Meera Clinical Research Institute
The dedicated clinical research division of The California Neuropsychiatric Institute (CNI)
About MCRI
Meera Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) is the dedicated clinical research arm of The California Neuropsychiatric Institute (CNI), a large multi-location outpatient neuropsychiatric practice serving Southern California.
MCRI specializes in Phase II–IV CNS clinical trials, providing experienced investigators, robust patient recruitment, dedicated research infrastructure, and high-quality study execution for industry-sponsored clinical research.
Patient Population & Recruitment
- Approximately 5,000 active psychiatric patients across multiple clinic locations
- High-volume Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) program
- One of Southern California's larger Spravato® (esketamine) treatment programs
- Dedicated TRD clinic with experienced prescribers
- Established referral network including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, hospitals, therapists, and community providers
- Rapid patient identification, prescreening, and enrollment
- Diverse psychiatric patient population with access to a broad range of CNS indications
Sameer Hassamal, MD
- Principal Investigator on 60+ industry-sponsored CNS clinical trials
- 15+ years of CNS clinical research experience
- Extensive experience conducting Phase II–IV CNS clinical trials
- Therapeutic expertise across mood disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, substance use disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and other neuropsychiatric conditions
Research Infrastructure
- Dedicated clinical research facility
- Private research examination and assessment rooms
- Dedicated investigational product storage
- REMS-certified Spravato® treatment program
- Electronic source documentation
- eClinical platform experience
- Rapid study startup and activation
- Dedicated regulatory support
- GCP-compliant clinical research operations
- DEA Schedule I researcher registration — equipped to conduct psilocybin, MDMA, and other Schedule I compound clinical trials
- Compliant Schedule I storage, handling, and chain-of-custody protocols
Research Team
- 4 Physician Investigators
- 3 Full-Time Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs)
- 3 Experienced CNS Raters
- Dedicated regulatory support
- Dedicated participant recruitment and retention team
Clinical Research Experience
Extensive experience conducting industry-sponsored Phase II–IV clinical trials across the full spectrum of CNS and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Why Partner with MCRI
Schedule a Feasibility Assessment
Interested in partnering with MCRI for your next CNS clinical trial? Our team is ready to discuss your study requirements, review patient population fit, and provide a detailed feasibility evaluation.
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