Physicians Research Group is an independent clinical research organization conducting clinical trials for pharmaceutical developers around the globe. Our founder, Dr. Rashid A. Khairi, began conducting clinical investigations in 1971 as a member of the faculty of the Indiana University School of Medicine. In 1988, he recognized the need for developing a professional, dedicated staff for the conduct of clinical trials and Physicians Research Group was born!

As an independent clinical research group, we are able to combine our talents in conducting clinical research with the expertise and clinical population of a host of physicians around the city who serve as investigators. We currently partner with more than 40 practicing physicians.

Physicians Research Group was founded in 1988.

We have conducted numerous trials in Phase II, Phase III and Phase IIIb, Phase IV and Rx to OTC.

Therapeutic Specialties: About 40% of our trials focus on endocrinology and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid, diseases of the pituitary, osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. However, we have successfully conducted trials in most therapeutic categories including: internal medicine, women’s health, pain management, rheumatology, pulmonology, otolaryngology, dermatology, ophthalmology, urology, neurology, etc.

We have have worked with the following sponsors(sample listing): Eli Lilly, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi, TAP, Takeda, Organon, Procter & Gamble, Novartis, Ciba Geigy, SmithKline Beecham, Sanofi Winthrop, Sandoz, Amylin, Genentech, Chiron, Abbott, TAP, Glaxo Wellcome, Upjohn, Ortho McNeil, Bayer, G.D. Searle, Hoechst Marion Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Knoll Pharmaceutical, Lorex, Parke Davis, Solvay, Syntex, Roche, Wyeth Ayerst and many others.

Because we recognize we are dealing with volunteers, Physicians Research Group makes every attempt to accommodate the procedures required by each research protocol in house. To this end, we are equipped with two examination rooms, a cardiac procedure room with treadmill and other diagnostic equipment. We also have full x-ray facilities and Lunar bone mineral density testing equipment. Phlebotomy is performed in our office and additional laboratory facilities are available through an independent laboratory on site. Our examination rooms are equipped for a number of procedures including gynecological examinations and simple biopsies. Finally, we offer a fully equipped surgery center.

Located less than one mile from Community Hospital North, we also have access to a very large medical services community if additional procedures are required.

Rashid A. Khairi, MD
Area of Expertise: Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

D. Anthony Lee, MD
Area of Expertise: Endocrinology

Ernest Asamoah, MD
Area of Expertise: Internal Medicine

Teresa M. Schaeffer, MD
Area of Expertise: Internal Medicine

Saeeda K. Khairi, MD
Area of Expertise: Gynecology

James Meacham, MD
Area of Expertise: Endocrinology

Paul Boyce, MD, MD
Area of Expertise: Diabetology

Corbin Roudebush, MD
Area of Expertise: Endocrinology

L. T. Gates, MD
Area of Expertise: Family Practice

Keith Knuth, MD
Area of Expertise: Ophthalmology

J. William Wright, MD
Area of Expertise: Otolaryngology

Richard H. Rhodes, MD
Area of Expertise: Pulmonology

Walid Samaan, MD
Area of Expertise: Pulmonology

Rama Jager, MD
Area of Expertise: Surgery, Colorectal

James Ehlich, MD
Area of Expertise: Rheumatology

David S. McLaughlin, MD
Area of Expertise: Reproductive Surgery and Gynecology

Josephson, Wallack, Munshower
Area of Expertise: Neurology (10 physicians)

Joy Koglin, Assistant Director
6 years of clinical research experience

Jennifer Matusin, MA, Study Coordinator
3 years of clinical research experience

Tish Mullins, MA, Study Documents Coordinator
7 years of clinical research experience

Lisa Twitty, CMA, Research Documents Specialist
3 years of clinical research experience

We draw patients from the Indianapolis Metro Area which includes Indianapolis and the 9 contiguous counties - a total of 2 Million. However, we also have volunteers who make the trip from as far away as Louisville, Kentucky and Chicago, Illinois. Our patient population is fairly representative of the U.S. demography.

CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

• A four month study with an eight month extension will evaluate the safety and long term usefulness of an osteoporosis medication in post-menopausal female subjects with low bone mineral density (BMD).
• We are looking for men and women at least 18 years old with Type 2 Diabetes that is not adequately controlled while taking one or two drugs to treat diabetes to participate in an approximately 26 week research study, This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication (repaglinide with metformin) compared to Avandame ® on controlling blood sugar.

For more information, please contact:

Joy Koglin
Asst. Director
Physicians Research Group
7440 North Shadeland Avenue
Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46250 USA
Phone: 317-849-5749
Fax: 317-577-5594
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Last updated on February 25, 2008

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