Clinical Partners is a dedicated multi-specialty phase II-IV research site conveniently located in Johnston, Rhode Island on the Atwood Medical Center Campus (Southern New England's largest free-standing medical facility.) With over 100 physicians accounting for more than 2,500 patient visits per day, Clinical Partners has substantial access to physicians for rapid enrollment, support and expertise. The site is managed by physicians and registered nurses, allowing Clinical Partners to conduct the highest quality patient trials to find new safe and effective medications for a wide range of diseases. This also gives our patients access to cutting edge treatment. Clinical Partners collaborates with an acute-care hospital and sub-acute care facility, and has a research agreement with a leading acute-care hospital in the greater Providence, RI area. This gives our patients access to the latest therapies, in the most clinically appropriate settings.

Clinical Partners has successfully completed trials in the following areas: Dermatology, including psoriasis GI, including irritable bowel syndrome Gynecology, including HRT and osteopenia Internal Medicine, including cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension Pulmonary Medicine, including COPD, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Allergy and Asthma
• Cardiovascular
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Gynecology
• Hematology
• Oncology
• Pulmonology

Since Clinical Partners is located within a large medical office building, our patients find themselves in a comfortable, safe, home-life environment when participating in a clinical trial. Our patients receive one-to-one individualized care from a highly trained team of clinicians. Participants interact with the same qualified staff throughout their study, and receive the highest possible personalized care available. Physicians and nurses are always available on-site to assist patients throughout the trial period.

The clinical capabilities of Clinical Partners staff allow for many treatment modalities to be executed, including:

• Bone density testing
• Colposcopies
• EKG's
• Glucose Tolerance Testing
• Infusion Therapy
• Phlebotomy
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Photography
• Full Radiology and X-ray Services
• Hearing Testing
• Vision Testing
• Mammography
• Tissue Biopsy

Specialized equipment includes:

• EKG Machines
• Scales
• Centrifuge
• Dexa machine
• Photography Booth
• 4 exam rooms
• Infusion suite
• Patient Education Suite
• Locked storage areas

Dr. William Beliveau, MD, FCCP, our Medical Director, is the Director of the Department of Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital and is the practice manager for Atwood Medical Associates, the largest multi-specialty physician practice in southern New England. He is also the Director of hyperbaric and critical care medicine and sleep study lab at St. Joseph's Hospital and Assistant Professor at Brown University. Dr. Beliveau is Board Certified in pulmonology, internal medicine and critical care. He also serves as the Medical Director for St. Joseph's Sleep Laboratory, Cherry Hill Nursing Home, Waterman Heights Nursing Home and Atmed Treatment Center (a walk-in medical clinic/urgent care center located on the Atwood Medical Center campus.) He is available at the site to answer any patient questions regarding clinical trials.

Caroline DiGiulio, RN, Vice President of Clinical Operations, is responsible for clinical and site management at Clinical Partners. She is on-site to assist patients in query management and clinical oversight

More information about specific Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators is available upon request..

Atwood Medical Center draws from nearly a quarter of a million people throughout Southern New England and northern Rhode Island. More than 2,500 patients visit this facility on a daily basis.

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an independent committee of physicians, statisticians, community advocates and others that ensures a clinical trial is ethical and that a participant's rights are protected. Clinical Partners can utilize a central or local IRB.

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

• Are you currently taking the medication Crestor?
• Clinical Partners, LLC is participating in a clinical trial for psoriatic arthritis.
• Do you have acne?
• Do you have dandruff?
• Opportunity to participate: New Psoriasis Study Being Conducted
• Psoriasis?
• Recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?

For more information, please contact:

Caroline Digiulio
Clinical Partners, LLC
1524 Atwood Ave, Suite #330
Johnston, RI 02919 USA
Phone: 401-454-3800
Fax: 401-454-5959
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Last updated on February 25, 2008

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