INFORMATION ON STUDIES NOW ENROLLING
Summary: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Providence Clinical Research is looking for patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee
Summary: Asthma
Providence Clinical Research is looking for patients with Asthma
Summary: Type 2 Diabetes
Providence Clinical Research is looking for patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Summary: Individuals with Asthma and Type 2 Diabetes
Providence Clinical Research is looking for individuals with asthma and Type 2 Diabetes for a study of Inhaled Insulin
Summary: Recurrent Genital Herpes
Providence Clinical Research is looking for individuals with Recurrent Genital Herpes
Summary: Athlete's Foot
Providence Clinical Research is looking for individuals with Athlete's Foot
Summary: CVD risk in patients on NSAIDS for arthritis
Providence Clinical Research is looking for individuals on NSAIDS for arthritis
Summary: Fibromyalgia
Providence Clinical Research is looking for individuals with Fibromyalgia
Summary: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Has IBS Distorted Your Way of Life?
If you have IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, or IBS, you know the symptoms...Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Constipation...and you know they're real. If you have experienced constipation-predominant IBS during the past year, we may have an option for you. Our physicians are studying an investigational medication to see if it relieves the symptoms of IBS. If you qualify, you will receive all study-related care, including physical examinations, laboratory services, and study medications. Qualifying participants will be compensated for their time and travel.
Summary: High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure...Not Knowing Your Risks Can Hurt You
High Blood Pressure does not cause pain or discomfort, however, it can cause signficant complications including heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
Those at risk for high blood pressure include:
- African American and Hispanic populations
- Men over the age of 55 or post-menopausal women
- People with high cholesterol or diabetes
- People who smoke or are overweight
We are conducting a research study evaluation of the effectiveness of an investigational medication in combination with an approved medication to treat high blood pressure.
To qualify, participants must be at least 18 years of age and have known or suspected high blood pressure. All study related care and study medication will be provided. Participants will be compensated for their time and travel.
Health News
www.centerwatch.com/professional/hsnews.html#highlight1
Conferences/Events
44th DIA Annual Meeting, June 22-26, 2008 in Boston, MA
2008 ACRP/APPI Global Conference & Exhibition - April 25-29, Boston, MA
2008 SoCRA Conference - September 27 - 30, Denver, CO
Continuing Education
Web-based GCP/ICH Training - in development (please check back)
Coordinator Certification - ACRP Certification Exam Application Deadlines - January 21, 2008 for March 8, 2008 exam.(see www.acrpnet.org); SoCRA - numerous dates and locations (see www.socra.org/certif.htm#Overview)
Investigator Certification - DIA - 06/08 Washington, DC (see www.diahome.org);
Investigator Certification - AAPP - AAPP has joined with ACRP and has changed its name to APPI (Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators). Next certification exam date not posted. Contact Carol McCullough for more information: 703-254-8103..
CME Schedule - please call for details
Communities Outreach
"Health Disparities Research" Program - Plans for 2008 and 2009
Regulatory Update
Recalls, Product Safety - http://www.fda.gov
FDA - Individualizing Medicine through Pharmacogenomics - http://www.fda.gov
