In Memoriam

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In Memoriam


 

Why WHR?

 WHR Offers Sponsors

  • Clinicians with more than 20 years of clinical research experience
  • Experienced Certified Clinical REsearch Coordinators with excellent comp skills, phlebotomy, internet access and private offices 
  • Recruitment and Screening Personnel
  • Regulatory Affairs Department in-house with reputation of quick, accurate and thorough turnaround of regulatory documents
  • Easily accessible and centrally located in Phoenix
  • Knowledgable of GCP and NIH
  • Extensive database of multi-ethnic, multi-generational patient populations
  • Proven history of rapid enrollment and treatment
  • High degree of patient compliance
  • Immediately adjacent to the campus of a 216 bed community hospital
  • Easily accessible, central location close to freeways, hotels, and airport
  • Abulatory surgical facility on campus
  • In-office surgical suite
  • Experienced in remote data entry
  • Private monitoring office with high speed Internet access, telephone, access to copier, facsimile machine
  • Equipment: 12-lead ECG, -20 degree Celsius freezer, dry ice, central laboratory, accedited local laboratory
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Associated with OB/GYN private practice
  • Non-academic site utilizing Central IRBs
  • Investigators on-site daily
  • Secured drug room with restricted access
  • On-site archived research files
  • Secured and restricted access to study files
  • All Staff trained and skilled in patient recruitment and retention

For Sponsors

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For Sponsors

Why WHR?     Clinical Research Experience

  • Experience
    • Excellence
      • Efficiency

 

As an independent clinical trials site for the evaluation of new medical and surgical therapies, Women’s Health Research provides high quality facilities and personnel to assure excellence in conducting Phase II-IV investigational trials. WHR works closely with pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as Clinical Research Organizations to assure prompt enrollment, treatment, and follow-up as dictated by protocol design.

Read what others have to say about Women’s Health Research…

“WHR consistently provides insightful medical counsel, exceeds our expectations for patient enrollment, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of regulatory and protocol requirements.”
     C. Rey, Manager, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs, CONCEPTUS

“WHR is a unique and professional organization.  Their dedication, commitment and clinical expertise enabled us to move swiftly with patient recruitment, enrollment, pre-operative screening, treatment and follow-up.”
     C. Yarbrough, Manager, Clinical Affairs, GYNECARE, division of ETHICON

“The investigators were always able to meet with me, offering a level of support and expertise rarely observed by this monitor.”
     L. Spangler, Senior Clinical Research Associate, PFIZER

Refer a friend program:

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Refer a friend program:

Compassion for Women Drives our Commitment to Quality Care

To generate public awareness about our unique services and clinical studies we commonly use newspaper and radio advertisements. However, at Women’s Health Research, we appreciate that the best form of advertisement is the word of a satisfied patient. To encourage our patients’ referrals of friends and family members we have developed a unique program that allows us to say THANK YOU in a very meaningful way.

The Refer-A-Friend Program

We invite you to encourage your friends or family members to contact us for more information about participating in a Women’s Health Research clinical study. Please use the form to the right to refer a friend to our program.

If your friend chooses to enroll in a study and meets the enrollment qualifications*, we will send you a gift certificate as a token of our appreciation.

*You are eligible for the benefits of the Refer-A-Friend program if the referred individual has not previously participated in a WHR clinical trial, and if she qualifies and enrolls as a direct result of your efforts.

Upcoming Studies

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Upcoming Studies

Cervical Dysplasia 2008
Oral Contraceptive 2008
Postmenopausal Hormone Treatment 2008
Ovulatory Menorrhagia 2008
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia 2008
Female Sterilization 2008
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) 2008
Endometriosis 2008
Osteoporosis 2008
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) 2008
Postmenopausal Female Sexual Desire Disorder 2008

 
Women’s Health Research is constantly undertaking new clinical studies addressing a wide variety of health concerns: coronary health, vascular health, menstrual disorder, endometriosis, contraception, post partum anemia, hysterectomy, urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, obesity, vaginitis/yeast infections, devices, menopause, arthritis, hot flashes, and sterilization.

If you would like to receive information on these or any other future studies, please fill out the Interest Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

1.  Who takes part in clinical studies?
  • Women of all ages, all races, and all educational backgrounds
  • Women interested in improving their own health
  • Women dedicated to advancing medical care for others

2.   What happens after I submit my Interest Form?

  • A Clinical Coordinator will contact you by phone and give you as much information as you desire.
  • A conveniently timed office visit will be scheduled.  All your questions will be answered and a full explanation of the benefits and risks of study participation will be provided.  WHR wants you to be fully informed.
  • If you decide to participate in the study and have met the inclusionary and exclusionary requirements, you will next meet a WHR physician, and receive a thorough physical exam and laboratory testing.
  • Assuming all tests are normal, you will receive the medication or therapy as dictated by the study protocol.
  • Follow up office visits, phone calls or diary keeping will continue as long as the study dictates.

3.   How long does a study last?

Clinical study designs and protocols vary.  You will be informed of all requirements before you choose to participate.

4.   Will my records be kept confidential?

When you participate in a clinical trial, your privacy is protected and your medical records are confidential. WHR is HIPAA compliant. The research data that is provided to the study sponsor (i.e. pharmaceutical company) and the government organizations that oversee the clinical trial, will not include your name or the names of any other women participating in a clinical trial.

5.     Can I withdraw from the study?

As a study volunteer, you have the right to withdraw from a clinical trial at any time, for any reason.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to Contact Us.
For more information about WHR, please contact:
Women’s Health Research
6036 North 19th Avenue
Suite 400-A
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Tel: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117
Email

For Women

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For Women

WHR’s role is to offer even more—and better—choices.

Women’s Health Research was established to improve the quality of life for women by conducting clinical studies of promising new procedures, medical devices and medicines. It is the only clinical research organization in Arizona focused exclusively on women’s health.

Women volunteers who meet criteria, and take part in the clinical studies, are women making important medical choices. They:

  • Help advance science
  • Receive new or aggressive non-standard treatment for conditions and diseases that may not yet be available to the general public
  • Receive high-quality medical care as a part of the study
  • Receive reimbursement for time, transportation and other costs associated with participation

Women volunteers know they are valued beyond their role as study participants. The physicians and staff of WHR place the health and well-being of each participant at the forefront and the patient/physician/staff relationship does not end when the study concludes.

For more information, you are invited to see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this site or feel free to contact us personally.

For more information about WHR, please contact:
Women’s Health Research
6036 North 19th Avenue
Suite 400-A
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Tel: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117

Patient Testimonials

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Patient Testimonials



I was a participant in your recent Clinical Trial and would like to take a moment of your time to thank you for the difference you and your staff have made. Because of this procedure, I have been able to reclaim each and every day of my life. Before this procedure, my monthly cycles would cause such stress because I never knew on which days I could not leave my house because of the fear of “flooding” through my clothes. The difference this procedure has made will have an impact on me forever.

Your staff must be commended for the excellent job they have done each and every time I made contact with them. From the initial call to Berta, my first visit with Susan to my last telephone call with Shanna this week, the experience was special and rare in this day and age. You are very fortunate to have these wonderful people in your organization.

Once again, thank you for the difference you have made in my life by offering to take the time and to perform this procedure.

Yours truly,Christina R.
Phoenix, Arizona

 


I am writing to commend you for your incredible dedication as well as your personal commitment to each and every patient that you come in contact with on a daily basis. Your efforts are much appreciated by myself.

Being part of a clinical trial at Women’s Health Research has been a wonderful experience and your staff was always caring and compassionate. I extend to all staff members a gracious thank you for your efforts.

Sincerely, Kim G.
Phoenix, Arizona


 

For more information about WHR, please contact:
Women’s Health Research
6036 North 19th Avenue
Suite 400-A
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Tel: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117

Clinical Research Team

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Clinical Research Team


 

The Investigators



Micah Harris, M.D.
Investigator, Medical Director, Physician

Micah Harris, M.D.

Micah Harris, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. has been conducting clinical research trials through OB/GYN Consultants, Ltd., for more than a decade. In 1998, he and the late Dr. Jay Cooper, opened the first clinical research facility in Arizona designed for the evaluation of new medications and medical/surgical devices for the advancement of women’s healthcare.

Dr. Harris is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and he holds a medical degree from University of South Florida College of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Harris’ research has been published in both the Journal of Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and he has served as investigator for over 100 clinical trials.



Shelly Renee Crosson P.A.-C
Investigator, Physician Assistant
Shelly Renee Crosson P.A.-C

Since joining Women’s Health Research in late 2007, Shelly has participated in over 8 clinical trials.  Shelly is well versed in ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice. She holds a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and is a board certified P.A. and received her undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, at Arizona State University.

For more information about WHR, please contact:
Women’s Health Research
6036 North 19th Avenue
Suite 400-A
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Tel: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117
Email