can help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid does not make enough hormones. It may cause tiredness, weight changes, sensitivity to cold, or a slower feeling in the body.
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Low Testosterone
Low testosterone happens when the body does not make enough of this important hormone. It may cause low energy, mood changes, reduced muscle strength, or changes in body composition.
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Major depressive disorder can cause ongoing sadness, loss of interest, low energy, or changes in sleep and appetite. It can affect everyday life, but care and support are available.
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Memory Loss
Some memory changes can happen with age, but ongoing or worsening memory loss may be linked to another health condition. A healthcare professional can help evaluate changes and discuss next steps.
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Obesity
Obesity is a long-term health condition involving excess body fat. It can raise the risk of other health concerns, and research is exploring new ways to support weight and overall health.
- Weight Loss for Obesity
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RSV Vaccine
RSV is a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness, especially in infants, older adults, and people with certain health conditions. RSV vaccines are designed to lower the risk of severe illness.
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Type 2 Diabetes with Heart Disease
Living with both type 2 diabetes and heart disease can increase the risk of heart-related complications. Researchers are studying new treatments to help people manage both conditions.
Providers at this location
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Marc Shay
M.D.
Marc Shay M.D
Dr. Marc Shay is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who has been conducting clinical research trials for over 24 years. As a Principal Investigator and Director of Psychiatry trials, he has participated in nearly 150 trials, making him well-versed in research required assessments, rating scales, and all-around quality management throughout trial conduction. His clinical trial experience involves participation in therapeutic indications such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alzheimer’s Disease, Binge-eating disorder, among other criteria. His site, ActivMed, has been participating in trials for over 27 years and has built a growing database of 25,000+ participants. As surrounding populations continue to expand, the site has maintained active outreach efforts to continue the growth and diversification of their database for continued conduction of clinical trials within a plethora of therapeutic arenas. -
Adam Tanzer
M.D.
Adam Tanzer M.D
Dr. Adam Tanzer is a Board-Certified and well published Emergency Medicine physician with over 21 years of clinical experience. Although having only started his clinical research experience at the ActivMed research site in 2023, Dr. Tanzer has quickly diversified his research experience by conducting trials in an array of therapeutic areas. Among the criteria, he has participated in trials within Immunology/Vaccine, Cardiology, and Hepatology, among others. The ActivMed site is well staffed and maintains great clinical expertise, enrollment goal achievement, consistency in data quality/integrity, exceptional lab oversight, and thoroughly trained within ICF processes for proper occurrence reporting. Dr. Adam Tanzer and his team quickly discovered a successful workflow encouraging the site to excel in any given trial opportunity.
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