Charleston, SC
Pediatric Clinical Research Site
Meridian's Charleston, SC, location conducts clinical trials related to pediatric conditions and preventative care. Meridian partners with Neighbors Pediatrics to offer infant formula studies, vaccine studies for children of all ages as well as clinical studies for medicines developed to treat conditions such as food allergies, pediatric migraines, and more.
About this research site
Meridian partners with Neighbors Pediatrics’ West Ashley clinic in Charleston to perform pediatric clinical trials alongside principal investigators Philip McGaha, MD, John Traynham, MD, and Todd Vasko, MD. All three physicians are board certified in pediatrics and have been practicing medicine for over 20 years.
Clinical trials for infants and children
This location performs clinical studies for healthy infants and children, as well as clinical trials related to conditions that affect infants, children and adolescents under the age of 21, such as:
- Acne
- Allergies
- Chronic diseases
- Constipation
- Diabetes
- Infectious diseases
- Influenza
- Pediatric migraines
- Vaccines
- Viral infections
Join a clinical trial in Charleston
For more information about joining a clinical trial in Charleston, complete the form at the bottom of this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you decide if the study is right for you or your child.
Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.
Phone: (712) 639-6200Â (call center)
Phone: (843) 891-8670 (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
3030 Ashley Town Center, Suite A102
Charleston, SC 29414
Clinical Research Partner Website
neighborspediatrics.com
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Upcoming pediatric research studies in Charleston
Sign up below to speak with an enrollment specialist about available studies or Follow Meridian on Facebook for study updates and more.
Meridian Clinical Research – Charleston, SC (Pediatrics) is located inside Neighbors Pediatrics’ West Ashley clinic.
Meet Your Physicians
Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. Research studies at our Charleston pediatric research site are conducted in partnership with the following physicians at Neighbors Pediatrics.
Philip McGaha, MD
Dr. McGaha is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years.
- Board certified in pediatrics
- Received a 5-Star Award for outstanding patient satisfaction based on actual patient feedback gathered by a national independent research firm
- Received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and Bachelor’s degree from Furman University
- Completed his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Hospital
John Traynham, MD
Dr. Traynham is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years.
- Board certified in pediatrics
- Received a 5-Star Award for outstanding patient satisfaction based on actual patient feedback gathered by a national independent research firm
- Received his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University
- Completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest University
Todd Vasko, MD
Dr. Vasko is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years.
- Board certified in pediatrics
- Received a 5-Star Award for outstanding patient satisfaction based on actual patient feedback gathered by a national independent research firm
- Received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern College
- Completed his internship and residency at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Sign up for a clinical trial in Charleston, SC
