Therapeutic Areas

Psychiatry/Psychology
Sleep

Center Overview

Summit Research Network, formerly known as Seattle Clinical Research Center, is an independent medical research organization. Since 1991 we have worked in cooperation with pharmaceutical companies to develop medical treatments for a variety of conditions.

Beginning in the year 1999, Seattle Clinical Research Center joined with four similar sites across the country to form Summit Research Network. By expanding to become a national organization, Summit can marshall additional resources to provide the most advanced research techniques to help individuals with psychiatric conditions.

Summit Research Network is a nationally recognized organization. Our goal is to increase scientific knowledge as well as public awareness in the area of clinical research. Through the advancement of medical treatment, we are committed to conducting the highest quality of medical research for our patients

Clinical Research Experience

Summit Research Network (Seattle) specializes in clinical studies for Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Related Problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (Type I and II), Chronic Low back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Memory Loss, Migraine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obesity, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)/Premenstrual Stress Syndome (PMS), Sexual Dysfunction, Smoking Cessation, and Social Phobia.

Facility Description

Summit Research Network (Seattle) has one out-patient facility located in the medical region (First Hill) of Seattle. We are easily accessible by freeway as well as various modes of public transportation (i.e., bus, ferry). Validated parking is available at our clinical site. We occupy the entire 18th floor and enjoy breathtaking views of the entire Seattle region. Equipment & Diagnostic Services:

• Private Offices & Multiple Exam Rooms
• Phlebotomy draw/processing capabilities including centrifuges, refrigerators and -20° Freezer
• Portable 12-lead ECG machines, scales & mercury sphygmomanometers
• Secured drug storage facility

Investigator Experience

Jerry C. Steiert, MD, Investigator
Dr. Steiert has worked in clinical research since 2001 and has served as Principal Investigator at Summit Research Network since 2004. Dr. Steiert is Board Certified in Psychiatry with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Benjamin Dobbeck, PsyD, Investigator
Dr. Dobbeck, clinical psychologist, has worked in clinical research since 1999, including 5 years with Summit Research Network (Oregon) Inc. He joined the Summit Seattle team in 2008. While working mostly with adults, he also has considerable experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations. Dr. Dobbeck is licensed in both Oregon and Washington.

Claire Waltman, MD, Investigator
Dr. Waltman has worked in clinical research since 1995. Her experience includes research fellowships at the National Institute on Aging and Johns Hopkins. She has served as Principal Investigator on studies since 1999 and joined Summit Research Network in 2006. She is board certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism as well as Internal Medicine.

Laurel Leigh, RN, MA, MS, MFT, Rater/Diagnostician
Laurel Leigh has worked as a psychometrician and researcher since 1995 at Summit Research Network. She has evaluated patients for many kinds of studies including depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, PTSD, social anxiety, smoking cessation, and insomnia disorders.

Staff Expertise

Many of our highly trained and extensively educated personnel have varied backgrounds in clinical research and in the medical industry. Some of our staff members have been with us since the beginning of the clinic.

Our professional and experienced staff includes:

• Board Certified Physicians
• Registered Nurses
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
• Certified Lab Technicians
• Medical Assistants
• Support Personnel

It is the policy at Summit Research Network (Seattle) that all clinical personnel are encouraged to keep abreast of the GCP, ICH and FDA guidelines/regulations through various continuing educational programs and professional organization (i.e., ACRP and RAPS) certifications.

Patient Demographics

We draw patients from the Puget Sound and greater Seattle metropolitan area.

Other Information

• Able to utilize central IRB (once Investigator requirements for choosing and IRB are met)
• Experience with remote data entry (RDE) and IVRS
• Quality Assurance monitoring
• Follow-up Care (Aftercare) for study participants
• Extensive Advertisement and Recruitment Team

Contact Center

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