{"id":23381,"date":"2021-06-23T23:57:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T23:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fomatmedical.com\/?p=23381"},"modified":"2026-04-23T05:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:54:31","slug":"gastroenterology-clinical-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fomatmedical.com\/es\/company-updates\/gastroenterology-clinical-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"El Grupo M\u00e9dico de Gastroenterolog\u00eda Santa Mar\u00eda se une a la red de centros de investigaci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica FOMAT."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Gastroenterology clinical trials are now more accessible to patients across Central California following a new partnership between FOMAT and Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group. The agreement, finalized at the close of Q2 2021, was solidified by Nicholas Focil, CEO of FOMAT, and Igor J. Nastaskin, CEO of Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group, as both organizations committed to expanding clinical research access in a region that has historically been underserved by the medical research community.<\/p>

A Partnership Built on Shared Expertise<\/h4>

Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group<\/a> is the largest gastroenterology group in both Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County. Their physicians and staff serve patients across offices in Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande, providing specialized care in gastroenterology and hepatology in a compassionate, patient centered environment.<\/p>

FOMAT brings over a decade of experience managing gastroenterology clinical trials, having worked with leading gastroenterology clinics and physicians across the country to execute research programs with precision and quality. The combination of Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group’s regional reach and patient relationships with FOMAT’s clinical research infrastructure creates a powerful platform for advancing gastrointestinal science at the community level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"I am thrilled about the new relationship between Santa Maria Gastroenterology and FOMAT Medical Research. This is an excellent opportunity to bring exceptional clinical research to the central coast for our patients, especially here in Santa Maria, CA. The partnership with FOMAT will pave way to new grounds in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. Patients will have opportunities to be part of clinical trials that sometimes are only offered at large universities or medical research facilities. Developing this relationship will allow us to provide cutting edge opportunities and clinical trials for our patients here in both Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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What This Means for Patients<\/h4>

One of the most meaningful outcomes of this collaboration is direct patient access. Gastroenterology clinical trials have traditionally been concentrated at large university hospitals and academic medical centers \u2014 places that are often inaccessible to patients living in rural or semi rural communities. This partnership changes that dynamic.<\/p>

Patients of Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group, along with members of the broader community in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, will now have the opportunity to participate in investigational studies that were previously out of reach. This includes trials evaluating new treatment options for conditions affecting the digestive system, liver, and related organs. Participants in clinical trials often gain early access to emerging therapies while contributing to research that benefits future patients.<\/p>

Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research<\/h4>

Central California is home to a large and diverse population, including a significant agricultural workforce and Latino community that has historically been underrepresented in clinical research. FOMAT’s mission centers on reaching exactly these populations \u2014 ensuring that the data generated in clinical trials reflects the real world diversity of patients who will ultimately use the treatments being studied.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"We are very excited for this alliance with Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group. What an excellent group of forward-thinking doctors that want to forge ahead for their patients. We will be working side by side with them to increase the clinical research access in this rural underserved community and making sure it is provided as an option of care\".<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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About FOMAT<\/h4>

FOMAT is an Embedded Research Organization with more than 10 years of experience conducting Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Its growing site network across the United States gives sponsors and CROs access to experienced investigator teams and diverse patient populations. To learn more about active studies<\/a> or FOMAT’s gastroenterology capabilities<\/a>, visit fomatmedical.com.<\/p>

For More Information<\/h4>