An experienced clinical investigator for more than 30 years, Norman Zinner, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S. is board certified in urology. Dr. Zinner is the founder of Affiliated Research Centers and is a strong advocate for expedient and excellent clinical research that benefits patients, pharmaceutical companies and physicians. He is Medical Director of Western Clinical Research, Inc., a multispecialty research site and Clinical Associate Professor of Urology/Surgery at UCLA School of Medicine in Los Angeles. Our center’s experienced staff of research professionals is focused on high quality and flexibility. Our Regulatory and Quality Assurance Department, combined with our rigorous training program, helps ensure our high quality care and data related to research. We maintain a large patient database and have a strong, proven track record for patient recruitment programs. We often exceed our enrollment quotas by 50% or more. We also have facilities necessary to perform pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics.

Total # of Trials: > 225

Therapeutic Expertise:

• Urology: BPH, Incontinence, Sexual Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Conditions
• Gastroenterology: IBS, Dyspepsia, GERD, Hepatitis, Crohns Disease
• Internal Medicine: Cholesterol, Hypertension, Diabetes, Smoking Cessesation, Obesity, Arthritis
• Psychiatry: Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit
• Neurology: M.S, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Equipment:

Investigational Pharmacy
Secure Drug Storage
Work Area For CRA
Conference Room
Secure Record Storage
Centrifuge On Site
Phlebotomy
Freezer (-20F)
Freezer (-70F)
Dedicated Refrigerator
ECG
MUGA
Treadmill
Holter
CATH LAB
X-Ray
Full Laboratory

Closest Major Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Points of Interest:
Disneyland
Universal Studios
Knott's Berry Farm
Getty Museum
Rodeo Drive

Medical Director
Norman R. Zinner, MD, MS, FACS

American Board of Urology
Norman R. Zinner, MD, MS, FACS
Urology

Owen L. Robinson, MD
Internal Medicine

James A. Sattler, MD
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Carl Naden, MD
American Board of Family Practice

Stephen Prover, MD
American Board of Psychiatry

David Edelman, MD
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Age Group 0-11 12-17 18-44 45-64 65-74 75+ Total:

Male 30,117 8,861 97,769 93,048 23,287 22,419 275,501

Female 23,023 4,113 73,094 69,341 15,701 15,009 200,281

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

• A national research study for men aged 18-55 years with a clinical diagnosis Chronic, Non-Bacterial Prostatitis.
• A research study of an investigational medication for overactive bladder
• A research study opportunity available for women who have irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
• Attention Men: Do you suffer from "rapid (premature) ejaculation?"
• Attention: Men with Prostate Cancer
• Do You Have Diabetes?
• Impotence Research Study
• Recurring bladder pain or discomfort? Frequent trips to the bathroom? You may have Interstitial Cystitis.
• Research study for dyspepsia
• Urinary Incontinence Study

For more information, please contact:

Roger Rignack
General Manager
Western Clinical Research, Inc.
23441 Madison Street, Suite 130
Torrance, CA 90505 USA
Phone: 310-378-5003 ext 140
Fax: 310-378-8277
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Last updated on August 21, 2008