Center Overview

We at AdvanceMed Research have a strong commitment to raising awareness about clinical research, and place a high value on integrity, innovation, and teamwork. We are dedicated to conducting the highest level of clinical research while providing quality patient care, preserving patient dignity, and maintaining patent’s rights.

AdvanceMed Research’s professional staff is comprised of a certified PI, and research coordinators that are dedicated to performing high quality clinical research and providing a superior level of patient care and education.

Who is AdvanceMed Research?
AdvanceMed Research is a professionally managed multi-specialty clinical research center committed to providing high quality, efficient clinical research services to the Pharmaceutical, Device and Biotechnology industries. After much success in completing several clinical trials in Urology in 1989, AdvanceMed moved to larger quarters with their own exam rooms, monitor room and lab. It was not long after that move that the research facility needed more room for growth with over 30 studies conducted each year and five full-time staff members another move was apparent.

Our new facility is located at 2 Princess Road, Suite J, in Lawrenceville, NJ. AdvanceMed Research is under the vision and leadership of Gary S. Karlin, M.D. AdvanceMed Research has evolved into a leading multi-specialty clinical research facility that conducts Phase II-IV research studies and Phase I PK studies.

Our core proficiencies are in conducting Phase II-IV clinical trials for the pharmaceutical, device, and diagnostic industries. We also offer clinical research consulting in the design and development of protocols, source documents, case report forms, post marketing studies, pharmaco-economic studies, clinical utilization, and outcome studies.

Our staff is also known for its speaking presentations and contributions to articles sponsored by the pharmaceutical companies.

AdvanceMed Research has worked with many large and small pharmaceuticals & biotechnology companies, as well as contract research organizations nationwide and worldwide. Our success begins with the selection of projects. We will not commit to a study unless we feel certain we can successfully meet or exceed enrollment.

Our fully trained staff of professional research coordinators has established and maintained standards as a leader in clinical research since the company's founding in 1998. All AdvanceMed Research coordinators are computer trained and experienced in electronic data submission and web-based access trials. We are trained in a number of EDC systems; Inform, e-Clinical, DATATRAK, e-Trials, Quick Study Capture, Health Decisions, Intralinks, & Phase Forward. Our professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to accommodate the needs of the patient and the study.

Clinical Research Experience

Our Research Interests and Expertise
Urology:
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Prostate Cancer localized and advanced Male Voiding Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction
Quality of life issues
Overactive Bladder
Bladder Cancer
Incontinence
Female Voiding Dysfunction
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Infectious Urology
Rapid/Premature Ejaculation
Sexual Dysfunction
Semen assessment Studies

Other:
Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Oral Contraceptives
Menopausal & Post-menopausal symptoms
Multiple sclerosis
Obesity
Headaches

Diagnostics/CLINIC EQUIPMENT

• CLIA
• Freezer (-20^o Celsius) & (-70^o Celsius)
• Centrifuges
• Emergency Cart (with BLS certified staff)
• Dry Ice
• Drug Storage - limited access, temperature monitored
• Diagnostic Bladder Ultrasound
• Refrigerated Drug Storage
• Transrectal Ultrasound
• 12 lead EKG
• Cystoscopy
• Pelvic Ultrasound
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Rigiscan
• Biofeedback
• Urodyn 1000 Uroflow
• Brachytherapy
• Refrigerated Centrifuge (0°C to +40°C)

We have access to many other diagnostics such as:
Ultrasound
MRI
CT Scan
Mammography
Diagnostic X-Ray
Bone Mineral Density- DEXA scan

Specifications

• Standard Operating Procedures
• QA audit tools and procedures for FDA compliance
• Competency documentation tools for clinical trials staff
• Training in the clinical trials industry (GCP & ICH) and FDA regulations for clinical trials staff
• IATA Certified staff
• Human Participant Protections Education for all Staff
• Human Subject Assurance Training for all staff
• Ongoing review of clinical trial regulations and system adaptation
• Prompt turn-around of regulatory documents, contracts, and budgets
• One person contact for all study-related issues
• Subject recruitment plan and execution
• Computerized software for daily tracking of patient activity
• Accurate results in a timely manner with data integrity
• Adult pharmacokinetics capability (-70° freezer)
• Well trained coordinator staff currently 2 Certified Coordinators and a Certified PI
• Large detailed database subdivided to recruit subjects
• Use of a central IRB which facilitates timely approvals
• Great clinic locations (easy access to Highways, Turnpike, Train, & Airports)
• Demographically, ethnically diverse patient population
• High speed internet access with wireless capabilities
• High enrollment of past studies
• Extended hours 6 AM - 7 PM, Monday to Friday
• Open Saturday as needed

Facility Description

AdvanceMed Research is centrally located in NJ and only minutes from Princeton, Hamilton, Trenton and Windsor. We are less than 60 minutes from two major airports, and 10 minutes from the Amtrak train station.

Our open, spacious office includes:

• 4 exam rooms    
• TV room    
• Conference room    
• 2/3 Monitor rooms    
• Wireless internet    
• Lab

Investigator Experience

Principal Investigator: Dr. Gary S. Karlin, MD, Board Certified Urologist, with over 20 years of research experience.

Sub-investigator: Dr. Russell M. Freid, MD, Board Certified Urologist, with over 10 years of research experience.

Sub-investigator: Dr. Jarad S. Fingerman, DO, with over 5 years of research experience

Sub-investigator: Dr. Michael S. Cohen, MD, with over 3 years of research experience

Staff Expertise

Meet the Staff

Julie Prettyman, RN, BSN, CCRC, Director, Julie is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator with over 20 years of clinical research experience. She has extensive experience in all facets of the clinical trial process including management, regulatory, budgeting and IRB processes. Julie has been published in industry publications, and serves as a guest speaker for multiple pharmaceutical companies as well as numerous other associations.

Melissa Ciatteo, CRC, Melissa has been a research coordinator since her hire in 2003. She has conducted over 40 trials from Phase I-IV. Her knowledge of regulatory, advertising, and budgeting as well as coordinating has lead to her success. Melissa is able to handle every aspect of the protocol requirements from specimen collection to close-out. Melissa is currently studying for her certification exam through ACRP.

David Adamson, BSET, CRC, David joined AdvanceMed Research in 2000 as a data manager and has since developed into a CRC, he has actively participated in over 80 clinical trials from phase I-IV. His experience has taught him many study specific procedures including phlebotomy and laboratory processing.

Debra Kenner, CCRC , Debra is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator with over 16 years of clinical research experience. She obtained her certification in 2005 through ACRP association. Her research background includes Cardiology, Urology, and Endocrine Metabolic disorders. Debra is knowledgeable in regulator, advertising, and budgeting. Debra’s positive attitude has lead to her success.

Iris Innocenzi, RS , Iris joined AdvanceMed Research in 2007 after a career spent as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Government. Additionally, she brings 10 rewarding years of experience working part-time in a medical environment greeting, scheduling, and coordinating patient care.  

Patient Demographics

Our active patient base includes over 20,000 individuals distributed among both sexes and a wide range of ages. Furthermore, due to the location of our practice, we treat patients from both inner city and suburban populations.

Other Information

We are able to utilize a central IRB and a central laboratory, but have the support of our local IRB and Lab when needed.

Contact Information

AdvanceMed Research
2 Princess Road, Suite J
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
USA
Phone: 609-895-0735
Fax: 609-895-0173
EMail: Ask@AdvanceMed.info
Web Site: http://www.advancemed.info

Currently Enrolling Trials

• A Multicenter Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study of the Safety and Efficacy of a Single Treatment in Patients with Idiopathic Overactive Bladder
• A Phase III Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Control, Multicenter Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of SER120 Nasal Spray Formulation in Patients with Nocturia
• A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of an investigational medication in Subjects with Generalized Erectile Dysfunction
• AdvanceMed Research is recruiting male and female volunteers to participate in a clinical research study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for the treatment of Overactive Bladder.
• Are you no longer turned on when the lights turn off?
• Are you one of the millions of men in this country who suffers from an enlarged prostate?
• Are you waking up in the middle of the night to Urinate?
• Bladder Cancer
• Do you have Erectile Dysfunction?
• Do you have Prostate Cancer?
• Erectile Dysfunction Study
• Erectile Dysfunction Volunteers Needed Who Experience Difficulty getting and keeping an erection!
• Has Erectile Dysfunction turned your sex life off?
• Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Power Surges, Personal Summer... Wish they would just go away?
• Is Overactive Bladder A Part of Your Life?
• Men age 18 to 75 in North Jersey: Have you been told you have Low Testosterone?
• MEN, are these symptoms interfering with your life?
• Men: Are you experiencing a lack of sexual desire?
• Nighttime BPH Signaling You?
• Overactive Bladder Research Study for Women
• Prostate Cancer that requires Hormone therapy.
• Prostate Problems?
• The Dignity studies are phase III international multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials of botulinum toxin (BOTOX) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) or multiple sclerosis (MS); BOTOX is not yet licensed for these indications.
• Women: Are you experiencing Symptoms of Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.