Center Overview

Providence Health Partners - Center for Clinical Research is an independent clinical research center owned by a forty-physician group practice located in Dayton, Ohio. Our mission is to provide our patients with state of the art medical care and opportunities to participate in clinical research studies. Our Investigators, Lawrence Ratcliff MD, Paul Martin DO, Charles Watson DO, Robert Hunter, DO, James Barry, DO, and Edward Hubach, DO, are respected members of the medical community and are known for their individual areas of practice.

Clinical Research Experience

Areas of Clinical Expertise and Patient Population:

• Endocrinology: Diabetes, obesity, lipid disorders, osteoporosis, hirsuitism, gynecomastia, hyper and hypothyroidism, anemia.
• Gerontology: Alzheimer’s, chronic kidney disease, anemia, contagious diarrhea
• Arthritis/Rhematology: Chronic low back pain, chronic neck pain, muscle cramps, gout, Paget's disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia.
• Cardiovascular: Atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, peripheral arterial disease, smoking cessation, heart disease.
• Gastrointestinal: Constipation, GERD, esophagitis, irritable bowel, peptic ulcer disease.
• Urology: BPH, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, hematuria.
• Dermatology: Pruritis, rosacea, psoriasis, warts, herpes Simplex Virus - Type 1 and 2.
• Neurology: Multiple Sclerosis, headaches, tremors, diabetic neuropathy.
• Gynecology: Contraception, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, hormone replacement therapy, fibroids, female sexual dysfunction, abnormal vaginal bleeding, secondary amenorrhea, vaginal pruritis.

  Our research center has worked with a variety of pharmaceutical sponsors and CRO's including:

  PPD AstraZeneca CTMS Glaxo Smith Kline Eli Lilly and Company Bristol Myers Squibb Luitpold Pharmaceuticals ICON Clinical Research Perlegen Sciences Chiltern Ascend Therapeutics AMAG Pharmaceuticals Conjuchem Omnicare

  Merck Novo Nordisk Medpace Novartis Pfizer Takeda Wyeth Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Biocryst Covance Epiphany Biosciences Mannkind OSIRIS Paragon Abbott

  Mission:
  To promote research development by providing new investigational treatment options to patients while maintaining high ethical standards, patient safety, and clinical data integrity.

  Our goal is to meet sponsor satisfaction by:

  • Timely study initiation
  • Meeting or exceeding accrual goals
  • Providing accurate data
  • Ensuring high quality data in maintaining good clinical practices and FDA regulation
  • Providing highly qualified and experienced staff

Facility Description

This State of the art medical facility highlights:

• Database of > 110,000 patients
• Full service laboratory (CLIA, COLA)
• IV area, phlebotomy
• Dry ice, lab shipment (HAZMAT IATA certified)
• Use of central or local IRB
• DEXA scanning (Hologic)
• Chest X-ray
• CT scans
• Mammography
• Transvaginal Ultrasound
• PAPs
• Glucometer testing and teaching
• Electrocardiograms
• Echocardiograms
• MRI
• -20° freezer
• Secured drug storage and patient files
• Dedicated analog lines, internet access, fax and photocopy
• Dedicated monitor work area equipped with: internet access and generous work space
• Strict adherence to GCP and ICH guidelines
• Free and easily accessible parking for patients and guests
• Central location with easy access from freeway I-75
• Close to Major Airport and Hotels
  • Dayton International Airport (DAY)
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Investigator Experience

Lawrence G. Ratcliff, MD
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research Experience
11 years
Specialty: Family Practice

Paul A. Martin, DO
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research Experience
6 years
Specialty: Family Practice

Robert L. Hunter, DO
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research Experience
6 years
Specialty: Family Practice

Edward A. Hubach, DO
Sub-Investigator
Clinical Research Experience
4 years
Specialty: Family Practice

Charles C. Watson, DO
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research Experience
4 years
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

James H. Barry, MD
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research Experience
12 years
Specialties: Gerontology and Family Practice

Staff Expertise

Mary Corl RN., BSN., CCRC
Clinical Research Site Director
Clinical Research Experience
15 years

Deborah Shockley, CMA, CCRC
Lead Coordinator
Clinical Research Experience
7 years

Joy Moore, RN, CCRC
Research Nurse
Clinical Research Experience
8 years

Leslie Garrett, CMA, CCRC
Coordinator
Clinical Research Experience
7 years

Jill Riess, PA-C, RNC
Physician Assistant
Clinical Research Experience
12 years

Sara Frank
Research Assistant

Becky Roberts, RN, ANP-BC, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator and Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Burns, RD/LD
Registered Dietitian

Patient Demographics

Dayton City, Ohio (US Census 2000)

Contact Information

Mary Corl, RN, BSN, CCRC
Clinical Research Site Director
Providence Health Partners - Center for Clinical Research
2912 Springboro West, Suite 200
Dayton, OH 45439
USA
Phone: 937-297-8988
Fax: 937- 294-5046
EMail: mcorl@provmedgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.provmedgroup.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

• Anemia due to Heavy Menstrual Periods
• COPD
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Gerontology/Nursing Home Studies
• Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Menopause and Hot Flashes
• Newly Diagnosed Diabetes
• Type I Diabetes/Stem Cell
• Type II Diabetes - Diet Controlled
• Type II Diabetes on Single or Multiple Medications
• Urinary Stress Incontinence
• Weight Loss/Management

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.