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Clinical Research Specialists
ClinSearch
6035 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga,
TN
37421
423-698-4584
ClinSearch is a Premier Research Center
This is an independent research facility delivering high quality data to the Drug Companies and personalized care to our patients. We have completed over 100 studies and over 5,000 patients in Gerd, IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea, Obesity, Bloating, Fibromyalgia, Osetoarthritis, Colitis, and Crohns disease to name a few.ClinSearch History
ClinSearch was started 8 years ago and Dr. Richard Krause (Medical Director) has been with ClinSearch for over 15 years.
This is a Premier Research Center in Chattanooga. We perform phase II, III, and IV studies. (see FAQ)
Over the years we have worked with most of the Pharmaseuctical Co. and Biotech Co. in the United States and abroad. They include Abbott, AstaZeneca, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, GlaxoWellcome, Janssen, Merck, Novaritis, Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble, Schering-Plough, Searle, SmithKline Beecham, Tap Pharmaseucticals, and Wyeth Ayerst.
Mission Statements
To our Sponsors: Our mission is to provide quality data in a timely manner according to FDA and ICH guidelines.To our Patients: Our mission is to provide you the volunteer, our patient, with as much information as possible with new treatment options through clinical research studies and quality health care. Our trained coordinators carefully screen individuals, ensuring that we meet our sponsors protocol and patient criteria. Our goal is to make you feel as comfortable as possible and answer all of your questions in a way that you can understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a clinical trial/study?
- This is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. It is the best way to evaluate drugs effectiveness and safely under a controlled environment.
- How does a dug get approved by the FDA?
- Drug companies must spend a considerable amount of money and time evaluating new drugs on at least 2,500 people. New drugs must be proven safe and more effective than a placebo (sugar pill).
- Why participate?
- This gives patients a chance to take a more active role in their own health care. Gain access to new treatment before they are widely available. Help others with the same medical problems, all at no cost to the patient or their insurance providers.
- What is informed consent?
- This is the process designed to give volunteers the information they need before participating in a study. Patients can ask as many questions as they want until they feel more comfortable with their decision. Even after they join a study they have the right to drop out at any time of their choosing.
- What happens during a study?
- This varies depending on the type of study. This may include lab work, physical exam, EKG, Osteoporosis Scan, Cardiac Scans, Endoscopy all at no charge to the patient. Symptoms, labs, and response to treatment are monitored very carefully.
- What are the risks and benefits?
- Risk-possible unknown side effects. New drugs may not be effective. Studies require more time than the usual office visits. Benefit-Gain access to new treatment, medication, lab work, EKG, scopes, etc. all at no cost. The studies also help new drugs get approved by the FDA.
- What are the different phases of a Drug Study?
- In Phase 2 Studies-Drugs are given to healthy patients (usually 100-300 people) to see if effective and safe compared to placebo. In Phase 3 Studies-Drugs are given to larger groups (1,000-3,000 people) to confirm effectiveness and monitor side effects compared to placebo or other known treatments. Phase 4 Post Marketing Studies-(after Drug approved andn on the market) evaluate long term safety and effectiveness.
- How is clinical research different from being a guinea pig?
- A guinea pig has no choice, but our patients can choose not to enter the study or at any time discontinue the study. Many studies often prescribe medication to be taken if symptoms persist.
