Hastings, NE
Pediatric Clinical Research Site
Meridian's Hastings, NE (Pediatrics) location partners with the Children & Adolescent Clinic to conduct clinical trials related to conditions that affect children and adolescents under the age of 21.
About this research site
Meridian partners with the Children & Adolescent Clinic to perform clinical studies in Hastings. This site also performs vaccine studies for people of all ages.
Children need individualized attention. The team at the Children & Adolescent Clinic provide outstanding health care from experienced specialists.
Join a pediatric clinical trial in Hastings
For more information about joining a clinical trial in Hastings, 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) 639-6200 (call center)
Phone: (402) 407-2800Â (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
2115 N. Kansas Ave., Suite 104
Hastings, NE 68901
Clinical Research Partner Website
caacclinic.com
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Upcoming pediatric research studies in Hastings
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Meet Your Physician
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 Hastings pediatric research site are conducted in partnership with the following physician at Children & Adolescent Clinic.

Daniel Leonard, DO
Dr. Leonard specializes in pediatrics at Children & Adolescent Clinic as well as Mary Lannin Healthcare Hospital.
- Board certified in pediatrics.
- Attended medical school at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, MO.
- Completed a pediatrics residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
- Maintains an academic position with Omaha Childrens Hospital and the University of Nebraska school of medicine.