Pinnacle Research Group was founded in 1998 in Anniston, Alabama. Since then it has grown into a two-center, multi-specialty facility with a staff of nine research personnel and Phase I to IV research experience. The center is a typically strong enroller and has a record of excellence in quality of data, staff ability, and well-managed operations. Sponsors and monitors appreciate our attitude and consistently return to us with follow-up studies.

Research experience consists of:

Diabetes Diabetic neuropathy Growth hormone deficiency Hypercholesterolemia Hypertension Stable angina Osteoarthritis (including narcotic studies) Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoporosis Low back pain Fibromyalgia Skin infection Influenza

Migraine COPD Seasonal and perennial allergies Asthma Parkinson's Epilepsy Irritable bowel syndrome GERD Functional dyspepsia Overactive bladder BPH Urinary tract infection

Purpose-built research facilities include inpatient and outpatient infrastructure, including a 24-bed dormitory, kitchen, handicapped shower facilities, laboratories, patient library, computer/media and entertainment areas, 6 exam rooms, high-speed internet access, dedicated monitoring space, dedicated fax and data lines, -70° freezer, refrigerated drug storage, refrigerated centrifuge, mammogram, ECG, defibrillator, crash cart, x-ray, DEXA, PFT, treadmill, ultrasound, nuclear studies, and dry ice.

Experienced, on site investigative staff includes Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Nuclear Medicine, and Hematology. Off-site includes Pulmonology, Urology, Neurology and Gastroenterology. Average investigator experience is 5 years.

Tracy M. Sims, CCRC, Director of Operations, has over 18 years experience managing clinical studies, and manages a staff of 7 Clinical Research Coordinators with an average 5 years experience.

Anniston, Alabama is located between the major cites of Atlanta, Georgia (90 mi), and Birmingham, Alabama (60 mi). Its medical community serves a wide geographic region and significant patient population. The site population exceeds 50,000 patients.

This center utilizes a central IRB.

For more information, please contact:

Darin Sims
Managing Partner
Pinnacle Research Group, LLC
1010 Christine Avenue
Anniston, AL 36207 USA
Phone: 256-236-0055
Fax: 256-240-9639
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Last updated on August 21, 2008