Palm Beach Research Center is a fully dedicated, modern, spacious, multi-specialty research facility for the purpose of conducting Phase I-IV clinical trials. We are committed to bringing state of the art medical treatment to our patients. We are affiliated with five major area hospitals who have a special interest in research.

Our research staff, made up of Nurses and Certified Clinical Research Coordinators, is....Dedicated to providing Efficient, High Quality, and Timely Clinical Research Trials.

We are located just minutes from Palm Beach International Airport and right off I-95.

SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST:

• Cardiology: angina, ischemia, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, dysrhythmia, CHF
• Dermatology: acne, contact dermatitis, skin cancer, sunburn, actinic keratosis
• Endocrinology: diabetes, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis
• Gastrointestinal: hiatal hernia, diverticulitis, gastritis, IBS, colitis, hepatitis, erosive esophagitis, PUD
• Genitourinary: renal calculi, UTI, BPH, impotence
• Gynecology: menopause, PID, acute and chronic vaginosis, dysmenorrhea, HRT
• Infectious Diseases: HIV and related complications, antibiotic studies, pharmacokinetic studies
• Musculoskeletal: skin ulcers, dermatitis, cellulitis, osteoarthritis
• Neurology: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Alzheimer's Disease, aneurysm, epilepsy (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Atypical, Glassopharyngeal and Postherpetic Neuralgia), facial pain, headaches (Tension, Depression, Cluster, Posttraumatic, Cough, and Migraines), hemorrhage, motor disorder, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorder, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, weakness & paralysis
• Oncology: anti-emetic studies
• Ophthalmology: glaucoma, macular degeneration
• Pain: Chronic, acute, secondary to malignancy
• Psychiatry: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, pain management (acute and chronic)
• Respiratory: COPD, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, reactive air disease, flu
• Surgery: General and vascular, wound healing, soft tissue infection (simple and complex), antibiotic prophylaxis, graft studies, post-op pain control

ENROLLMENT NUMBERS FOR OUR MOST RECENT STUDIES:

Our six full time Clinical Research Coordinators and 4 Research Assistants have experience in both in-patient and out-patient clinical trials. The research coordinators include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, CMAs, and Certified Clinical Research Coordinators. In addition, Palm Beach Research center provides industry related education to its staff on a continual, year round basis. There are separate branches for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and patient screening.

Audrey Haber, Ph.D., A.B.M.P., the CEO, has 11 years experience in research, and has co-authored 25 University textbooks in the areas of Statistics & Psychology.

David Scott, MBA, CCRC, the President, has 10 years of experience in research. President of the Golden Treasure Coast Chapter of ACRP. Speaker at several national industry conferences. Currently working on a Masters degree in Business Administration.

Daniel H. Rowe, MD, F.A.C.S. the Medical Director, has 14 years of experience in research. Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Experienced as Principal Investigator in over 100 investigational research trials.

Michael M. Leighton, MD
Director of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

Elliot H. Klorfein, MD
Director of Urology
Board Certified in Urology

Isaac Marcadis, MD
Director of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics

Community support remains outstanding and our data base is extensive coming from all of our sub-specialists (over 50 physicians) as well as our unique geographical area which is comprised of a wide range of age, gender, and ethnic backgrounds. These numbers are still growing as Palm Beach County is one of the fastest growing areas of our country.

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

• A dose escalation study of NKTR-118 in patients with opioid-induced constipation (OIC).
• A research study to evaluate an investigational medication in patients with secondary amenorrhea.
• Acute Low Back Pain due to muscle spasms?
• Allergies
• Arthritis Research Study.
• Attention: Smokers & Ex-Smokers. Research Study testing an investigational medication for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• Breast Pain Study
• Breathing Problems?
• Do you have abnormal periods?
• Do you have CANCER and experience UNEXPECTED PAIN?
• Do you or someone you know suffer from Chronic Low Back Pain?
• Female Sexual Disorder?
• Hip or Knee Pain?
• HIV positive? Interested in an investigational vaccine for immune suppressed people, like those with HIV, to potentially protect against smallpox?
• Hot Flashes?
• Hot Flashes?
• Knee Pain?
• Knee Pain?
• Knee Pain? Research Study
• Lower Back Pain?
• Lower Back Pain?
• Lower Back Pain?
• Skin Infection?
• Smokers & Ex-Smokers
• Stomach Problems
• Swimmers Ear?

For more information, please contact:

David Scott, MBA, CCRC
President and CEO
Palm Beach Research Center
1897 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 120
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 USA
Phone: 561-689-0606
Fax: 561-689-0654
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Last updated on August 21, 2008