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 127 subspecialty physicians in the Raleigh
area.
We have over 20 years of clinical research experience. Our board certified physicians have
completed more than 1,300 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 business
development 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
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 EKGs, 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:
Arrind N. Jariwala, MD
18 physician-investigators
Neuroscience
Principal Investigator:
Singar Jagadeesan, MD
8 physician-investigators |