Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

  • A phase 4 randomized, active-comparator controlled clinical trial to study the safety of sugammadex (MK-8616) for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by either rocuronlum bromide or vecuronium in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 3 or 4 subjects. MK-8616-145-00, Role: Investigator, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp., (01/2019 - 01/2020) Status: Completed
  • Air purge air detection and removal system; post-approval multi-center clinical protocol, Role: Investigator, Anesthesia Safety Products (ASP), LLC, (10/2017 - 10/2018) Status: Completed
  • Esmolol or nitroglycerin infusion for blood pressure control prior to CPB in cardiac surgery: a randomized, controlled trial, Role: Investigator, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, (07/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Median versus Ulnar Nerve Quantitative Electromyography Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring Comparison, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (06/2024) Status: Approved
  • Continuous intraoperative glucose monitoring: A pilot study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2024) Status: Approved
  • Point-of-care ultrasound evaluation in the post-anesthesia unit -A collaborative observational study between UCLA and Loma Linda University Medical centers, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2021 - 03/2022) Status: Completed
  • Stroke volume variations from radial artery during surgery in patients with end stage renal disease as a marker of fluid responsiveness, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (08/2017 - 08/2018) Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

  • Multi-site anesthesia randomized controlled study of end tidal control (Et Control) compared to conventional anesthesia results (Master-Anesthesia Trial), Role: Investigator, General Electric Company, (02/2018 - 02/2019) Status: Completed