Services and Capabilities

Why would you want to choose WCCT as a site for your next research study?

Accurate results in a timely manner with data integrity Well trained and qualified staff In-house QA, continuous training for staff Experienced clinicians PharmD support Large database of extensive subjects and patients Pediatric and Adult patient populations Use of a central IRB which facilitates timely approvals

Demographically, ethnically diverse patient population High enrollment of past studies 24 Hour Phase I Unit with 24 hour coverage Adult and pediatric pharmacokinetics capability (-80˚ freezers on site) Bronchoscopy studies with biopsy capability Methacholine challenges Nitric oxide (Niox) for measuring asthma Telemetry

Our outpatient facilities are capable of performing many technical procedures including, but not limited to, IV infusion, cortosyn stimulation, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic sampling, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiogram, stadiometry, and phlebotomy. Our site features state-of-the-art equipment including multiple spirometry units, multiple ECG machines, stadiometer, treadmill equipment, -80° freezer, patient exam rooms, and a private conference room for monitors.

In addition to the outpatient facilities, WCCT’s fully self-sufficient, 120 bed Phase I overnight facility is able to meet the needs of the simplest phase I study to the more complex multiple day/multiple arm studies involving complex procedures. Our facility features equipment such as refrigerated centrifuges, -80° freezer, multiple EKGs, atomic clocks to ensure adherence to protocol-specific timelines, and other equipment and materials necessary to successfully execute a study. In addition, the facility features satellite TV and other amenities to ensure the comfort of our volunteers which increases compliance and decrease overall drop out rates.

Theratpeutic Areas and Patient Demographics

Our research center is focused on Phase I, IIa studies including special patient populations related to the following:

Phase I studies that require healthy volunteers Biologic trials Allergic Rhinitis Asthma COPD Diabetes Sleep Obesity Vaccines

Smoking Hypertension Colitis, GERDS Renal Impairment Pediatrics Postmenopausal Elderly Osteoperosis Influenza

Our site has a broad range of resources that are used for the recruitment of patients. Most of our study participants come from physician referrals, newspaper, magazine, and radio advertisements, community outreach events, flyers, and other active recruitment tactics. Our dedicated database quickly identifies prospective study patients, allowing us to enroll studies in a timely manner. We have access to special ethnic populations.