Medical Research and Clinical Research Trials at Commonwealth Biomedical Research in Madisonville KY

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Welcome to Commonwealth Biomedical Research, LLC., an independent, full time dedicated clinical research company. Founded in 1994, Commonwealth first began as a medical writing and consulting business to the pharmaceutical industry. In 1998 Commonwealth began performing human clinical studies and has participated in more than 300 outpatient and hospital inpatient studies. Commonwealth Biomedical Research is located in Madisonville, Kentucky centrally located within 50 miles of southern Indiana, southern Illinois and northern Tennessee. Commonwealth has more than 7500 active patient files. Doctor Wittmer's family practice sees about twenty to thirty patients a day of which many choose to participate in our clinical trials.
What We Do

Since its inception, CBR has conducted over 300 clinical trials in a wide range of medical specialties for the pharmaceutical industry.  CBR’s experienced research staff of professional clinical coordinators with diverse backgrounds, as well as regulatory recruiting, data entry, budget and contract expertise, provides sponsors with a hands-on management team.  This combination of highly trained professionals makes CBR a valuable resource for companies conducting Phase 1 through Phase IV clinical trials.

Patient Demographics

Commonwealth Biomedical Research has patient recruiters that pull patients from our comprised database of patients that have been gathered from screening clinics, referrals, Dr. Wittmer's Family Practice, other MD referrals, and previous study patients. Commonwealth Biomedical Research pulls patients from Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Northern Tennessee. Commonwealth's recruiting department screens all applicants so we can select reliable and compliant patients.

Services And Capabilities

Commonwealth Biomedical Research LLC's medical research facility boasts the industry’s finest employees including RN's, MLT's and a paramedic to ensure your patient's safety needs are met. We also hace ACRP certified PI and CRC on staff. Full training records and a comprehensive SOP's. Our equipment includes two minus 70 degree celcius freezers, four refrigerated centrifuges, two 2-8° C refrigeration units, equipment to produce dry-Ice on-site, a telemetry unit, triple lock drug storage system and twenty-four hour video surveillance.

Study Coordinator offices are equipped with T1 line access, analog line access, fax machine, copier, pulse oximeters, thermometer, sphygmometer, and stethscope.

  • Auto-Clave
  • Crash cart with emergency drugs and oxygen equipment
  • Pulse oximetry monitors
  • 2 -70° C Freezers ( only )
  • 2 2-8° C Refrigerators
  • 6 Refrigerated Centrifuges
  • Cardiac Telemetry Unit
  • Lab for processing and shipping specimens
  • Cholesterol and blood glucose screening equipment
  • Mercury sphygmometer
  • Dry ice
  • Computerized temperature controlled double locked drug storage
  • Multiple computers and fax machines
  • Analog line access for internet connections
  • 6 TV's with built in DVD in Phase I unit
  • Video equipment available for teleconference
  • Private T1 line for fast internet transfer of data
  • Ports for monitors and staff to connect to the internet via our T1 line
  • Copiers and full service kitchen available for patients, staff and monitor use

Diagnostics:

  • Cholesterol testing and blood glucose testing
  • Computerized 12 lead EKG
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Phlebotomy - Laboratory for processing and shipping specimens
  • Laboratory services
  • Computerized pulmonary function testing (KoKo)
  • Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Capability

Services:

  • 24 Bed Phase1 Unit
  • Board certified Family Physician/Medical Acupuncturist
  • Board certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Comprehensive SOP's
  • OSHA Compliant
  • CLIA Certified for provider performed microscopy
  • IATA Certified FAA Biohazard Certification
  • GCP / ICH Guideline Compliant
  • Dedicated Remote Data Entry Specialist
  • Diet Counseling provided by registered dietician
  • Registered Dieticians are available for dietary consults
  • Principle investigator and all coordinators are ACRP certified in clinical research
  • Dedicated patient recruitment specialist

 

Clinical Experience

Cardiovascular

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • DVT Prevention
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypertension
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Unstable Angina

Endocrine/Metabolism

  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Dyslipidemias
  • Dyslipidemias in NIDDM
  • Obesity

Gastro-Intestinal

  • GERD
  • Hepatitis C
  • IBS

Gynecological

  • Sexually Transmitted Disease
  • Post Menopausal
  • Vaginal Atrophy

Pain

  • Acute Low Back Pain
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Chronic Pain Syndromes
  • Narcotic Pain Control
  • Pain due to Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Post-Op Pain

Pharmacokinetic studies

  • Outpatient & Inpatient Pharmacokinetic
  • Phase 1 Dose Escalation | First In Human

Respiratory

  • Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of COPD
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD
  • Community Acquired Pneumonia

Point-Of-Care Diagnostic & Monitoring | Health Care Facilities Products

  • Anticoagulant Monitoring
  • Diabetic Glucometer Testing
  • Diabetic Glucometer Testing with PDA uploads
  • Medical Devices

Musculoskeletal

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoporosis

Neurology

  • Postherpatic Neuralgia
  • Migrane Headache

Special Formulation

  • Rx to OTC Switch
  • Sustained / Extended Release
  • Transdermal Delivery Systems

Vaccinations

  • Multiple vaccine studies including but not limited to flu, smallpox, pneumonia etc....

 

 

 

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240 East Ayr Parkway - Madisonville, KY 42431

main phone:     1-270-825-8345
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