Center Overview

CCRS is a full time multi-specialty research center with:

• Over 50 years of combined research experience conducting phase II-IV studies
• 2 physicians, 3 certified clinical research coordinators, 1 registered dietician/personal fitness trainer, 1 lab specialist, and 1 recruiter/data manager.
• Affiliation with numerous multi-specialty practices enabling successful enrollment of participants in many therapeutic areas
• Compliant with Good Clinical Practices, Code of Federal Regulations and HIPAA
• CCRS has an extensive research database as well as access to over 10,000 active allergy patients with diagnoses such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, eczema, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, food allergies, and GI disturbances as well as other co-existing medical illnesses.
• 600 + local and regional physician referral base

Clinical Research Experience

Since 1998 our center has successfully conducted over 75 phase II-IV clinical trials. Our 3 full-time coordinators are ACRP certified and each coordinator has over 20 years experience in many therapeutic areas. Each one has experience with the IVRS system, electronic diaries and eCRF's.

The sponsors we have worked with include: Fujisawa, Merck, Schering-Plough ITGI, Glaxo Smith Kline, Covance, ICON, Novo-Nordisk, Quintiles, PPD, PRA, Novartis, Tap Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi Aventis, Almirall, Alcon, Altana, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer Pharmacia, Pharma Research, Sepracor, Takeda, Abbott Laboratories, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Novum, Alcon, Clay-Park, and MedImmune.

We are capable of conducting research in the following areas:

• Cardiovascular: lipid disorders, hypertension
• Central Nervous System: Alzheimer’s disease, smoking cessation, migraines, headaches, insomnia, sleep apnea
• Dermatology: Acne, fungal infections, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis
• Endocrinology: Diabetes-type II, obesity, lipid disorders
• Immunology: Vaccine studies, viral infections, immunotherapy
• Gastroenterology: Constipation, GERD, irritable bowel disease
• Musculoskeletal: Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia
• Respiratory: Allergic Rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis

Facility Description

We are a 2,100 sq. ft. facility located in a one-story medical building with convenient parking, located less than one mile from a large, full service hospital. We are easily accessible, located one block from Broad Street, a major thoroughfare and also near the intersection of Monument and Libbie. We are approximately 14 miles from the airport. Our office is equipped with:

• EKG machine
• 2 centrifuges
• Blood pressure equipment (portable and mounted)
• CLIA approved lab
• Freezers at -20 degrees and -70 degrees
• Dry ice
• Stadiometer
• Spirometry equipment
• One Touch/Lifescan equipment
• Emergency equipment
• Nebulizers
• Double locked drug room with locked refrigerator
• Access to Hologic Delphi QDR Series for bone density and body fat analysis & body fat analysis
• SOP’s
• Large office available for monitoring
• Nearby lodging within 1 mile from the office
• High-speed internet access
• Hospitality

Investigator Experience

Robert S. Call, M.D., Owner, President and Medical Director has been conducting phase II-IV clinical research trials since 1998. Area of Expertise: Internal Medicine, Asthma, Allergy and Immunology.

Repeatedly voted a "Top Doc" in Allergy and Immunology (as reported in Richmond Magazine).

Staff Expertise

Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
CCRS has 3 Certified Research Coordinators with over 50 years combined experience in Lipid Disorders, Dermatology, CAD, HTN, Oncology/Hematology, HRT, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes-Type II, Migraine Headaches, IBS, GERD, Influenza Vaccine and Pneumonia.

Registered Dietitian/Personal Fitness Trainer:
Area of Expertise: Obesity, Diabetes and Lipid Disorders.

Lab Manager:
Takes care of all lab work for clinical trails manages the supplies and records periodic equipment checks. The lab manager is the primary phlebotomist and also assists with recruiting.

Recruiter/Data Manager:
Recruits participants from database and media advertising. Organizes activities such as health fairs, educational classes and special events. Manages computer database and web site.

Phlebotomists:
CCRS employs three phlebotomists (IATA certified) who draw, process and ship laboratory specimens.

Patient Demographics

We draw our patients from Richmond and the surrounding counties encompassing a population of over 1,000,000. CCRS has access to a database of over 10,000 individuals.

Other Information

To ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA regulations, we have our own standard operating procedure. Our marketing plan is based on our participant and private practice database, media advertising and patient referrals.

Our emphasis is on patient safety, our number one responsibility.

Contact Information

S. Kay Bovee
Site Manager
Commonwealth Clinical Research Specialists
9920 Independence Park Drive, Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23233
USA
Phone: 804-288-7425
Fax: 804-288-6499
EMail: info@ccrsva.com
Web Site: http://www.ccrsva.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

• Do you have High Blood Pressure?
• Have you been diagnosed with Migraine headaches?
• How did you sleep last night?
• If you have High Cholesterol
• Pediatric Eczema Study

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.