DM Clinical Research and Physician Partners to Launch an Embedded Clinical Trial Site
DM Clinical Research has announced a new collaboration with Dr. Jai Munjampalli and Dr. Sara Samreena to open an embedded clinical trial site within their practices. The goal is straightforward: make it easier for patients to consider and join research studies while receiving care from the clinicians they already know. The site will live inside the practices of Dr. Munjampalli and Dr. Samreena, bringing research closer to everyday care in neurology, pain management, and sleep medicine.
Bringing Trials Closer to Care
This partnership expands DM Clinical Research’s reach so more patients can access studies tied to innovative treatments. It also reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to opening doors across neurologic conditions, pain management, and sleep disorders. By integrating research into the physicians’ existing clinics, patients can learn about and enroll in trials where they’re already getting care, which helps reduce delays and lowers common barriers to participation.
The Physicians Leading the Site
Dr. Jai Munjampalli brings 13 years of clinical research experience and 7 years of service as a practicing physician. After medical school, he completed extensive training in neurology and interventional pain management. He treats complex conditions such as migraines, chronic headaches, and a range of pain syndromes. Working alongside him is Dr. Sara Samreena, a family medicine physician with double certification in sleep medicine. Together, their complementary expertise gives the new site a strong clinical foundation.
A Combined Focus: Neurology, Pain, and Sleep
For nine years, Dr. Samreena has focused on outpatient sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing common sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea. Her work pairs naturally with Dr. Munjampalli’s focus in neurology and pain. Placing these disciplines under one embedded research effort creates a practical path for evaluating symptoms, discussing study options, and coordinating follow-up in one place. Patients can expect a cohesive approach that connects everyday care with research opportunities.
Strategy and Next Steps
The new site fits into DM Clinical Research’s broader plan to build a nationwide network of clinical trial locations. The organization remains committed to designing and conducting diverse, inclusive trials that serve a wide range of therapeutic needs. Partnering with experienced physicians like Dr. Munjampalli and Dr. Samreena advances that plan and aligns with DM Clinical Research’s mission to innovate and improve outcomes through thoughtfully run clinical trials.
Patient Care at the Center
CEO Mohammad Millwala described the collaboration as a key step for DM Clinical Research. By tapping into the established strengths of these practices, DM Clinical Research brings research capabilities directly to the patient community. The aim is clear: support progress in medical research while keeping patient care—timely, informed, and respectful—at the heart of every decision.
About DM Clinical Research
DM Clinical Research is a national clinical trial network headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2006, it includes 24 dedicated research centers that span a broad mix of therapeutic areas. The organization has been recognized with the 2023 Best Clinical Trial Network Vaccine Industry Excellence Award and the 2022 Excellence in Patient Centricity Award—acknowledgments that reflect its focus on quality research and a patient-first approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of the partnership?
The collaboration will establish an embedded clinical trial site inside the partners’ practices, making it easier for patients to access studies in neurology, pain management, and sleep medicine.
Who are the partners involved in this initiative?
The site is being launched with Dr. Jai Munjampalli, a neurologist with expertise in interventional pain management, and Dr. Sara Samreena, a family medicine physician with double certification in sleep medicine.
How will patients benefit from this new site?
Patients can learn about and join relevant clinical trials where they already receive care, which can streamline referrals, reduce extra steps, and connect them with potential new treatment options.
What awards has DM Clinical Research received?
DM Clinical Research has received the 2023 Best Clinical Trial Network Vaccine Industry Excellence Award and the 2022 Excellence in Patient Centricity Award.
Where is DM Clinical Research headquartered?
DM Clinical Research is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
