Research Center Profile:
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Site Overview Clinical Research Atlanta (CRA) is a premier multi-specialty research center located in Atlanta Georgia. Founded in 1992, CRA’s team is committed to providing the highest quality Phase I, II, III, IV and OTC clinical research services to the pharmaceutical industry. Quality care, quality research and a professional, friendly staff are our core values.
CRA's keys to success include:
Ability to use a central IRB
Dedicated regulatory specialist
Start up regulatory documents turn-around time in less than 5 days
Patient Recruitment Program
QA Program
Emphasis on investigator and coordinator training
Electronic Data Capture (EDC) complete within 24 hours of visit completion
Number of Studies Conducted:
332 Number of Studies Actually Completed:
314 Number of Active Patients in the Database:
8728 Regulatory Submission Turn-Around Time:
5 Business Day(s) Average Number of Total Patients Enrolled:
34 Average Percent of Total Patients Randomized:
99% Average Percent of ‘Completed’ Studies that met Enrollment Goals:
88% EDC Capabilities:
Yes
CRA has successfully completed more than 350 Phase I, II, III, IV, and OTC clinical trials. CRA's board-certified specialists perform trials in the following therapeutic areas:
Allergy
Allergic Rhinitis--Adult &
Pediatric
Urticaria
Cardiovascular
Hypertension (including ABPM)
CV Outcome
Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Impetigo
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Endocrine/Metabolism
Adult & Pediatric Nutrition
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2
Dietary Supplements
Dyslipidemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Obesity
Gastroenterology
Chronic Constipation
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Erosive Esophagitis
Gastritis
GERD
Heartburn
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Nausea
Ulcerative Colitis
Infectious Diseases
Common Cold
Fungal Infections
Onychomycosis
Respiratory Tract Infections
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology
Ankle Sprain
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Muscular Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendonitis
Vaccines
Avian Flu
Hepatitis
Influenza
Influenza Prevention
C-Diff
HPV
Pediatric Vaccines
Neurological
Migraine, Adult & Adolescent
Headache
Insomnia
Normal Healthy
OTC Indications
Adult & Pediatrics
Allergy
Asthma
Pediatric Growth Trials
Pharmacokinetics
Phase 1 Studies
Adult & Pediatric
Allergy
Hypertension-Osteoarthritis
Vaccine
Respiratory
Asthma--Adult & Pediatric
Chronic Bronchitis
COPD
Pneumonia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Smoking Cessation
Nicotine replacement
Smoking Cessation Medications
Urology/Nephrology
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
OAB (Overactive Bladder)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Women’s Health Care
Contraceptives
Hot Flashes
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
IBS in Women
CRA has earned the trust of major pharmaceutical organizations and CROs, including:
3M Company
Abbott Laboratories
Actelion
ADAMS Respiratory
Alcon Research
Alita Pharmaceuticals
Allergan
Allergenics
Allergy Therapeutics
Allied Research, Int.
ALTANA, Pharma
Altea Therapeutics
Alteon
Alza Pharmaceuticals
Amgen
Amylin Pharmaceuticals
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Antares Pharma AG
Apotex, Inc.
Arena Pharmaceutical
Astellas Pharma
AstraZeneca
AtheroGenics, Inc.
Aventis
Bavarian Nordic
Baxter Healthcare
Bayer Healthcare
Biovail
BoehringerIngelheim
Boston Scientific
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals
Cephalon
Chiltern International
Jubilant/Clinsys
Cobâlis
Corning Besselaar (Covance)
Covance, Inc.
C-TRIALS Pharmaceutical (World Wide Clinical Trials)
Dr. Reddy’s Lab
Dynport Vaccines
Dey Laboratories
Dynavax Technologies
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Endpoint Research
Ferring Pharmacuticals
Forest Laboratories
Genentech
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
GlaxoWellcome
Hoechst Marion Roussel
i3 Research (now inventive)
ICON Clinical Research
Immunex
Inspire Pharmaceuticals
INC Research/Kendle
Ingenix
Integrated Therapeutics
Integrium
Integrium Cardiovascular Research
Johnson & Johnson
Lexicon
Lilly
Lilly/Takeda
Magna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MARTEK Biosciences
MDS Pharma(Ricerca Biosciences)
MedImmune
MEDA Pharmaceuticals
MedevaGroup Development
Medpace, Inc.
MedPointe Pharmaceuticals
Med-tap
Merck
Microbia
NiCoxS.A.Novella
Novartis
NUTRICIA North America
Nycomed
Novum
Novo Nordisk
Omnicare
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc.
Organon USA (Merck)
Paragon Biomedical
Parexel
Pearl Therapeutics
Pfizer Inc.
Pharm Olam
PharmaNet(inventive)
Pharmacopeia, Inc.
Pozen
Procter and GamblePPD, Inc.
PRA International
Quintiles
Rengeneron Pharmaceuticals
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (Sanofi)
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Roche
RTI Health Solutions
Sanofi-Aventis
Sanofi-Pasteur
Schering-Plough
ScielePharma, Inc.
SCIREX
Sepracor
Shionogi Inc.
SmithKline Beecham
Solvay Pharmaceuticals
Sucampo
SUN Pharmaceuticals
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
Takeda
Tanox
Tap Pharmaceuticals
TEVA Pharmaceuticals, USA
TKL Research, Inc.
Tioga Pharmaceuticals
UCB Inc.
Unilever Food & Health
United BioSource Corporation
Whitehall-Robins
Wyeth
Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals
Zeneca
CRA’s research location is in a southern suburb of Atlanta, Stockbridge, GA.. Our site is equipped with the most modern technology available, including:
Diagnostic/Clinic Equipment
6 exam rooms
EKG, Holter Monitoring, LifeShirt ®
IV infusion capability
Centrifuge
Cholestech machines
Chest X-ray
Stadiometer
-20° Centigrade freezer
-80° Centigrade freezer
Secure 2°-8° Centigrade refrigerator
Certified On-site Diagnostic Laboratory
Electronic Data Capture (EDC) complete within 24 hours of visit completion
Spirometry, peak flow
Access to Uroflow machine
Pollen counting
Treadmill
Access to radiology and ultrasound facilities including Bone Densitometer, Mammography, and MRI
Access to Certified Endoscopy unit with 3 suites and recovery room
Access to 2 Certified Sleep Labs (4 beds each)
PC or laptops for all staff
Patient lounge for extended days
Crash Box
Facility
Ability to use Central IRB
ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
Secured Drug Storage (room temperature & refrigerated)
Secured climate-controlled storage for study records
Dedicated monitor space with DSL or wireless capabilities, telephone, fax and copier
Easy access off major expressway for patients and sponsors
Emergency meds, Oxygen, CPR certified staff
Back-up Generator
Medical Center 2 blocks from site
CRA has established a network of physicians that provide an expanded breadth and depth to its clinical research capacity. Under the direction of Principal Investigator and founder, Nathan Segall, MD, CPI, investigators are selected based on their therapeutic expertise and previous clinical trial experience.
CRA is fully staffed with experienced Certified Clinical Research Coordinators (CCRC) committed to the highest professional standards of data quality, patient care, client service, and medical responsiveness. The coordinators continuously engage in training and familiarize themselves with the latest regulations and techniques.
ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
CPR Certification
Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams Certification
IATA Certified staff for the shipment of hazardous materials
GCP/ICH Guidelines for Informed Consent Process compliance
Dietary counseling services
Certified Smoking Cessation Counselors
Staff certified in LifeShirt™ Training
Methacholine Challenge
CRA enjoys an excellent reputation for consistently meeting or
exceeding enrollment goals. By utilizing a variety of recruitment
methods, CRA achieves superior patient enrollment and ranks among
the top enrolling sites in the nation. CRA‘s staff employs a
variety of cost-effective recruitment strategies including:
Practice and Research databases that consist of over 10,000
patients
Physician referrals
Print, radio, TV and internet advertising
Direct patient mailings
Social Media and Internet
Community seminars and lecture
Flyer and brochure distribution
Newsletters
Patient Call Center
Clinical Research Atlanta has:
Access to a large metropolitan population exceeding 4 million.
Close to 3 major universities (Emory, GA Tech, GA State), and 3
military bases.
We utilize Clinical Conductor to manage clinical trial data.
Ability to use a central IRB
Equipped for rapid startups
HIPAA Compliant
Electronic Data Capture (EDC) complete within 24 hours of visit completion
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