Therapeutic Areas

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Immunology
Infections and Infectious Diseases
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Pediatrics/Neonatology
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatology
Sleep
Urology
Vaccines

Center Overview

"Facilitating Research One Patient at a Time"

Clinical Trial Network is currently located in a 10,000 sq. ft. office site and is expected to expand in Fall 2012 to a larger facility in Houston, Texas. This state-of-the-art multi-specialty facility currently conducts research in diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, pain and constipation to name a few. CTN's capabilities continue to grow and we are able to conduct research in all four phases (Phase I, II, III, IV) of clinical research, while consistently delivering speed and quality to all pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients as well as leading Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Clinical Trial Network opened its doors in 2004. During 2010, a Phase I research center was added to provide research capabilities and has since expanded the facility to include an on-site, 12-bed overnight facility dedicated to overnight studies. Clinical Trial Network's(CTN) goal is to raise health awareness by providing quality medical attention and outstanding health education to the local under served community while also providing opportunities for them to participate in ground-breaking clinical research studies in a safe environment.

Performance Metrics

Number of Studies Conducted: 300+
Number of Studies Actually Completed: 300+
Number of Active Patients in the Database: 8500+
Regulatory Submission Turn-Around Time: 1 Business Day(s)
Average Number of Total Patients Enrolled: 40
Average Percent of Total Patients Randomized: 50%
Average Percent of ‘Completed’ Studies that met Enrollment Goals: 97%
EDC Capabilities: Yes

Clinical Research Experience

Clinical Trial Network prides itself on conducting studies of multiple indication as mentioned below. Our general expertise is in conducting CNS studies particularly in pain studies such as DPN and back pain.

• Acne
• A.D.D.
• A.D.H.D. (Adult & Adolescent)
• Alzheimer's
• Back Pain
• Bacterial Conjunctivitis
• Bi-polar
• Constipation
• Contraception
• Depression
• Diabetes
• DPN
• Dyslipidemia
• Foot Ulcers
• Gastro esophageal Reflux (GERD)
• GHD/COPD
• High Cholesterol
• Hyper Cholesteremia
• HTN
• Insomnia
• Low Testosterone
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Opioid-Induced Constipation
• Osteoporosis
• Pain
• RLS
• Sexual Disfunction
• Vaccines (Adult & Pediatrics)
• Wound Infection

We have been involved in clinical research for more than eight (8) years. Below, is a list of our sponsors:

• Abbott Laboratories
• Almirall
• Amgen
• Arena Pharmaceuticals
• Astra Zeneca
• Baxter
• Berlex
• Biocryst
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• Bristol Myer Squibb
• Can-Fite
• Dalichi-Sankyo
• Duramed
• Galderma
• GlaxoSmithKline
• HMR
• Incyte
• Kendle
• King Pharmaceuticals
• Knoll
• Leo Pharmaceuticals
• Luitpold Pharma
• Martek
• Medicis
• Medimmune
• Metabolex
• Merck
• Neurocrine
• Novartis
• Novo Nordisk
• Novum
• Orexigen
• Pfizer
• Proctor & Gamble
• Regenerex
• Roche
• Sankyo
• Sanofi
• Serracare Life Sciences
• Takeda
• TAP Pharmaceuticals
• Theravance
• Tolerx
• Topaz
• Tranzyme
• Versartis
• Vivus
• Watson Pharmaceuticals
• Winston
• Wyeth
• XenoPort

Facility Description

CTN offers outpatient facilities and Phase I inpatient facilities equipped with regularly calibrated, specialized equipment including:

On-Site Equipment:

• Three (3) Designated areas for monitoring visits (can accommodate multiple monitors)
• -80° freezer
• -20° freezer
• 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring (Holter)
• Audiology Unit
• Biology/Pathology Capabilities
• Bone Mineral Density
• Certified Laboratory (CLIA, CAP, COLA)
• Two (2) Computerized EKG Machines
• C-Arm
• Computerized Patient Database( 8,500)
• CT Scanner
• Culture Specimens
• Dexa Scanner
• Drug Screens
• ECG with Doppler Capacities
• EEG/EKG
• Electronic Data Capture Capability
• Emergency Department
• EMG
• Endoscopy / Colon
• Holter Monitoring Equipment
• Infusion Suite
• In-Patient Facilities (12 bed)
• Intubation Trays with IV Access & Baxter Pumps
• Local lab and document safety and confidentiality
• Mammography
• MRI
• On-site Stat Lab
• On-site Pharmacy
• Opthamolic Testing
• Phlebotomy
• Polysommography
• Private work stations for each coordinator
• Private Email/Fax per staff member
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Quadruple locked study drug storage space with separate alarm and video monitoring
• Regular Centrifuge
• Refrigerated Centrifuge
• Research Dedicated Fax Machine (2)
• Two Banyan Resuscitation Cart with Emergency Medications and Oxygen
• Ultrasound
• Urinary Flow Testing
• X-Ray

Off-site Equipment

• Cardio Cath Labs
• Cat Scans
• MRI

On-site Departments:

• Bilingual Spanish Department
• CORP - Health Fair Community Outreach
• Dedicated Coordinator Department
• Dedicated Pharmacist
• Quality Assurance
• Marketing Department
• Public Relations Department
• On-Site Recruitment Department
• Regulatory - 24-hour turn around
• Separate Data Entry (EDC)

Because our facility is strategically located in a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone, it allows us to serve the local underprivileged and under served surrounding communities. There are multiple buses that pass by our location, making it easily accessible to anyone throughout Houston. Additionally, we are able to offer transportation during certain studies and make the extra effort to ensure our patients take advantage of this opportunity.

Investigator Experience

At Clinical Trial Network, there is always a physician available on-site during business hours and when needed.

Family Practice
CTN has five Board-Certified Family Practice P.I.s on staff, each with 5-12 years of experience.

Cardiology
With seven years of experience, CTN has a Board-Certified Cardiologist P.I. who dedicates his time to patients at our facility.

Pediatrician
Our Board-Certified Pediatrician P.I. has 10 years experience and has been with CTN since its inception. He continues to serve patients at Clinical Trial Network and is committed to his patients and their health.

Neurology
CTN also has a Double Board-Certified Neurologist on staff with three years experience. He is committed to his field and although fairly new to the CTN team, continues to pursue his passion for neurology.

Endocrinology
With three years of experience, our Board-Certified Endocrinologist is available for patients.

Staff Expertise

Nawab F. Baloch, M.D.
Site Director/ CEO
2004 to present

Foreign Medical and Science Graduates
Seven (7) Full-Time Medical Coordinators
Three (3) Full-Time Recruiters
One (1) Marketing Director
One (1) Public Relations Director
Two (2) Front Office Administrators
Two (2) Phlebotomists

Patient Demographics

Clinical Trial Network's database is made up of more than 8,500 pre-qualified, research-ready candidates of various genders, races, ethnicity and age. In addition to this database, we have strategically located our offices in an underserved and underprivileged area in the heart of Houston, Texas. Home to more than 2.2 million people, Houston is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. This allows CTN access to virtually every type of demographic and ethnicity, and in-turn provides an ideal database of potential candidates for sponsors. Our current database reflects the following demographics:

• 50 percent African American
• 20 percent Hispanic
• 10 percent Caucasian
• 20 percent Asian

Other Information

Clinical Trial Network uses a central IRB.

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