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OVERVIEW

Wake Research Associates is an independent multi-center clinical research site designed to work closely with and to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry and clinical research organizations. WRA was founded by, and continues to be affiliated with, a large private group practice of internal medicine and subspecialties drawing from a patient database of 80,000. This group practice currently has a patient population of approximately 80,000 and is associated with Key Physicians, a primary care physicians network (IPA). WRA is also affiliated with 27 subspecialty physicians in the Raleigh area.

We have over 20 years of clinical research experience. Our board certified physicians have completed more than 2,050 successful clinical trials. Clinical trials at our site are always completed on time and with accuracy; we consistently exceed sponsor expectation for integrity, subject enrollment, human protection and expeditious delivery of accurate evaluable data.

WRA is a unique and innovative resource for Phase I-IV clinical trials. Our site is known for effectively combining strategic patient recruitment and retention with high quality clinical research procedures. Our approach is uncompromising – each study conducted at our site is carefully planned and executed according to regulations with superior quality."
 

MANAGEMENT

Charles Barish, MD
President

Ella Grach, MD
Executive Medical Director

Marion Peoples
Site Manager

FACILITY DESCRIPTION

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• Certified Endoscopy unit (Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Liver Biopsies)
• Gastrointestinal Lab (24 hour / pH monitoring) & Virtual Capsule Endoscopy
• Certified Diagnostic Laboratory
• Radiology Department with Bone Densitometer, Ultrasound Unit and CT Scanner
• Cardiovascular Testing: Heart Station, including EKG’s, Echo-EKG, Treadmills,
  Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and Nuclear Cardioscanner
• Complete Pulmonary Unit with Spirometry, Peak Flow Monitoring and Survey System Plus
• Certified Mammography Unit
• Secured Investigational Drug Storage Facilities
• Facilities for Provocative Meal Studies
• Facilities for Extended-Stay Pharmacokinetic Studies
• Sleep Lab (EEG, Polysomnography studies)
• Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Capability
• 28 exam rooms
• 5 monitoring rooms with modem, access to phone, fax and copier

Sleep Lab includes:

• Experienced Study Coordinators
• Expert psychometricians and raters for cognitive testing
• Fully equipped rooms for sleep studies including polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, and
  maintenance of wakefulness
• Shower facilities
• Certified Sleep Technicians
• ECG and EEG
• Weight Management and Nutrition Center
• Phase I and Pharmocokinetic Unit with infusion capabilities, private rooms, shower and TV

Affiliated Hospitals

Rex Hospital
Wake Medical Center
Western Wake Medical Center

Affiliated Sites

Raleigh, N. C.
Internal medicine practice
Gynecology practice
Urology practice
Psychiatry practice
Gastroenterology practice

AREAS OF RESEARCH

WRA has conducted Phase I-IV studies including:  

• Acne • Actinic Keratosis • ADHD • Alzheimers • Anemia • Anxiety • Atopic Dermatitis • Avian Influenza • Chronic Hand Dermatitis • Colorectal Cancer Screening • Common Cold • Contraception • COPD • Crohns disease • Depression • Diabetes (Type I and II) • Diabetic Neuropathy • Dyspepsia • Endometriosis • Erosive Esophagitis • Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis • Fatigue • Female Sexual Dysfunction • Fibroids • Fibromyalgia • GERD • Healthy Volunteer studies • Hepatitis C • Hormone Replacement • Hot Flashes • HPV / Genital Warts

• HSDD • Hypercholesterolemia • Hypertension (including ABPM) • Incontinence • Influenza • Influenza Prevention • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Insomnia • Lower Back Pain • Male Erectile Dysfunction • Menstrual Migraines • Metabolic Syndrome • Migraines • Nutrition • Obesity • Onychomycosis • Osteoarthritis • Osteoporosis • Overactive Bladder • Pneumonia • Psoriasis • Ragweed • Rapid Ejaculation • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Rosacea • Smoking Cessation • Sleep Disorders • Tinea Capitis • Ulcerative Colitis • Urinary Tract Infection • Warts

 

 RESEARCH STAFF

Our employees are dedicated to providing excellent service with the ultimate goal of improving patient care. Wake Research Associates brings the medical expertise and leadership, enthusiasm, and professionalism to all of our projects.

• 12 Full time Clinical Research Coordinators including 4 RNs, 1 LPN, 1 CMA and 1 MA
• 3 Research Assistants
• Regulatory Specialist
• 1 Finance Associate
• 2 Administrative Assistants
• 3 Dedicated Patient Recruiters
• Quality Assurance
 

INVESTIGATORS

Gastroenterology Principal Investigator: Charles Franklin Barish, MD, FACP, FACG 8 physician-investigators Psychiatry Principal Investigator: Susan L. Eder, M.D. 3 physician-investigators 2 psychologists Women's Health & Gynecology Principal Investigator: Pouru Bhiwandi, MD 3 physician-investigators Dermatology Principal Investigator Adnan Nasir, M.D., Ph.D. Internal Medicine Principal Investigator: Wayne Lee Harper, MD 18 physician-investigators

Pulmonary Principal Investigator: Jonathan Flescher, M.D., F.C.C.P. 2 physician-investigators Nutrition Mary Ann Pollock, RD, PhD Debrah Barish, RD Geriatrics Principal Investigator: Arvind N. Jariwala, MD 18 physician-investigators Neuroscience Principal Investigator: Singar Jagadeesan, MD 8 physician-investigators

DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

• Refrigerated drug storage
• Stadiometer
• Two ECG machines
• Dexa Scan
• One refrigerated centrifuge
• CLIA Comprehensive Lab
• Centrifuges
• Microscope
• Freezer (-20 and -70 degree Celsius)
• Hemoglobin A1C Testing
• 2 Separate drug storages (locked and temp. controlled) - controlled substance 1-6
• Weight Scales - digital and manual
• Lab Drawing and Processing Equipment
• Refrigerator
• Radiographer
• Ultrasound Machine
• Uroflow Machine
• Canfield Camera

Main Office: PO Box 2334
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-2334  /  Contact: Chris Hoyle, MBA

Phone: (843) 849-7382   •   Fax: (843) 971-0147
Cell: (843) 607-2933 •  Email: choyle@eliteresearchnetwork.com

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