Research Center Profile:
Clinical Research Atlanta
Site Overview
Clinical Research Atlanta (CRA) is a premier multi-specialty research center
located in Atlanta Georgia. Founded in 1992, CRA’s team is committed to
providing the highest quality Phase I,II, III, IV and OTC clinical research
services to the pharmaceutical industry. Quality care, quality research and
a professional, friendly staff are our core values.
CRA's keys to success include:
- Ability to use a central IRB
- Dedicated regulatory specialist
- Start up regulatory documents turn-around time 5 days
- Patient Recruitment Program
- QA Program
- Emphasis on investigator and coordinator training
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC) complete within 24 hours of visit completion
Tomorrow’s Health…Today’s Agenda
CRA has successfully completed more than 300 Phase I,II, III, IV, and OTC clinical trials. CRA's board certified specialists perform trials in the
following therapeutic areas:
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Allergy
- Allergic Rhinitis—Adult & Peds
- Urticaria
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension (including ABPM)
Dermatology
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dermatitis
- Impetigo
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
Endocrine/Metabolism
- Adult & Pediatric Nutrition
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2
- Dietary Supplements
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Obesity
Gastroenterology
- Chronic Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Erosive Esophagitis
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Heartburn
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Nausea
- Ulcerative Colitis
Infectious Diseases
- Common Cold
- Fungal Infections
- Onychomycosis
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology
- Ankle Sprain
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Muscular Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Tendonitis
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Vaccines
- Avian Flu
- Hepatitis
- Influenza
- Influenza Prevention
Neurological
- Migraine, Adult & Adolescent
- Headache
- Insomnia
Normal Healthy OTC Indications
- Adult & Pediatrics
- Allergy
- Asthma
- Pediatric Growth Trials
Pharmacokinetics Phase 1 Studies
- Adult & Pediatric
- Allergy
- Hypertension-Osteoarthritis
Respiratory
- Asthma--Adult & Pediatric
- Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Smoking Cessation Urology/Nephrology
- BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- OAB (Overactive Bladder)
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Women’s Health Care
- Contraceptives
- Hot Flashes
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- IBS in Women
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CRA has earned the trust of major pharmaceutical organizations, including:
- 3M Company
- Abbott Laboratories
- ADAMS Respiratory
- Alcon Research
- Alita Pharmaceuticals
- Allergy Therapeutics
- Allied Research, Int.
- ALTANA, Pharma
- Alteon
- Alza Pharmaceuticals
- Amylin Pharmaceuticals
- Apotex, Inc.
- Astellas Pharma
- AstraZeneca
- AtheroGenics, Inc.
- Aventis
- Baxter Healthcare
- Biogen
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Byk Gulden
- Celltech
- Cerimon Pharmaceuticals
- Chiltern International
- Clinsys Clinical Research
- ClinTrials Research, Inc.
- Cobâlis
- Corning Besselaar
- Covance, Inc.
- C-TRIALS Pharmaceutical
- DynPort, LLC
- Dey Laboratories
- Dynavax Technologies
- Endo Pharmaceuticals
- Endpoint Research
- Epix Pharmaceuticals
- Forest Laboratories
- Genentech
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Hoechst Marion Roussel
- i3 Research
- ICON Clinical Research
- INC Research
- Ingenix
- Integrated Therapeutics
- Integrium
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kendle International
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- Kern McNeil
- MARTEK Biosciences
- MDS Pharma
- MeDa Pharmaceuticals
- Medeva
- Medpace, Inc.
- MedPointe Pharmaceuticals
- Med-tap
- Merck
- Microbia
- NicOx
- Novartis
- NUTRICIA North America
- Nycomed
- Novum
- Omnicare
- Orexigen Therapeutics Inc.
- Organon USA
- Paragon
- Parexel
- Pfizer Inc.
- PharmaNet
- Pharmacopeia, Inc.
- PPD, Inc.
- PRA International
- Quintiles
- Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
- RTI Health Solutions
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Schering-Plough
- SCIREX
- Sepracor
- SmithKline Beecham
- Solvay Pharmaceuticals
- Sucampo
- SUN Pharmaceuticals
- Takeda
- Tanox
- Tap Pharmaceuticals
- TEVA Pharmaceuticals, USA
- TKL Research, Inc.
- Tioga Pharmaceuticals
- UCB Inc.
- Unilever Food & Health
- United BioSource Corporation
- Whitehall-Robins
- Wyeth
- Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals
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CRA has two research locations, the Atlanta (North urban) and Stockbridge ( South suburban). Each
location is equipped with the most modern technology available, including:
Diagnostic/Clinic Equipment
- 6 exam rooms at each facility
- EKG, Holter Monitoring, LifeShirt ®
- IV infusion capability
- Centrifuge
- Cholestech machines
- Chest X-ray
- Stadiometer
- -20° Centigrade freezer
- Secure 2°-8° Centigrade refrigerator
- Certified On-site Diagnostic Laboratory
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- Electronic Data Capture (EDC) complete within 24 hours of visit completion
- Spirometry, peak flow
- Access to Uroflow machine
- Pollen counting
- Treadmill
- Access to radiology and ultrasound facilities including Bone Densitometer, Mammography, and MRI
- Access to Certified Endoscopy unit with 3 suites and recovery room
- Access to 2 Certified Sleep Labs (4 beds each)
- PC or laptops for all staff
- Patient lounge for extended days
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Facility
- Ability to use Central IRB
- ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
- Secured Drug Storage (room temperature & refrigerated)
- Secured climate-controlled storage for study records
- Dedicated monitor space with DSL or wireless capabilities, telephone, fax and copier
- Easy access off major expressway for patients and sponsors
- Emergency meds, Oxygen, CPR certified staff
- Back-up Generator
- Medical Center 2 blocks from site
CRA has established a network of physicians that provide an expanded breadth and depth to its clinical research capacity. Under the direction of Principal Investigator and founder, Nathan Segall, MD,CPI, investigators are selected based on their therapeutic expertise and previous clinical trial experience.
CRA is fully staffed with experienced Certified Clinical Research Coordinators (CCRC) committed to the highest professional standards of data quality, patient care, client service, and medical responsiveness. The coordinators continuously engage in training and familiarize themselves with the latest regulations and techniques.
- ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
- CPR Certification
- Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams Certification
- IATA Certified staff for the shipment of hazardous materials
- GCP/ICH Guidelines for Informed Consent Process compliance
- Dietary counseling services
- Certified Smoking Cessation Counselors
- Staff certified in LifeShirt™ Training
CRA enjoys an excellent reputation for consistently meeting or
exceeding enrollment goals. By utilizing a variety of recruitment
methods, CRA achieves superior patient enrollment and ranks among
the top enrolling sites in the nation. CRA‘s staff employs a
variety of cost-effective recruitment strategies including:
- Practice and Research databases that consist of 15,000
patients
- Physician referrals
- Print, radio, TV and internet advertising
- Direct patient mailings
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- Community seminars and lecture
- Flyer and brochure distribution
- Newsletters
- Patient Call Center
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Clinical Research Atlanta has:
- Access to a large metropolitan population exceeding 4 million.
- Close to 3 major universities (Emory, GA Tech, GA State), and 3
military bases.
- Both CRA locations utilize Clinical Conductor to manage clinical trial data.
- Ability to use a central IRB
- Equipped for rapid startups
- HIPAA Compliant
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC) complete within 24 hours of visit completion
Michelle Sowell, CCRC
Clinical Operations Director
Clinical Research Atlanta
980 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1080
Atlanta, GA 30342
USA
Phone: 770-507-6867
Fax: 770-507-1539
EMail: msowell@clinicalresearchatlanta.net
Web Site: http://www.clinicalresearchatlanta.com
The following trial(s) are actively recruiting patients:
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