Research Center Profile:
Suburban Research Associates
Suburban Research Associates (SRA) is an investigative site
specializing in psychiatric clinical trials. SRA is a private
research site with a small outpatient practice.. Suburban Research
Associates is conveniently located in the suburbs of Philadelphia
with easy access by car or public transportation.
Suburban Research Associates has been conducting clinical trials
since 1999. Our patient population comes from referrals from our
private practice, community liaison, physician network, well
established advertising sources, as well as an open-minded
community and local schools. We have had success recruiting adults
as well as the child and adolescent population.
Trial participants come from Dr. Hatti's private outpatients
as well as community inquiries from advertisements in our local
media. We also have referrals from currently enrolled patients who
have been happy with their care.
To date we have participated in studies in the following
areas:
Adults
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Migraine
- Alzheimer’s
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Insomnia
- Schizophrenia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
Children and Adolescents
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Adolescent Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Depression
- Enuresis
Suburban Research Associates office is equipped with the
following: secure drug storage cabinetry, venipuncture
capabilities, a centrifuge, -20° F freezer, ECG machines, two
examination tables and comfortable area for monitoring visits. SRA
is located in Media, PA in Delaware County on the outskirts of
Philadelphia. We can be reached by I-95, Rte. 476 or by public
transportation. For further inquiries, you can send an email to the
site manager, Amy DeWerth-Pallmeyer at:
adpallmeyer@suburbanresearch.com.
SRA employs three board certified psychiatrists.
- Shivkumar Hatti, MD is a board certified adult
psychiatrist since 1981 and also received his MBA from Saint
Joseph's University in 1997. Currently Dr. Hatti treats
patients in our private practice and clinical trials. Dr. Hatti has
been Principal Investigator for over 50 trials and has expertise in
conducting most psychiatric trial rating scales.
- Veena Luthra, MD is a board certified adult
and child psychiatrist and has been conducting clinical trials for
the last six years. Dr. Luthra has been Principal Investigator for
over 20 trials and has experience with conducting most child and
adult rating scales.
- Lauren Katz,MD, is a board certified adult
psychiatrist and has been conducting clinical trials for the last
six years. Dr. Katz has been trained on GCP and ICH guidelines and
has been certified to rate for all adult psychiatric
trials.
- SRA has four clinical research coordinators that are able to
conduct the clinical trials from study start up to study close out.
All staff have been trained on GCP, Hazardous Material Shipment and
Phlebotomy.
- Amy DeWerth-Pallmeyer, Site Manager, Rater and Study
Coordinator has been conducting clinical trials at SRA
since 2002 and has a M.Ed. in Guidance Counseling. Any questions
concerning staff inquires can be directed to
adpallmeyer@suburbanresearch.com or by calling 610.891.9024 ext.
102.
Amy DeWerth-Pallmeyer
Site Manager
Suburban Research Associates
107 Chesley Drive, Unit 4
Media, PA 19063
USA
Phone: 610-891-7200
Fax: 610-891-9699
EMail: adpallmeyer@suburbanresearch.com
Web Site: http://www.suburbanresearch.com
The following trial(s) are actively recruiting patients:
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.
