About us
Novera Clinical Research is an independent outpatient research facility located within a family practice in the vibrant Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. With over 27 years of combined experience in clinical research, founders Andrzej M. Dziekonski, RN, and Romulo Clavelo, MD, are dedicated to providing clinical research opportunities to Miami’s multicultural patient population across various therapeutic areas. Leveraging their extensive medical and research expertise, Novera Clinical Research is committed to upholding the highest standards in patient safety and data integrity.
What we offer
Expertise & Therapeutic Areas
Led by Dr. Clavelo, an experienced Principal Investigator and Medical Director, and supported by a highly experienced clinical research team, including Andrzej Dziekonski, RN, with extensive trial management and patient care experience, Novera Clinical Research conducts trials across a broad spectrum of conditions. We also maintain a robust patient database to support timely enrollment:
Metabolic & Cardiovascular – Diabetes, Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Gout
Respiratory – Asthma, COPD
Pain & Neurology – Back Pain, Knee Pain, Migraine, Osteoarthritis
Gastrointestinal & Urinary – IBS, GERD, Urinary Tract Infections
Vaccines – Experience with a wide variety of vaccines
Proven expertise. Ready patients. Meaningful impact.
Regulatory & Compliance
Our team follows strict GCP standards and all regulatory guidelines, ensuring high-quality, compliant trial execution. With extensive experience in regulatory oversight and quality assurance, we provide sponsors with confidence that studies are conducted with the highest standards of patient safety, data integrity, and protocol adherence.
Patient Enrollment & Diversity
Strategically located in Little Havana, Miami, Novera Clinical Research is well-positioned to access a racially and ethnically diverse patient population. Our team is prepared to efficiently enroll participants and maintain high engagement throughout trials, helping sponsors meet their diversity and enrollment goals.
We are committed to inclusive and representative clinical trials, ensuring that studies reflect real-world populations and deliver meaningful results.
Facilities & Equipment
Our research site is embedded within a private practice, providing the advantages of a clinical care environment while maintaining a dedicated space for research operations.
Features include:
Pharmacy – Refrigerator, -20°C freezer, locked storage, continuous temperature monitoring
Laboratory – Refrigerators, -20°C freezer, centrifuge, refrigerated centrifuge, phlebotomy chair
Exam Rooms – Exam beds, otoscopes, digital scale, digital vital signs monitor
Dedicated Offices – Clinical research coordinator, regulatory, and administrative offices
Informed Consent Room – Private cubicles to ensure participant confidentiality
Professional, well-equipped, and organized research environment, leveraging the practice’s clinical expertise.
