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Research Center Profile:
ClinSearch, LLC

Therapeutic Areas

Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Musculoskeletal
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Ophthalmology
Rheumatology
Sleep
Urology
Vaccines

Center Overview

ClinSearch, LLC is a privately owned dedicated multi-specialty research facility conveniently located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Established in 1992, ClinSearch has conducted over 300 Phase II, III, and IV trials providing quality data in a wide variety of therapeutic areas. Our experienced staff consistently recruits and enrolls evaluable subjects through effective advertisement, database notification, physician referrals, and community awareness events. We develop relationships that foster retention and are committed to providing our sponsors and clients with accurate data in a timely fashion while providing quality care with patient safety at the forefront of our care.

Clinical Research Experience

Our research company has extensive clinical research experience in Phase II-IV Trials in the following areas:

  • Gastroenterology
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome- C/D
    • GERD
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Chronic Diarrhea
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Dyspepsia
    • Erosive Esophagitis
    • Gastic Ulcers
    • Bowel Prep
    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Diverticulitis Prevention
  • Internal Medicine-Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
  • Weight Reduction
  • Sleep Studies
  • Dermatology-Acne
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Gastroparesis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Opioid Induced Constipation
  • Bloating
  • Rheumatology- Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Vaccine
  • Women’s Health-Endometriosis, Menopausal Issues, Contraception
  • Pulmonary
  • Urology-ED, OAB

Sponsors / CRO's in which we have conducted clinical trials include

SPONSORS:

  • Abbott
  • AGI
  • Alba
  • Alizyme
  • Altana
  • Amylin
  • Arena
  • Ardelyx
  • AstraZeneca
  • Braintree
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Duramed
  • Eli Lily
  • Eisai
  • Falk
  • Ferring
  • Forrest
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • ImmusanT
  • Ironwood
  • Jazz
  • Lexicon
  • Luitpold
  • Map
  • Merck
  • Microbia
  • Nektar
  • Neurocrine
  • Novum
  • Novartis
  • Orexigen
  • Pfizer
  • Pozen
  • Proctor and Gamble
  • Progenics
  • Prometheus
  • Rhythm
  • Salix
  • Santarus
  • Shionogi
  • Solvay
  • Shire
  • Synergy
  • TAP
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals
  • Theravance
  • Tioga
  • Tolmar
  • Trine
  • Wyeth
  • Yamanouchi
  • Xenoport
  • Zanodyne

CROs:

  • Beardsworth
  • Cetero Research
  • Chiltern
  • Clinical Research Management
  • Clinlogix
  • Clinsys
  • Covance
  • DSP
  • Essential
  • Global
  • I3 Research
  • ICON
  • Inventiv
  • Kendle
  • Novella
  • MDS
  • Medpace
  • Omnicare
  • Paragon
  • Parexel
  • Pharmanet
  • Phoenix
  • PRA International
  • PPD
  • Pharmalink
  • Premier
  • Quintiles
  • RPS, Inc.
  • RTI
  • Santarus
  • SGS Life Sciences
  • Stiris Research
  • Symbio
  • TKL
  • Trio Clinical Research
  • United Biosource Corporation

Facility Description

Our 5,000 sq/ft dedicated research facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee is conveniently located near three major medical centers, within 2 miles of a regional airport. Our office contains:

  • Fully-alarmed, 24-hour monitored security system with selective pin access
  • Online Data Management System, Clinical Conductor, to track recruitment, trial progression and all study data
  • Two dedicated monitoring rooms with high speed internet, copier, phone and fax
  • 24 hour dedicated emergency contact phone
  • Conference room with access to internet
  • 4 Fully Equipped Examination Rooms
  • 6 Dedicated Coordinator Offices
  • Dedicated Data Room
  • Climate controlled and secured drug storage with limited key access
  • Climate controlled and secured records storage on site

Diagnostic Equipment

On Site Emergency Equipment including AED, Oxygen, Crash cart medications (IV fluids, Steroids, Epinephrine, ASA, inhalers)

  • Ultra So-Lo Freezer (-20° and -70°)
  • Dry Ice Storage Capabilities
  • Locked Refrigerator and Freezer
  • ECG –Mac 1200
  • Scales-Tanita
  • Welch Allyn Baumanameter Blood Pressure Units
  • Centrifuge & Large Capacity Centrifuge
  • Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank & Dewer
  • ClinSearch is affiliated with a local diagnostic center with capabilities that include:
    DEXA ScannerUltrasoundEchocardiogram
    EndoscopyUltrafast CTMRI
    Pulmonary Function TestingPSG

Investigator Experience

Richard A. Krause, MD: Medical Director / Owner ClinSearch, LLC Conducting Phase II-IV Clinical TrialsConducted first Clinical Trial in 1992. Retired from private practice in 2006 to devote full time service to research, "hands on" PI.

Board Certified Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Contact us for a detailed Investigator / Sub Investigators CV's www.clinsearch-us.com

Staff Expertise

Katrina Floyd, CCRP
Business Manager
6 years Clinical Research Experience

Rebekah S. Corey MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner/Sub-I
13 years Clinical Research Experience

Becky Case, CRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
5 years Clinical Research Experience

Nikki Reed, MA, CRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
13 years Clinical Research Experience

Christy Sweet, LPN, CCRP
Clinical Research Coordinator
5 years Clinical Research Experience

Christy Schmeck, CMA, CCRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
3 years Clinical Research Experience

Erica Osmundsen, BA, CRC
Clinical Research Coodinator
2 years Clinical Research Experience

Debbie Escandon, BSC
Data Specialist
1 year Clinical Research Experience

Melissa Watson, CPTI
Lab Tech/Research Experience
1 year Clinical Research Experience

Pam Stieg
Administrative Assistant/Recruiter
3 years Clinical Research Experience

Our staff participates in the following training programs:

  • Annual GCP Training with CITI Training
  • IATA Certified staff
  • Annual Continuing Education
  • CPR Certified
  • OSHA Training
  • Comprehensive SOPs with Annual Updates
  • Experienced with EDC including: Phase Forward InForm, Oracle RDC, Medidata Rave, Datalabs

Patient Demographics

We conduct outpatient Clinical Research for Males and Females 18 and older. We service the Chattanooga and Tri-State areas (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia) with a population base of 525,000. Our current facility database has a patient population of 10,000 and growing.

Other Information

We are an independent research facility with the ability to use a Central IRB for the approval of our clinical research. We have a motivated, hard working staff with an excellent track record of producing quality data in a timely fashion. Contact Katrina Floyd, CCRP at kfloyd@clinsearch-us.com for more information..

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