Research Center Profile:
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Clinical Research Associates, Inc. (CRA) is a privately-owned,
independent clinical research site specializing in providing
clinical research services for the pharmaceutical, nutritional and
medical device industries. Established in 1990, CRA has conducted
over 400 Phase II, III, IV and Rx-to-OTC national and multinational
clinical trials.
CRA has conducted more than 400 clinical trials in the following
therapeutic areas of:
Allergy
Cardiology/cardiac surgery
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
General/Plastic surgery
Infectious disease
Musculoskeletal and Connective tissue disorders
Nutrition
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pain management
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Pulmonary/Critical Care
Radiology
Urology/Nephrology
Vascular/Cardiovascular
Women's Health
Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss
CRA is housed in an 8,000 square foot modern facility with an
on-site laboratory with phlebotomy capabilities.
Maintains a computerized patient tracking system
Experienced with RDE (remote data entry)
Utilizes a local IRB which meets monthly
Can utilize a Central IRB at the Sponsor%92s request
Comprehensive mentoring and continuing education programs to
assist on with on site clinical research training
Comprehensive SOPs
CLIA certified laboratory
FAA certified staff for the shipment of hazardous
materials
Active participation in community outreach programs
Certified in smoking cessation counseling
Fully HIPAA compliant
Diagnostic/Clinic equipment:
Drug storage (locked)
Freezer (-20° Celsius)
Refrigerator
Ultrasound
Treadmill
Uroflow Machine
Dry ice
Full kitchen for meal studies
Radiography
EKG
CRA is also affiliated with a diagnostic center that has
capabilities to perform most required research diagnostic services
including access to the following diagnostic/clinic equipment:
DEXA Scanner
Endoscopy
Ultrafast CT
Patient recruitment is typically achieved by the following
means:
Large patient database
Large private practice referral base
Advertising: newspaper, radio, television, quarterly newsletter
and community relations activities
Public relations/community outreach
Linda Moore Schipani, RN, MSN
After receiving her Master's degree in Family Practice
Nursing, Ms. Schipani has gained extensive clinical research trial
experience, and has successfully managed CRA for more than 13
years.
Stephan C. Sharp, MD
Dr, Sharp is board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal
Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of
Tennessee and completed an Endocrine fellowship at Vanderbilt
University School of Medicine. Dr. Sharp is on multiple consulting
boards and has 10 years experience conducting clinical trials.
Physician Investigators board certified in the areas of:
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology,
Internal Medicine, Nutrition, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Cardiac
Thoracic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pulmonology, Plastic Surgery,
Neurology and Psychiatry.
11 Study Coordinators
Director of Clinical Operations
Dieticians
Operations/Administrative staff
Full-time recruiting staff
Dedicated regulatory division
Located in Tennessee's capitol city, CRA is conveniently
situated in the heart of downtown Nashville and is central to its
extensive medical community. CRA provides rapid enrollment and
prompt completion of its studies with an average dropout rate of
less than 15%.
For additional information, please contact:
Linda Moore Schipani
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical
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