Access Clinical Trials, Inc.

About Access Clinical Trials, Inc.

About Us

Access Clinical Trials, Inc., founded in 1999 is a hospital - based research center and trial management organization in Nashville, TN. Centrally located on the Centennial Campus, Access has supported over 70 physicians and groups in conducting hundreds of pre - clinical Phase I - IV studies in multiple therapeutic areas. In their active studies for 2025 and 2026, Access Clinical Trials consistently performed in the top 2% of all study sites.

Special Benefits:

Adult Primary, Children/Women's and Psychiatric hospitals on our campus. Over the past 20 years we have conducted hundreds of studies, both impatient and outpatient.
Supporting a portfolio of over 70 physicians and medical groups.
210 county catchment area, which represents a massive potential patient base.
A very diverse patient population in both rural and urban areas.
Aggressive use of both traditional (rural areas) and non - traditional social media outreach.

Providing you with a caring staff for the best care!

CEO

Jaclyn Brooks MHA, MS, BSN, BBA

Jaclyn Brooks is the Chief Executive Officer of Access Clinical Trials, Inc., founded in 1999. She has extensive experience in executive - level operations, compliance and training of health care organizations for pharmaceutical and biomedical research at the regional,divisional levels.

Newton J. Brooks PhD.

Dr. Brooks earned a doctorate in higher education from University of Arkansas in 2003. Dr. Brooks is the Vice President of Access Clinical Trials, Inc.. He manages Human Resources, training responsibilities, and proper storage and archive of all sensitive materials in clinical research.

Principal Investigator

James A. Fry, M.D.

Dr. Fry is a principal investigator for Access Clinical Trials, Inc. since 2005. His experience also includes his own practice Pediatric Neurology Associates located in the Access Clinical Trials, Inc. office.

Investigator

Janet Dittus, M.D.

Dr. Dittus is an Investigator for Women's Studies at Access Clinical Trials, Inc. In addition she is Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Investigator

Carol Arvin, RNC, NP

Carol Arvin is an Investigator for Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroid trials at Access Clinical Trials, Inc. She has been with Access Clinical Trials, Inc. since 2015.

Clinical Director/ Study Coordinator IV

Cathy Robbins, LPN

Cathy has been at Access Clinical Trials, Inc. since 2016. She has experience in Women's Health Studies as well as Pediatric/Adolescent Tourette's and Migraine Studies.

Study Coordinator IV/

Electronic Data Manager

Taneka M. Sullins, CCMA

Taneka has been at Access Clinical Trials, Inc. since 2015. She is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and has experience with Women's Health Studies as well as Pediatric/Adolescent Tourette's and Migraine Studies.

Research Site Director

Kendra Campbell

Kendra has worked in research with Access as the original Study Coordinator for six years, prior to returning to school. Kendra has to returned to Access after completing school as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. She works with the study team to be certain that all regulations, whether State or Federal, meet the highest level of compliance.

Executive Administrative Asst.

Patricia Newsome

Patricia Newsome joined access Clinical Trials, Inc. in 2017. As Executive Assistant to Jaclyn Brooks, she oversees the flow of operations, and works closely with the CEO and study team to coordinate all things -both clinical and administrative.

CFO

Amy Pavol

Amy Pavol is the Chief Finance Officer at Access Clinical Trials, Inc. since 2014. She has 35+ years of experience, with expertise in budgeting and contract negotiations.