Research

TROY INTERNAL MEDICINE RESEARCH

4550 Investment Drive, Suite 210
Troy, MI 48098
Phone: (248) 312-0025 Fax: (248)-312-0026
E-mail: research@troyinternalmedicine.com

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OVERVIEW
Troy Internal Medicine Research is an independent clinical trials center located in suburban Troy, Michigan. The primary focus of Troy Internal Medicine Research is Phase 2 A & B, Phase 3 A & B and Phase 4 clinical trials for pharmaceuticals. Our chief areas of expertise are: seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, weight loss, osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, cancer prevention and metabolic syndrome. Our staff is also experienced with trials for anti-infectives for bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and trials for migraine headache, anxiety and GERDS.

MISSION
Our mission is to provide the highest quality, efficiency and professionalism in the conduct of clinical research, with special emphasis on compassionate care of human subjects.

RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT
Troy Internal Medicine Research maintains a large active database of subjects who are interested in volunteering for clinical trials, or who have been compliant participants in the past. The database is further enhanced by referrals from physician sub-investigators who actively participate in screening subjects for clinical trials based on protocol specific inclusion/exclusion criteria. We have 2 full time recruiters to screen our patient base.

Meeting our enrollment goals and successful completion of trials are key features of Troy Internal Medicine Research. Over-enrollment is not unusual.

FACILITY
Troy Internal Medicine Research is comprised of a dedicated 3,000 sq. ft. clinical trials unit with 6 exam rooms, on-site specimen processing lab, biological sample refrigerators/freezers, state of the art computer network, RDE access, adequate and secured record and drug storage.

CENTRAL IRB/CENTRAL LAB
Troy Internal Medicine Research is able to work with any central IRB and or central lab upon sponsor request.

STAFF
Troy Internal Medicine Research is under the direction of Neil Fraser, M.D., F.A.C.P. Dr. Fraser's primary board certification is in Internal Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College and has been conducting clinical trials for 8 years. Additionally, 19 board certified primary care physicians collaborate with Dr. Fraser as sub-investigators.
Our staff includes seven full-time, dedicated, experienced, RN Study Coordinators, a Physician’s Assistant, Research Assistants, Data Processors, Medical Assistants, two full-time Recruiters, and Administrative Staff. The CV's/licensure of all staff members are available upon request.

MONITORING
Troy Internal Medicine Research is easily accessible to Detroit Metro Airport, which is 45 minutes away from the site. A comfortable, spacious conference room equipped with phone and copier/fax access makes monitoring a pleasure at Troy Internal Medicine Research.

Troy Internal Medicine Research also has the following ancillary services available:

Complete laboratory including gram stain, chemistries
Full x-ray capabilities (including mammogram)
Ultrasound
Doppler
Echocardiogram
Bone densitometry
Treadmill
Sigmoidoscopy
ECG
CT Scan
Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Virtual Colonoscopy
MRI
Out-patient Surgical Center
Endoscopy
-70o freezer
-20o freezer
Centrifuge