Founded in 1989, R/D Clinical Research, Inc. (RDCR) is an independent, multi-specialty clinic devoted entirely to full-time clinical research. We have conducted over 550 clinical trials and maintain a patient database exceeding 50,000 patients. An active association with our local physicians and specialists assists us in successful recruitment and enrollment.

RDCR is continually striving to exceed the expectations of our patients and sponsors by providing excellence in service. Caring, focus, and dedication is our pathway to making a difference in the clinical research industry. We know the importance of establishing the safety and efficacy of new products with efficiency. We strive to provide the utmost professional quality in every phase of research, making the job of moving new products from idea to marketplace easier.

R/D Clinical Research, Inc. has conducted clinical trials on Phase II, III, IV studies. We have the ability to conduct both In Patient and Out Patient clinical trials.

Sponsor companies include: Abbott, Alcon, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cephalon, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Jazz, Merck & Co., McNeil, New River, Novartis, Ortho-McNeil, Parke-Davis, RW Johnson, Sanofi-aventis, Sankyo, Shire, TAPP, and many others.

Central IRB's include: Quorum, Western (WIRB), Schulman, Chesapeake Research Review, Copernicus Group, Sterling, and many others.

R/D Clinical Research has extensive experience conducting Phase II-IV trials in the following therapeutic areas:

Acute Bronchitis ADHD Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergic Rhinitis Alzheimer's Angina Ankle Sprain Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Birth Control Bronchitis (acute) Bronchitis (chronic) Bursitis CAD Cardio Endpoints CHF Cholesterol Chronic Pain Constipation COPD Diabetes (Type I) Diabetes (Type II) Diabetes (naïve) Duodenal Ulcer Dyslipidemia Enuresis Epicondylitis Erectile Dysfunction Fever Fibromyalgia General Anxiety Disorder GERD Glaucoma Gout Herpes Labialis Herpes Simplex Herpes Vaccine (adolescent/adult) H.Pylori Heartburn Hot Flash Hormone Replacement Therapy Hyperlipidemia Hypertension

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Impetigo Influenza Insomnia Major Depression Disorder Metobolic Syndrome Migraine Muscle Spasm Neuropathy Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obesity Osteoarthritis Otitis Media Panic Disorder Pharyngitis Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder Pneumonia Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Prostatitis Psychotic Depression Rapid Ejaculation Respiratory Infections Rhinosinusitis Rosacea Sinusitis Skin Atopic Dermatitis Bacterial Infection Contact Dermatitis Fungal Infection Psoriasis Smoking Cessation Social Phobia Strep Throat Urinary Incontinence Urinary Tract Infection Vaccine Pediatric Influenza UTI Vaginitis Wound Infection

R/D Clinical Research, located at 461 This Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, is a 5,000+ square foot facility dedicated to and designed for clinical research. Our facility consists of a large conference room, waiting room with satellite television, 4 monitoring stations each fully equipped with DSL and private phone lines. We also have 7 patient exam rooms, an OSHA compliant lab, a secure limited access drug room including refrigerated drug as well as double locked drug storage capabilities.

We have recently opened a second site to serve you at 10101 Southwest Fwy., Ste 310, Houston, TX. This facility is dedicated to inpatient/outpatient Psychiatric research and consists of a waiting area, private exam room, fully equipped lab, refrigerator, and -20º freezer, monitoring station fully equipped with DSL and private phone lines, locked drug storage capabilities.

Harvey Resnick, MD - Family Practice, Board Certified, 11+ years research experience
Brian Feaver, MD - Family Practice, Board Certified, 10+ years research experience
Rakesh Jain, MD - Psychiatry, Board Certified, 10+ years research experience
Vikram Mehra, MD - Psychiatry, Board Certified, 5+ years research experience
Howard LaRoche, MD - Neurology, Board Certified, 10+ years research experience
Leo Chretien, MD - Internal Medicine, 3+ years research experience
Nabil Baradhi, MD - Cardiology, Board Certified, 10+ years research experience
Lucy Ryan, MD - Pediatrics, Board Certified, 8+ years research experience
Frank Peltier, MD - Dermatology, Board Certified, 4+ years research experience
Philmore Blake, MD - Urology, Board Certified
Nizar Charafeddine, MD - Gastroenterology, Board Certified, 1+ years research experience
Donald Bennett, MD - Gynecology, Board Certified, 10+ years research experience
Nicholes Creel, MD - Gynecology, 10+ years research experience
Moses Wilcox, MD - Urology, Board Certified, 3+ years research experience

President - Sherry Dechert, RN
Director of Operations - Donna Morton
Coordinators--
Carol Janes, CCRC
Monica Dingee, CCRC
Teri Fielder, CRC
Liz Cancino, CRC
Laura Townsend, CCRC
Other Staff
Chris Knox, Regulatory
Nicole Graham, Lab
Kim Garza, Receptionist
Delores Shipley, Recruitment

Patients are drawn from a population of Brazoria and surrounding Counties, including some of Matagorda, Wharton, Fort Bend, Galveston, and South Houston areas. This population is made up of low, middle, and upper socioeconomic groups. R/D Clinical Research has a large referral network including:

• Private Practice Physicians
• Teachers and School Counselors
• Newspaper, Internet Advertising
• Community Events
• Private and Public Hospitals
• Social Service Agencies
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Mailings - Extensive Database

• R/D Clinical Research is not under the jurisdiction of a local IRB and is able to utilize central IRB's
• Experienced with Remote Data Entry
• Very favorable audit results. Five FDA Audits as a result of high enrollment. One resulting in a 483-- not safety-related.
• Noted for low screen failures, high enrollment, high completion numbers

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

• Does your child suffer from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? (ADHD)
• A Randomized-Withdrawal Phase III Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of CG5503 Extended-Release (ER) in Subjects with Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)
• Cold Sore/Fever Blister Research Study
• Depression Awareness Initiative
• Diabetic Pain Research Study
• Do you have Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
• Do you or someone you know suffer from Migraine Headaches?
• Do you or someone you love suffer from Depression?
• Fibromyalgia?
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder Research Study
• High Cholesterol Research Study
• Mixed Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness) Research Study
• Seeking: Individuals 18 to 85 years of age diagnosed or experiencing symptoms of gout for a research study involving an investigational medication to treat Gout.
• Type II Diabetes - Participants needed for Investigational Medication Research Study

For more information, please contact:

Donna Morton
Director of Operations
R/D Clinical Research, Inc.
461 This Way
Lake Jackson, TX 77566 USA
Phone: 979-297-3535
Fax: 979-297-1497
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Last updated on August 21, 2008