Therapeutic Areas

Dermatology
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Immunology
Infections and Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Musculoskeletal
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatrics/Neonatology
Podiatry
Rheumatology

Center Overview

Longmont Medical Research Network, the research department of Longmont Clinic, P.C., has been conducting clinical trials for eighteen years. Longmont Clinic, one of northern Colorado’s largest multispecialty physician groups, has been providing quality care to its home community since 1906. With over 50 physicians practicing in 20 fields of medicine, we have extensive clinical trial experience in a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are dedicated to the comprehensive, successful management and execution of Phase II-IV trials.

Our reputation among pharmaceutical companies and CROs alike is one of competency, accuracy and efficiency. Our site is a favorite with monitors, not only for the quality of work produced, but also for the comfortable work space and friendly staff.

Some highlights of our center are:

• Board-certified investigators with extensive experience as PI s
• Well trained and experienced full time research staff, with availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• We use central IRBs and have a quick turnaround time with regulatory submissions
• Staff certified to ship infectious goods
• Complete set of SOPs
• Extensive research subject database
• Secured storage space for investigational drug and study related equipment
• Extensive experience with electronic data collection trials
• On-going Investigator and coordinator training
• Standardized training/mentoring program for all new staff
• Routine equipment calibration
• Daily monitoring and logging of temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and drug storage area

Clinical Research Experience

Longmont Medical Research Network (formerly Longmont Clinic Research) has a proven track record in the following areas:

Sponsors we have worked with include:

Facility Description

Longmont is situated in the northern front range of Colorado, approximately 30 miles north of Denver, and 12 miles northeast of Boulder. It lies at the base of the Rocky Mountains and serves as a gateway city to Rocky Mountain National Park. We are an easy 60 minute drive from Denver International Airport. Longmont, located in Boulder County, has a population of 71,000 (Boulder County’s population is 291,000).

Longmont Clinic is a multi-specialty practice, with over 50 physicians in 20 medical disciplines. In addition to primary care and many medical specialties, we offer the following, on site:

• Complete radiology department, including MRI, CT, and DEXA
• Certified laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Certified diabetes education programs
• Osteoporosis center
• Audiology
• Memory Clinic
• Anti-coagulation clinic
• Wireless, high-speed internet access

The Research Department is equipped with full service exam rooms and laboratory, an ECG machine, locked storage for drugs and devices, and a cryogenic freezer (-70°).

Investigator Experience

David W. Britt, M.D. Family Practice. PI experience includes: Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Acute Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Chronic Low Back Pain, OA of the knee, UTI in females, Hypertension.

Scott D. Clark, M.D., CCI Dermatology. PI experience includes: Atopic Dermatitis, Molluscum Contagiosum, Psoriasis, Genital Herpes, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Onychomycosis, PMLE, Tinea Versicolor, Herpes Labialis, Herpes Zoster, Rosacea, Alopecia Areata. Uncomplicated Skin & Skin Structure Infections, Inflammatory Tinea Cruris/Corporis.

Patrick A. Finnegan, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology. PI experience includes: Oral contraceptive (multiple studies), Uterine Fibroids, HRT, Insomnia, Cycle Control, Unstable Bladder, Endometrial Hyperplasia, Genital Herpes.

E. Patricia Gill, M.D., CCI Infectious Disease. PI experience includes: Smallpox Vaccine, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Complicated Skin & Soft Tissue Infections.

Sean P. Manion, M.D. Urology. PI experience includes: Erectile Dysfunction, Mixed Urinary Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Prostate Cancer Prevention.

David W. McCarty, D.O. Internal Medicine. PI experience includes: Hypertension, Insomnia, CV Event Prevention.

Lyle M. Pfeifer, M.D. Family Practice. PI experience includes: Migraine, Rhinovirus Infection, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Combination Hepatitis A/Hepatitis B Vaccine, Skin & Skin Structure Infections in Children, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis, Streptococcal Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Hypertension.

David A. Podlecki, M.D., CCI Endocrinology. PI experience includes: Diabetes Types I & II, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Erectile Dysfunction.

Mark D. Schane, M.D. Pediatrics. PI experience includes: Flu Vaccine Coadministered with MMR and Varicella Vaccines in Healthy Children.

Robin Schaten, M.D. Pediatrics. PI experience includes: Acute Otitis Media, Asthma, DTPa/Hep B/IPV Vaccine Coadministered with Hib and Prevnar Vaccines in Healthy Infants, Pain Relief, Acute Purulent Otorrhea in Pediatric Subjects with Tympanostomy Tubes, Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Fever Relief, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Rotavirus, Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

Raj TerKonda, M.D. ENT/Facial Plastics. Investigator experience includes: Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis.

Lisa A. Turner, M.D., CCI Pediatrics. PI experience includes: DTPa/Hep B/IPV Vaccine Coadministered with Hib and Prevnar Vaccines in Healthy Infants, DTPa/Hep B/IPV Booster Vaccines, Rotavirus.

Staff Expertise

Longmont Medical Research Network’s staff consists of the following members:

Scott D. Clark, M.D.
Medical Director of Research
20 years experience in clinical research

Susan "Kitti" Carlton, R.N., CCRC
Clinical Director of Research
16 years experience in clinical research

Patricia Roll-Hawn, R.M.A., CCRC
Clinical Research Coordinator

Marcia Hibberd, RN, CCRC
Clinical Research Coordinator

Jackie Johnson, RN, CRC
Clinical Research Coordinator

Jo Rhoades, MA
Phlebotomist

Debbie Wallace
Secretary/Regulatory Assistant

Anita Birt
Receptionist

Patient Demographics

Longmont Clinic serves Longmont and several surrounding communities, with a total population of over 300,000. Our patients come from all walks of life with equal numbers employed in high tech fields and agriculture. We have enjoyed a very supportive, positive attitude about research from the people in this area, many of whom have been former research subjects. We offer clinical trial opportunities in pediatrics and geriatrics, and just about everything in between.

Other Information

You may also visit our website at www.longmontclinic.com for more information.

Studies Coming Soon:

• Acne
• MMR Vaccine

Contact Center

If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the email form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.