Center Overview

Solano Clinical Research is an independent clinical research facility located in Vallejo, California. Since 1986 we have successfully conducted more than 200 Phase I-IV clinical studies in the areas of dermatology, vaccines and women's health.

We have the infrastructure and staffing specifically organized for clinical research. Our service is based on established standard operating procedures, GCP and ICH compliance, years of clinical experience and qualified staff to manage and conduct clinical trials. Seasoned professionals and technicians are exclusively focused on your study requirements and needs. A full-time Recruiter/Retention Specialist on site maintains an active volunteer database and develops and implements study-specific recruitment plans. Experienced Study Coordinators prepare and submit your regulatory documents to the Central IRB of your choice for approval within 2 to 3 weeks.

We've earned our reputation as the "Monitor's Favorite" by consistently meeting the challenges of each and every clinical study with thorough, accurate and timely performance. Our goal is to help you gain rapid market approval by starting your study on time, meeting or exceeding your enrollment goals and providing you with clean data.

Clinical Research Experience

Our areas of specialty and research interest include, but are not limited to: absorption, bioequivalence, pharmacokinetics (outpatient), healthy volunteers, phlebology, safety/efficacy, safety/tolerability and transdermal drug delivery systems.

We perform studies in the following research areas:

Dermatology

• Acne
• Alopecia
• Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
• Cutaneous Lymphoma
• Dermal Sensitization & Irritation
• Dry Skin (Xerosis, Ichthyosis)
• Fungal Infections
• Herpes (genital, oral)
• Herpes Zoster
• Leg Ulcers
• Melanoma
• Melasma
• Molluscum
• Onychomycosis
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Photoaging
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Seborrheic Dermatitis/Dandruff
• Skin Infections
• Tinea Pedis
• Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems
• Warts (common, flat, genital, plantar)

Vaccines

• Anthrax
• CMV
• Encephalitis
• Influenza
• HIV
• HPV
• HSV
• Smallpox

Women's Health

• Amenorrhea
• Birth Control
• Endometriosis
• HRT
• Low Libido
• Menopause
• Osteoporosis
• Ovarian Disorders
• Post-menopausal conditions
• STDs
• Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems
• Vaginitis

Other

• Gout
• Headache
• Obesity

Facility Description

Solano Clinical Research is easily accessible from three international airports: Oakland (37 miles), Sacramento (61 miles) and San Francisco (45 miles). Our facility is located in a medical complex close to Sutter Solano Medical Center. Emergency services, x-ray and lab services are available.

• AED
• Alarm secured
• Backup generator
• ECG
• Emergency kit
• FWA number
• Laboratory (CLIA - PPMP Certificate)
• Photography equipment
• Storage
  • Locked freezers (minus 70° C and minus 20° C)
  • Locked refrigerators (2° - 8° C)
  • Temperature monitoring with continuous recording circular graph
  • Locked storage for clinical trial materials
• Square footage: 6,322
  • Adequate space to complete work and store documents
  • Dedicated work space for Monitor with phone and internet access
• T1 Internet Connection
• Other special equipment: chromameter, corneometer, solar simulator

Investigator Experience

Serena Mraz, M.D.
Associate Medical Director
Board Certified in Dermatology and Internal Medicine
7+ years of clinical research experience
Experience with over 60 trials; PI for more than 35 trials

Peter Rogge, M.D.
Assistant Medical Director
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
4+ years of clinical research experience
Experience with 24 trials; PI for 19 trials

Jeffrey Sugarman, M.D.
Investigator
Board Certified in Pediatrics and Dermatology
PI for 3 trials

Staff Expertise

Solano Clinical Research is fully staffed with personnel who are experienced and thoroughly trained in their area of responsibility. Study team members include a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Certified, Recruiter/Retention Specialist, Registered Nurses, Research Technicians and Certified Study Coordinators. All staff members participate in GCP training and continuing education.

Certifications

• BLS
• CPR
• IATA certified for shipping infectious substances and diagnostic specimens
• NIH: Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams
• Phlebotomy
• SoCRA

Skilled in these areas but not limited to:

• Electronic CRF reporting
• Online ECG transmissions
• Use of scientific photographic equipment, including Canfield
• Acne lesion counting
• Biopsies
• Colposcopy
• Corneometry
• Cosmetic facial aesthetics
• PASI, SCORAD and CLASI scoring methods
• Lasers; laser-like devices

Patient Demographics

Solano Clinical Research is located in the northern California city of Vallejo in Solano County. In addition to maintaining a well characterized database, we recruit from private offices, community health and educational institutions from the neighboring cities of Dixon, Fairfield, Green Valley, Suisun, Vacaville, and Benicia, as well as the neighboring counties of Contra Costa, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo and Sacramento. Educational institutions in the area include Diablo Valley Community College, Contra Costa College, Napa Valley College, Solano Community College and Touro University-California, College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Other Information

Solano Clinical Research is consistently successful in speedy recruiting. We excel at recruiting and filling studies with healthy volunteers and volunteers with tough indications such as severe psoriasis. Our retention rates for all indications are nearly 100%. For multi-year vaccine studies, retention rates are greater than 90%.

Contact Information

Brenda Grooms
Site Manager
Solano Clinical Research
127 Hospital Drive, Ste. 202/204
Vallejo, CA 94589
USA
Phone: 707-556-1107, ext 230
Fax: 707-643-2316
EMail: bgrooms@solanoclinicalresearch.com
Web Site: http://www.solanoclinicalresearch.com

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.