Center Overview

Alpha Medical Research is a dedicated, full-time research facility adjacent to a privately owned Family Medicine clinic, Neil A. Patterson, MD, P.A. Our private research site conducts phase II-IV clinical trials, and has participated in both pharmaceutical and device trials. Our focus is on Family Medicine/Primary Care, and therefore we often see patients who are being diagnosed with new conditions, and are likely drug naivee for those conditions. Being a Family Medicine/Primary Care facility, gives us the ability and patient population to conduct a wide range of clinical trials in various therapeutic areas. Alpha Medical Research is under the supervision of Dr. Neil Patterson, Medical Director, and Christina Jackson, BSN, RN, CCRC, Clinical Director.

Clinical Research Experience

Alpha Medical Research has coordinated studies in various areas such as Cardiology (including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and atrial fibrillation), Type 2 Diabetes (oral meds, subcutaneous meds, and insulin), Depression, Hypogonadism, Gout,, Respiratory/Infectious Disease, Chronic pain, Osteoarthritis, migraines, iron deficiency anemia, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and Post Herpetic Neuralgia. Neil Patterson, MD has served as the Principal Investigator in multiple studies for over seven years. Our seasoned Clinical Research Coordinators have 30 years combined clinical research experience, are certified CRC's through ACRP, and have coordinated over 80 clinical research studies combined. We have enjoyed working with sponsors such as Merck, Eli Lilly & Co., Hoffmann-La Roche, Glaxo-Smith Kline, Novartis, Oscient Pharmaceuticals, NovoNordisk, Pfizer, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ProStrakan, Regeneron, and King Pharmaceuticals. We have also enjoyed working with CRO's such as Quintiles, Parexel, PPD, ICON, Cato, KForce, Omnicare, Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Coordinating Center, United Biosource Corporation, and Kendle.

Facility Description

We are located in a Medical Plaza privately owned by Neil A. Patterson, MD. Our modern facility, built in 2005, is in the Greater Orlando area, and is approximately 2 miles from the University of Central Florida, only 6 miles from the nearest hospital, and 8 miles from the Orlando International Airport. We are conveniently located on the local bus line, and have a huge selection of major hotels and restaurants in the immediate area. Our dedicated research facility is approximately 2,200 square feet and includes:

• Large waiting/reception area with music and cable TV
• Large CLIA Certified, and sample processing laboratory
• Three private patient exam rooms
• Exam rooms equipped with a laptop and high speed network connection for EMR access
• One private waiting area equipped with a recliner, cable TV, DVD player, movies, and a reading lamp for those extended research visits
• Dedicated Monitoring & Auditing area with high speed data ports for monitors use
• Conference area
• Space for up to 6 coordinators/staff in addition to Clinical Director
• Large amount of locked cabinets designated for study medications
• Spacious storage area

Equipment & Services offered include:

• 24 hour medical coverage
• Centrifuge
• -20 degrees C freezer
• Dedicated laboratory refrigerator
• Locked refrigerator designated for study drug
• Computerized ECGs
• X-ray
• Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Testing)
• Digital Scale w/500 lb capacity
• Access to special procedure room located in adjacent Family Medicine Clinic
• Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician consultants as needed.

Investigator Experience

Neil A. Patterson, MD, is Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Academy of Family Medicine, and has privately owned and established his Family Medicine clinic since 1995. Dr. Patterson has over 7 years of experience serving as the P.I. of multiple clinical research studies, phases II-IV. Dr. Patterson is supported by his medical staff, who all serve as Sub-Investigators, James S. Bomhard, MD, Carol C. McMorrow, ARNP, Michelle A. Cooley, ARNP, and Rose M. Ray, ARNP. Ms. Ray is also experienced in aesthetic treatments including botox injections, fillers, and laser skin treatments and hair removal.

Staff Expertise

Clinical Director and Research Administrator, Christina Jackson, BSN, RN, CCRC, has over 15 years of clinical research experience and was first CRC certified by ACRP in May, 1997. Ms. Jackson came to Alpha Medical Research with a background in Critical Care and Cardiology, and has coordinated over 50 clinical research studies including both pharmaceutical and device trials, phases II-IV. She has also had the experience of both sponsor audits, and a FDA audit previously. Sonya Robinson, CCRC, has over 10 years of clinical research experience, was first CRC certified by ACRP in November, 2003. Ms. Robinson also came to Alpha Medical Research with a background in Cardiology, and was previously trained as both a Licensed Phlebotomist and a Certified Nurses Assistant. She has coordinated 40 clinical research studies including both pharmaceutical and device trials, phases II-IV. She also previously experienced an FDA audit as well. Ms. Ivette Leka, CCRP recently joined our staff, and has over 6 years of clinical research experience. She was first CRC certified through SOCRA in July, 2006. Ms. Leka came to us with a background in Cardiology and Pulmonology, including Pulmonary Sleep Studies. She has coordinated over 20 clinical research studies, including both pharmaceutical and device trials, phases II-IV. All of our staff are IATA Certified through Saf-T-Pak, Inc.

Patient Demographics

• 9,000 active patients (18,000 patients in database)
• Approximately 50-60 new patients every month
• 48% male and 52% female
• Age demographics are as follows: 9%, under 18 years, 46%, 18-44 years, 33%, 45-64 years, and 12%, 65 years and older
• Ethnicity demographics are: 80% Caucasian, 8% African-American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 1% other

Other Information

We are an outpatient only facility, and are not connected to a local IRB. Therefore, we only use Central IRBs, and usually use the one chosen by the sponsor. This enables us to have a very quick turn around time with regulatory and IRB documents. We have worked with WIRB, New England IRB, Sterling IRB, Schulman IRB, Quorum IRB, The Copernicus Group IRB, COAST IRB, Chesapeake IRB, and Ethical Review Committee, Inc.. We have participated in sponsored initiated media campaigns as well as submitted local advertising independently (including television, radio, newspaper, and internet) for subject recruitment, and have utilized the services of a Recruitment Specialist previously. We are experienced in, and use both conventional CRFs and Electronic Data Capture systems. Some of the EDC systems that we are experienced in include: InForm, TAO, MediData, PPD’s system, I*Net, MACRO 3.0, PAL, TriaLine, TrialRecorder, OC RDC 4.5.1, and Adams/Oracle. We have also had the opportunity to work with many different Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRS) such as: ICON, S-Clinica, ALMAC, Covance, CLinPhone, and PPD’s system. Our staff works as a cohesive team that is experienced, flexible, enthuiastic, and hard working. We are trained in GCP and CFR ICH guidelines and adhere to them strictly. At Alpha Medical Research, we offer a superb product of good enrollment, excellent patient retention and compliance, and clean data with minimal data clarifications. We hope to have the pleasure of working with you soon. Please don't hesitate to contact or visit us at any time to consider us for coordinating clinical trials for your company.

Contact Information

Christina Jackson, BSN, RN, CCRC
Clinical Director
Alpha Medical Research
2984 Alafaya Trail, Suite 2020
Oviedo, FL 32765
USA
Phone: 407-588-1640
Fax: 407-588-1645
EMail: cjackson@pattersonmd.net
Web Site: http://www.alphamedicalresearch.net

Currently Enrolling Trials

• A research study with a pharmaceutical company evaluating the effects of an investigational drug for Type 2 Diabetes is being conducted.
• A study to determine if a combination of rosuvastatin (Crestor) and ezetimibe (Zetia) works better at lowering cholesterol than rosuvastatin alone.
• An Osteoarthritis study, GI-REASONS, (Gastro Intestinal Randomized Events And Safety Open-label NSAIDs Study). This is an Osteoarthritis (OA) study, evaluating the gastrointestinal safety of an FDA-approved NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, versus other FDA-approved NSAIDS.
• Clinical Research Study for Adult Subjects with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
• Harmony, a Global Type 2 Diabetes Program
• SURGE: Study Utilizing Rilonacept in Gout Exacerbations. A medical research study evaluating an investigational medicine for gout flares, and the pain associated with them.
• The GetGOAL-P Study to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational medication for people with type 2 diabetes.
• Treatment of Acute Migraine in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease (Heart Disease)

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