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The Center for Clinical Research at Washington County Hospital |
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Center Overview
The Center for Clinical Research at Washington County Hospital (WCH) is a central location for patient recruitment for Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. With a potential subject base of over 655,000 people residing within a 45-minute drive, the Center offers single contracting capabilities and provides Principal Investigator services as well as an array of medical specialty services to assist in successful trial initiation and completion .
Our mission is to be the most effective provider of health services in the area through: leadership and responsiveness to the community healthcare needs; accessibility of services in partnership with the community; and the high level of respect afforded to patients, physicians, and employees.
Our vision is to: create and enhance regional healthcare through an integrated delivery system; form a framework of partnerships and affiliations; establish centers of excellence in partnership with the medical community; provide excellent health education in cooperation with appropriate institutions; and develop a health plan that assures a holistic approach.
Facility Description
The Center for Clinical Research at Washington County Hospital is a fully-equipped clinical trial center staffed by board-certified coordinators. The Center has a dedicated -70º freezer for sample storage, dedicated CRF storage, and can perform PKs. The Center manages clinical trials for Phase II - IV studies. The center is supported by a wide array of clinical services including clinical laboratory, diagnostic imaging (PET/CT, MRI, CT, Radiology, nuclear medicine), inpatient hospital (acute care, surgical services, intensive care, coronary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, surgical services, cardiac cath lab, EEG ,Pulmonary Function testing, medical and radiation oncology, and rehabilitation services.) Additional services include a dedicated outpatient endoscopy center, a wound and hyperbaric center, and a cardiac diagnostic lab.
Investigator Experience
All of our Principal Investigators are Board-Certified in their medical specialty, and have research interests in the following areas:
Oscar Adler, M.D. - Nephrology, Internal Medicine
Kalim Ahmed, M.D. - Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Samina Anwar, M.D. - Neurology
Erik Bergman, M.D. - Ophthalmology
James Cremins, M.D. - Gastroenterology
Nelson Ferreira, M.D. - Gastroenterology
Kevin Hackett, M.D. - Urology
Hind Hamdan, M.D. - Oncology
Shaheen Iqbal, M.D. - Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine
Frederic Kass, M.D. - Cardiology
Mehrullah Khan, M.D. - Neurology
John Merendino, Jr, M.D. - Endocrinology
Nicholas Orfan, M.D. - Allergy
John Reed, M.D. - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Ralph Salvagno, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgery
Mark Yacyk, D.O. - Physiatry
Joseph Jurand, M.D. - Psychiatry
Nelson Ferreira, M.D. - Gastroenterology
William Su, M.D. - Vascular Surgery
Chuckia Tisdale, M.D. - Women’s Internal Medicine
Mark Yacyk, D.O. - Physiatry
Staff Expertise
Center Director Thomas F Pianta, MPT has over 14 years of experience in clinical trial design, implementation, and management. Mr Pianta has worked as a clinical trial consultant with Amgen, Regeneron, Sanofi, and Quintiles.
Clinical Research Specialist Angela R. Angstadt, CCRC, has over 8 years experience in clinical trial design, implementation, and management. She is a certified Clinical Research Coordinator by the Association Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). She has also co-authored 2 publications related to her work in gastrointestinal disorders.
Clinical Research Specialist Kathleen Renée has over 12 years experience in clinical trial design, implementation and management. She is a certified Clinical Research Coordinator by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Patient Demographics
Washington County Hospital serves a four-state, semi-rural and rural region including western MD, southern PA, northern WV and northwestern VA; with a potential patient base of over 655,000 people residing within a 45-minute drive. The population is 8% minority, and approximately 14% are uninsured. 10-year population growth is projected at 5%, with primary growth in the 45-54-age range. Median age is 37.
Other Information
Hagerstown, MD has a local airport for easy monitoring access.
Dedicated space for onsite monitoring is provided.
Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.
- A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Rifaximin Compared to Vancomycin for the Treatment of Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD)
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Actively Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a New Tablet Formulation and Dosing Regimen of Balsalazide Disodium 3.3G BID vs. Mesalamine (5-ASA) as Asacol 0.8G TID in Mildly to Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis
- A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Three Different Doses (275, 550 and 1100 mg) of Rifaximin Administered BID for Either Two or Four Weeks in the Treatment of Patients with Diarrhea-Associated Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Protocol C2006-01 - A Phase III, Observer-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of APF530 Compared to Aloxi™ for the Prevention of Acute- Onset and Delayed-Onset Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Following the Administration of Either Moderately or Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy Regimens.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Ruth Ann Henneberger
Department Assistant for Clinical Research
The Center for Clinical Research at Washington County Hospital
251 East Antietam Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740 USA
Phone: 301-790-8596
Fax: 301-790-8569
E-mail:
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.
