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Coastal Carolina Research Center |
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Center Overview
Coastal Carolina Research Center is a dedicated research facility with two site locations (Mt. Pleasant & Goose Creek) within the greater Charleston, South Carolina metro area.. We were founded in 1997 and are the proud recipients of the Charleston, South Carolina Small Business of the Year for 2000. We provide access to the clinical research process to thousands of Charleston Lowcountry citizens who are interested in volunteering and participating in clinical trials and research studies that focus on primarily “outpatient” studies in multiple therapeutic areas and diseases.
CCRC has established a reputation in the industry for defensible data and high, rapid enrollment. Our site conducts studies in multiple therapeutic areas which are amenable to our existing research population and allows us to gain further interest from volunteers in the community through strategic recruitment and advertising. . For these trials we utilize a core group of physicians of various specialists who serve as Pis and sub-investigators. Dr. Cynthia B. Strout serves as our medical director and is a full-time research physician. CCRC's physicians are very dedicated and believe in extensive patient interaction in the trials they oversee.
Most Compelling Opportunity
To replace the public’s fear and misconception of Coastal Carolina Research Center’s work in clinical research, with a full understanding of, appreciation for, and involvement in the positive impact trial results have in the lives of participants and the world at large.
Clinical Research Experience
CCRC conducts trials in Phases II, III, and IIIb/IV.
Our center has conducted studies in the following therapeutic areas:
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We have worked with the following sponsors:
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We have also worked with the following CRO's:
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Facility Description
The Charleston area is a popular destination due to its mild climate and historic charm. It is the fastest growing metro area in South Carolina, with a diverse population that has a positive attitude towards clinical research. Charleston offers beautiful beaches, championship golf, world-class restaurants, and a wide variety of conveniently located hotels and bed-and-breakfasts.
Coastal Carolina Research Center's main office is located in "beautiful" Mt. Pleasant and is about 5 minutes away from the Cooper River Bridge which crosses over into "historic" Charleston, South Carolina. This office is readily accessible (5-10 minutes) to two barrier islands, Isle of Palms & Sullivan's Island, which are amongst the nicer beaches on the East Coast. This main office is within 15 minutes of the Charleston International Airport.
Coastal Carolina Research Center in Goose Creek is our new satellite research site and serves the Lowcountry population in Goose Creek, North Charleston, and Summerville. Goose Creek has an exploding population and is becoming a favorite location for international corporations due to its proximity to Charleston, affordable property values and access to high-skilled labor. This office is also within 15 minutes to the north of the Charleston International Airport.
Facility descriptions and equipment for both sites are as follows:
| Facility | Mt. Pleasant | Goose Creek |
| Facility Name | Coastal Carolina Research Center | Coastal Carolina Research Center in Goose Creek |
| Address | 1156 Bowman Road, Suite 102 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 |
110 Springhall Drive, Suite A-B Goose Creek, SC 29445 |
| Phone # | 843/856-3784 | 843/284-2188 |
| Fax # | 843/856-3788 | 843/572-5699 |
| Office Space | 5,000 square feet located on 1st floor | 1,500 square feet located on 1st floor. It is located in the same building and right next door to Dr. Patricia Ann Campbell's private practice, Springhall Family Practice. Dr. Campbell is a CCRC investigator. |
| Parking | Very accessible and Free parking is available | Very accessible and Free parking is available |
| Lobby/Waiting | Cozy waiting room with reading material available. Wait time for volunteers is generally just a couple of minutes. A spill over waiting room is available if needed. | Cozy waiting room with reading material available. Wait time for volunteers is generally just a couple of minutes. |
| Exam Rooms | 6 | 3 |
| Laboratory | Large CLIA waived lab is in a perfect location for the flow of patients and staff. | Large CLIA waived lab is in a perfect location for the flow of patients and staff. |
| Study Coordinator space | Two large "limited access" spaces are occupied by our team of nurses, research coordinators, research assistants and dieticians. | Large "limited access" spaces are occupied by our team of research coordinators |
| Monitor Rooms | One large room with access to telephone and high-speed internet services is able to hold 3 to 4 monitors per day. An additional private office is available if needed to accommodate > 4 monitors. | One large room with access to telephone and high-speed internet services is able to hold 2 monitors per day. Visiting monitors have separate entrance directly into their work space. Pre-study and site initiation visits may be held in this room. |
| Drug Storage | Large 20 ft x 8 ft. "climate controlled" closet with keypad entry is on-site. | Large "climate controlled" closet with keypad entry is on-site. |
| Medical Chart Room | Large 20 ft x 8 ft. "climate controlled" chart room is on-site. | Large "climate controlled" chart room is on-site. |
| Welcome Area / Front Desk | Staffed by our office manager who meets/greets all visitors and coordinates the flow of volunteers. | Adjacent to front entrance helps meet/greet all visitors and coordinates the flow of volunteers. |
| Conference Rooms | 2 rooms which can be used in multiple ways including volunteer educational seminars, pre-study and site initiation visits. | Not applicable |
| Recruitment & Education office | This large office houses our Recruitment Coordinators and Database Manager | Not applicable |
| Additional Offices | Space for CCRC's President, Medical Director, Director of Business Development and Office Administrator | Large Site Manager office |
| Kitchens | 2 small kitchens are on-site. | 1 small kitchen is on-site. |
| Restrooms | Two handicapped accessible restrooms are available within the office. | A handicapped accessible restroom is available within the office. |
| Equipment | Mt. Pleasant | Goose Creek |
| Freezers (-70 degree & -20 degree) | Yes | Yes |
| Study Refrigerators | Yes x 2 | Yes |
| Refrigerated Centrifuge | Yes | Yes |
| Centrifuges | Yes x 2 | Yes x 2 |
| Climate Controlled & Secure Drug storage | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Machines (transtelephonic interpretation capability) | Yes x 2 | Yes |
| Stadiometer | Yes | Yes |
| Calibrated Weigh Scales (digital and analog) | Yes | Yes(digital only) |
| Cholestechs / Free Health Screenings | Yes x 2 | Yes |
| Hemoglobin A1C testing | Yes | Yes |
| Microscope | Yes | Yes |
| High speed DSL internet access | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Internet Technology | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Analog lines for data transmission | Yes | Yes |
| PC or Labtops for all staff | Yes | Yes |
| X-ray access | Yes | Yes |
| MRI / CT access | Yes | Yes |
| DEXA access | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Lab (PSG) access | Yes | Yes |
| Pulmonary Function Testing access | Yes | Yes |
| Lung Diffusion testing access | Yes | Yes |
Investigator Experience
Includes Primary Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Opthalmology, and Pediatric. . Please contact CCRC for details or check out our website at www.coastalcarolinaresearch.com
Staff Expertise
- Cynthia Strout, MD
Owner/Medical Director
- Nancy Dinsmore, RN, BSN
Owner/President
With 15 years experience
- Nathan Morton
Director of Business Development
- Jennifer Domico, RN
Study Manager & Lead Coordinator (Main office)
With 17 years experience
- Jan Caldwell, LPN
Lead Coordinator
With 19 years experience
- Mary Ellen Scesney, CCRC
Study Manager & Lead Coordinator (Satellite office)
With 12 years experience
- Leila Forney, RN
Study Coordinator
With 12 years experience
- Vicky Ott, RD
Lead Dietician
With 5 years of research experience
- Ali Kennedy
Study Coordinator
With 2 years experience
- Melissa Silvester, RN
Study Coordinator
With 2 years experience
- Stacy Vawter
Research and Laboratory Assistant
With 2 years experience
- Deanna Buck
Research Assistant
With 2 years experience
- Dani Johnson
Research Assistant
With 1 year experience
- Terri Cunningham, LPN
Research Assistant
With 1 year experience
- Keisha Goding
Research Assistant
With 1 year experience
- Mary Love
Recruiting Coordinator
With 3 years experience
- Stace Baumgarten
Office Administrator / Regulatory
- Lois Curran
Database Manager
- Linda Butler
Laboratory Manager
- Linda Butler
Laboratory Manager
- Naomi Gibson
Office Manager
Patient Demographics
The Charleston area is one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. The population is 63% White, 35% African American, & 2% Other. Of Charleston's total Metro Population of 600,000, there is a core of informed, experienced study patients. Charleston is the "Medical Hub" of the lower part of South Carolina due to the Medical University of South Carolina. Our patient population includes a pediatric, adolescent, adult and a burgeoning elderly population. In July 2006, AARP published that Charleston was amongst the five (5) best cities for retirees to live in throughout the United States.
Volunteer Database
Coastal Carolina Research Center (CCRC) currently uses Clinasyst as our Clinical Trials Management System. Within this confidential database we maintain the names of 7,529 Lowcountry citizens who have either participated in a clinical trial or have submitted interest in volunteering for clinical trials with CCRC.
This database will allow us to query within minutes by age, gender, ethnic group and medical diagnosis or history to allow for quick feasibility surveys. Our database closely resembles the general demographic information of the Charleston metro area and we intend to continue to seek clinical study opportunities that would benefit our entire population.
Our research demographic breakdown is as follows:
Gender:
- Female–60%
- Male–40%
Ethnicity:
- Caucasion–70%
- AfricanAmerican–25%
- Other–5%
AgeGroups:
- < 17 years of age -- recruitment provided by pediatric investigators
- 18--29 age group: 10% of database
- 30--39 age group: 13% of database
- 40--49 age group: 21% of database
- 50--59 age group: 26% of database
- 60--69 age group: 20% of database
- > 70 years of age: 10% of database
Other Information
- CCRC can utilize and has worked with 13 different Central IRBs.
- CCRC is experienced with 20 different electronic data capture (EDC) systems; 9 different IVRS systems, 11 different Central Labs, 3 eDiary vendors and 6 central recruitment vendors.
- CCRC has established a reputation for being an excellent late-add-on-site.
- CCRC typically meets or exceeds enrollment goals.
- CCRC can usually complete regulatory documents and contract review within in 48 hours.
Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.
- Acute Migraine Research Study
- Acute Migraine Research Study
- Are you diabetic? Do you know if you are diabetic? Volunteers needed for a Type II diabetes research study.
- Are you diabetic? Volunteers needed for diabetic peripheral neuropathy or DPN study.
- Athlete's Foot
- Female Volunteers needed for irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) clinical trial
- High Cholesterol research study in Mt. Pleasant
- High Cholesterol research study in Mt. Pleasant
- Osteoarthritis of the knee study evaluating an investigational topical gel
- Osteoarthritis of the knee study evaluating an investigational topical gel
- Volunteers needed for Pneumococcal Vaccine (Pneumonia Shot) Research Study!
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Nathan Morton
Director of Business Development
Coastal Carolina Research Center
1156 Bowman Road, Suite 102
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 USA
Phone: 843-856-3784
Fax: 843-856-3788
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.
