Western States Clinical Research, Inc. is an independent study coordinating group. We provide research support services to physicians who conduct Phase II, III and IV clinical research trials for the pharmaceutical industry. We also have experience conducting clinical trials for the herbal and dietary supplement industry. Our services encompass all aspects of the research process at a clinical site.

We work with a select group of principal investigators in several therapeutic areas.

Our center has been involved in research since 1991, when Western States Clinical Research, Inc. was created to provide experienced clinical research coordinating for principal investigators and sponsors. We focus on Phase II, III, & IV clinical trials in the following therapeutic areas:

• allergy & asthma
• gastroenterology
• pulmonology
• family practice
• dermatology
• ophthalmology
• internal medicine
• women’s health

Pharmaceutical sponsors we have worked with include the following: Abbott Laboratories, Astra-Merck, Astra USA, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ciba-Geigy, Eisai, Fisons, Genentech, Glaxo-Wellcome, Isis Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Otsuka, Parke-Davis, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, RW Johnson, Sankyo, Schering-Plough, SmithKline Beecham, Tap Pharmaceuticals, and Wyeth-Ayerst, Amgen, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Sanofi-Aventis, Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Theravance, Inc., Altana Pharma, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ARYx Therapeutics

Western States Clinical Research, Inc. is located in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado close to two major hospitals. Our 2,000 square foot office provides ample space for patient visits, locked drug storage, CRC work areas and monitors' visits. Archived study materials are stored at an off-site location nearby. Our equipment includes a centrifuge for preparing lab samples, an ECG machine, pulmonary function machines, a FAX machine, two copiers, computers with a high-speed cable Internet connection, and refrigerators for refrigerated drug and frozen lab sample storage. Principal investigators' offices are located within a 7-mile radius of our office.

We are 40 minutes from the Denver International Airport, 20 minutes from downtown Denver, 25 minutes from Boulder and, when roads are clear, less than an hour from the Continental Divide. Nearby accomodations include the Denver Marriott West, the Denver Marriott City Center, the Sheraton Denver West, the Westin Tabor Center Denver, and the Table Mountain Inn. Excellent vintage accomodations include the Oxford Hotel, the Brown Palace, the Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast Inn, and the Lumber Baron Inn.

Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, two other major population centers, are located along Interstate 25 about one hour north & south of Denver, respectively.

Jeffrey S. Rumbyrt, M.D. - Allergy & Asthma
(Board Certified: Internal Medicine; Allergy and Immunology)
19 studies

John S. Goff, M.D. - Gastroenterology
(Board Certified: Internal Medicine; Gastroenterology)
>80 studies

Robert Benkert, M.D. - Pulmonology
(Board Certified: Internal Medicine; Pulmonology; Critical Care)
22 studies

Kathleen Sawada, M.D. - Dermatology
(Board Certified: Dermatology)
7 studies

Melinda O'Rourke, M.D. - Opthalmology
(Board Certified: Opthalmology)
3 studies

Theresa A. Scholz, M.D. - Dermatology
(Board Certified: Dermatology)
3 studies

Lawrence H. Repsher, M.D. - Pulmonology
(Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care)
>100 Studies

William L. Elzi, M.D.. - Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
2 studies

Thomas I. Sweeney, M.D. – Women’s Health
Board Certified in Gynecology
1 study

Cheri Casey, CCRC - Co-Director; clinical research experience since 1988
(Training: respiratory therapy, business administration)

Dara Stillman, CCRC, BA - Co-Director, clinical research experience since 1988
(Training: respiratory therapy, biology)

Amber Bretz, CCRC, BA - Study Coordinator; clinical research experience since 1998
(Training: kinesiology, pulmonary & cardiac rehabilitation)

Mary Reid, BS - Study Coordinator; Clinical research experience since 2000
(Training: health sciences)

Jodi Frazier - Study Coordinator Assistant; Clinical research experience since 2003
(Training: biology, phlebotomy)

Debi Hicks – Electronic Data Capture Specialist & Study Coordinator Assistant; clinical research experience since June, 2007
(Training: medical assistant; LPN program - to graduate in January, 2008; 78 hours toward bachelor of science in nursing - currently on wait list to finish program; extensive computer software experience)

We recruit study volunteers from the 2.2 million population of the greater Denver metro area.

Caucasians and Hispanics are the dominant groups of people living in both the Denver and Fort Collins areas, with Asians and Blacks also represented. Hispanic and Asian volunteers are English-speaking. We find most of our study volunteers to be well-educated. Access to good transportation is not a problem. Although it is rarely necessary, we are prepared to provide qualified patients with taxi or bus fare.

We locate study subjects through the principal investigators' practices, newspaper and radio advertisements, and referrals from the medical community. Lately we have been contacted by Internet users who are interested in volunteering for studies. A cooperative, motivated population of potential study volunteers, which we have found to be present in the Denver area, contributes greatly to our success in achieving enrollment goals.

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

• Crohn's Disease Clinical Research Study
• New Research Study for Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
• New Research Takes Aim At Crohn's Disease
• The prevalence of asthma is growing - new research focuses on preventing allergic airway inflammation, regarded as an important factor in asthma
• Ulcerative Colitis Research Study

For more information, please contact:

Cheri Casey or Dara Stillman
Co-Directors
Western States Clinical Research, Inc.
9201 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 USA
Phone: 303-940-0909
Fax: 303-940-0308
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Last updated on February 25, 2008

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