Montclair Hospital 1 Of 6 Chosen For New Clinical Trial

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair has been selected as one of six global sites for a cutting-edge clinical trial, administrators announced earlier this week.

The hospital will serve as a site for the Genetesis MICRO 2.0 Clinical Trial, a study focused on advancing non-invasive cardiac diagnostics in the evaluation of coronary microvascular dysfunction, administrators said.

The trial will explore the potential of cutting-edge magnetocardiography technology to revolutionize the way cardiac conditions are diagnosed and managed, spokespeople said.

“Being chosen to participate in the Genetesis MICRO 2.0 Clinical Trial is a significant milestone for Mountainside Medical Center,” CEO Tim O'Brien said.

“This trial represents the future of cardiac diagnostics, and we are excited to be at the forefront of such groundbreaking research,” O'Brien said. “Our involvement underscores our commitment to integrating the latest technological advancements into our patient care strategies.”

Ankitkumar Patel, cardiac catheterization laboratory director and principal investigator, said the technology has the potential to provide more accurate and rapid diagnoses, reducing the need for invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes.

“The Genetesis MICRO 2.0 trial offers an exciting opportunity to explore non-invasive diagnostic tools to help diagnose microvascular dysfunction that could transform how we approach cardiac care,” Patel said.

“As a research coordinator, I am passionate about bringing innovative studies like the Genetesis MICRO 2.0 trial to our patients,” agreed Alyssa Stolarik, RN and cardiovascular research coordinator. “I’m eager to see how this study will contribute to the future of cardiac care.”

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