Overview

Coastal Carolina Research Center is a dedicated research facility located in Mt. Pleasant which is 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.

Experience

CCRC conducts trials in Phases II, III, and IIIb/IV.

Our center has conducted studies in the following therapeutic areas:

We have worked with the following sponsors:

We have also worked with the following CRO's:

Facility

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 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.

Facility descriptions and equipment for the site are as follows:

Investigator

Includes Primary Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Opthalmology, Psychiatric, Neurology, Urology and Pediatric. Please contact CCRC for details or check out our website at www.coastalcarolinaresearch.com

Staff

Dr. Cynthia Strout is Coastal Carolina Research Center’s Medical Director. Dr. Strout is a certified research professional through ACRP/APPI and has 16 years of research experience. She leads our investigator staff which has a combined 50 years of research experience.

Nancy Dinsmore, RN, President and co-founder has 17 years of research experience.

Nathan Morton, Director has worked within the industry for over 10 years.

Coastal Carolina Research Center’s remaining staff consists of:

• 9 Study Coordinators (including 3 RNs)
• 2 Assistant Coordinators
• 3 Recruitment Specialists
• 1 Retention Specialist
• 1 Regulatory Coordinator
• 2 Data Entry Specialists
• 2 Laboratory Personnel
• 1 Dietician
• 1 Diabetic Educator
• 2 Administrator Personnel

Patients

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 over 22,000 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–57%
• Male–43%

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

• 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.