Clinical Research of Gastonia (CRG) was founded March 2015 and is owned by Mikell Jarratt, MD and Anup Banerjee, MD. Our building is a 3,500 square foot stand-alone medical office and is located next to Caromont Regional Medical Center. We are also located directly across the street from Dr. Jarratt’s and Dr. Banerjee’s private practice. Our site has direct access to their EMR where we find the majority of our research participants.

 

CRG has an expedited start-up process with contract and budget processing and quick turn-around time on processing regulatory documents and utilizes a Central IRB. Our site follows a set of standard operating procedures as well as trial protocols, Good Clinical Practice and HIPAA guidelines to provide a smooth clinical trial process for all involved. Research coordinators are IATA certified and familiar with most electronic data capture systems. Our site makes every attempt possible to meet or exceed sponsor contracted enrollment goals. Our site has very dedicated Investigators present at the facility to provide oversight of trial conduct and ensure safe patient care. Our site is experienced in conducting Phase II, III and IV trials.

 

Our facility includes:
• -20 freezer and -80 freezer
• Dry ice access
• Refrigerator for specimens/drugs
• Hi/Low temperature monitoring with 5 day look back
• Lab with CLIA Certification
• On site lab with ambient and refrigerated centrifuge
• Local Lab and X-ray service availability
• 7 patient exam rooms each with Cable TV and recliner

• Sleep Diagnostic Bedroom 
• WIFI
• Secure study drug closet
• Secure long-term storage for research files
• Echocardiographs
• Spirometers
• Large Patient Database
• Large conference room/monitor room
• Monitors are able to schedule visits Monday-Friday
• Our office can accommodate weekend and 24-hour study visits