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Advantages of Conducting Clinical
Trials at EWR
Fast Recruitment and Approval
The cornerstone of EWR's ability to rapidly recruit clinical
research subjects is our database, containing the complete medical records
of more than 7,000 people with a wide variety of cardiovascular, metabolic,
endocrine and other diseases. This database includes more than 1,600 people
with diabetes, 650 with hyperlipidemia, 550 with hypertension and 300
with osteoporosis. As clinical research studies are conducted with specialists
in other medical fields, their patients are being added to our database.
Each person's record contains a complete listing of current and past medical
problems, medications, allergies and other detailed medical information,
allowing us to develop within minutes a list of potential study subjects
meeting the most exacting criteria.
Through our use of a centralized institutional review board, approvals
are usually obtained within 10 days.
On-Site Testing and Other Support Capabilities
The East-West Medical Research Institute has the staff, facilities and
equipment to perform a variety of laboratory and diagnostic tests and
other support services, including on-site lab, accredited by CLIA; EKGs;
nutritional intervention, monitoring and education; computerized nutrient
analysis of diets; continuous blood pressure monitoring; dynamic endocrine
testing; dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for pediatric and adult bone
density and body composition analysis; and bioelectrical impedance analysis
for measuring body composition in children and adults.
EWR patients who need testing or procedures not available
here are referred to The Queen's Medical Center, which has the most modern
MRI, CT, PET and nuclear scanners in the state.
Experienced Staff
In addition to maintaining a busy medical practice, Dr. Fitz-Patrick has
been active in medical research for much of the past 20 years. His research
results have been published in prestigious medical journals around the
world, and he has received research awards from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
McGill University, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, the
American College of Physicians and, in Honolulu, Straub Clinic & Hospital
and the Straub Medical Research and Education Foundation. He is currently
chairman of the Hawaii State Diabetes Task Force and the Hawaii Chapter
of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Dr. Fitz-Patrick is assisted by well-trained and experienced study coordinators.
Excellent Communications, Technology and Quality
EWR assigns one contact person to each trial, and offers
sponsors a dedicated phone line so we are easily accessible. Communication
is also available via E-mail.
Our technologically advanced systems feature electronic medical records,
an automated patient reminder system and a high-speed Internet access (ADSL) line for data transfer. All studies are monitored with project management
software.
Quality is assured through accurate record-keeping and documentation,
good clinical practices, established SOPs and efficient business operations.
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