Advanced Research Associates is a private, physician owned outpatient research facility located adjacent to Spohn South Hospital. We are involved in a variety of pharmaceutical and device trials within the South Texas area. We are multi-specialty and conduct Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials. ARA has been instrumental in the development of a variety of new pharmaceutical and therapeutic products introduced into the national market. ARA provides a full array of clinical and diagnostic procedures including bone density, EKG, ultrasound, endometrial biopsies, and mammograms to name a few. Our on-site laboratory has a CLIA Certificate of Accreditation.
Facility Description
Equipment and Diagnostic services are available at our site:
- Full time on-site Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, and Coordinators
- Electrocardiograms
- Endometrial sampling
- Urodynamics Lab
- Transvaginal Ultrasound
- Mammography
- X-Ray
- Bladder Scan
- DEXA Scan
- Central IRB
- Remote Data Entry
- CLIA/CAP certified lab with centrifuge
- Dry Ice
- Temperature-Monitored Refrigerator and Minus 20˚ freezers
- Locked and Temperature-Monitored Drug Closet
Clinical Research Experience
Our research center has over 10 years experience conduting clinical trials. ARA has worked with 40+ international and national pharmaceutical companies as well as CRO’s. Some of them have included:
- Abbott
- Astellas
- Astra Zeneca
- Bayer
- Berlex
- Biosante
- Biosite
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Duramed
- Glaxo Smith Kline
- Gynecare
- KV Pharmaceutical
- Kendle
- Merck
- Novartis
- Pinnacle
- Proctor and Gamble
- Pfizer
- Repros Pharmaceutical
- Roche
- Serenity
- Sanofi Adventis
- Solvay
- TAP
- Watson
- Wyeth
Clinical Trial Expertise
- Acne
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Contraception
- Disorder of Lipid metabolism
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- HPV/Lower Genital Tract Neoplasia
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- HPV
- Incontinence
- IUD
- Menopause
- Migraine
- Nocturia
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Overactive bladder
- Pap Smear/HPV
- Perimenopause
- Pre-eclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Sexual Dysfunction
- STD’s
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urogynecology
- Uterine Safety
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vulvadynia
Staff Expertise
Our staff of on-site physician investigators, nurse practitioners, nurses, certified clinical research coordinators, research assistants, regulatory and recruitment specialists and administrative personnel have many years of experience conducting clinical trials in a variety of clinical areas.
Patient Demographics
ARA is associated with 4 physician clinics with access to a vast searchable patient database. Coordinators are trained in telephone screening potential patients for initial suitability prior to scheduling an appointment.
We use the following tools for patient recruitment:
- Patient database
- Physician practice patients
- Newspaper and print ads
- Craig’s List
- Radio
- Social media
- Television
- Billboards
- Direct Mail
- Community education seminars
- Health Fairs
- Newsletters
- Internet/Website
- Physician Referrals
Additional Info:
Contact Information:
Lisa G. Roberson, RN, Director
361-906-9178
Fax: 361-906-0309
lisa@araresearch.com
Advanced Research Associates
Spohn South Hospital Physician Plaza
5920 Saratoga Blvd. , Suite 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
