Carrasco Pain Institute – Clinical Research Site Overview

San Antonio, Texas | Phase II–IV Clinical Trials

Principal Investigator

Arnulfo T. Carrasco, MD – Cleveland Clinic‑trained anesthesiologist with decades of interventional pain experience. Expertise in fluoroscopy‑guided spine and joint procedures. Strong community reputation and high‑volume clinical practice.

Research Leadership

Supported by senior investigators with 300+ studies, experienced research nurses, and a 20‑year lead coordinator.

Facility

16,000 sq ft medical center with dedicated clinical, surgical, rehab, and administrative zones. Fully equipped surgical suite with C‑arm fluoroscopy, HEPA‑filtered OR, 6 pre‑op/post‑op bays, overnight monitoring, double‑locking IP storage, centrifuge, and temperature‑controlled refrigeration. 6,000 sq ft conference center for patient education and recruitment.

Patient Population

Large, diverse population including chronic spine pain, radiculopathy, arthritis, neuropathic pain, headaches, post‑operative pain, and metabolic/neurologic conditions. Strong Hispanic/Latino representation.

Recruitment Strengths

• High‑volume pain practice
• Strong referral network
• Efficient screening workflow
• Large text/email databases
• On‑site surgical and rehab services

Media Advantage

Carrasco Media Group produces bilingual IRB‑compliant recruitment content for TV, radio, and digital platforms, reducing sponsor recruitment costs and accelerating enrollment.

Value to Sponsors

• Accelerated enrollment
• Enhanced diversity
• Reduced recruitment vendor dependence
• Strong patient trust
• High retention

Contact

Dr. Arnulfo T. Carrasco
210‑614-4825
ATC@CarrascoPainInstitute.com

Laurie Wescoat, BSN, RN
210‑614-4825
Laurie@CarrascoPainInstitute.com