Overview
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Outpatient
Outpatient Unit
The Charles R. Drew University Clinical and Translational Research Center (CDU-CTRC) is located in a 5,000 square foot outpatient and administrative unit with seven exam/treatment rooms, a processing laboratory and a dedicated consultation space for study participant interviews. We provide cardiovascular and metabolic assessment resources, a site dedicated pharmacist, negotiated lab fees for assays, and participant transportation. Our site also offers Wi-Fi and a conference room capable of state of the art collaborative meetings for community partners and collaborators. In addition to our CTRC unit, the University offers additional conference room spaces and dedicated Cancer Research and Core Laboratories.
Our CTRC clinical staff is knowledgeable and skilled in protocol implementation, clinical trials, data collection, phlebotomy, IV insertions, pharmacokinetic studies, administration of investigational drugs, multiple sample collection, Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests, EKGs, and assisting investigators with minor bedside procedures. Pharmacy services include procurement, disposal, packaging, randomization and dispensing. Currently CTRC services seven actively recruiting studies in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Social/ Behavioral and Cardio-metabolic Research.
Location:
CDU – Life Sciences and Research Nursing Education Building
1748 East 118th Street N113
Los Angeles, California 90059
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Early Wednesday and Friday Clinic 6 a.m., by appointment
1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., by appointment
Phone: (323) 568-3359
Fax: (323) 563-5872
Director: David Martins
Nurse Manager: O. Laurice Pitts – (323) 568-3354
Staffing
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Staff
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David Martins, MD Director Location: Phone: (323) 568-3353 Fax: (323) 563-5872 Email: davidmartins@cdrewu.edu |
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O. Laurice Pitts, LVN Nurse Manager Location: Phone: (323) 568-3354 Fax: (323) 563-5872 Email: orpitts@cdrewu.edu |
24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
24Hr ABPM monitoring provides a more accurate physiological assessment of blood pressure as compared to random blood pressure measurement obtained with the seated blood pressure method.
Quantity: 4
SpaceLabs
Models: ABPM 90207and 90217
www.spacelabshealthcare.com
Carotid Ultrasound Imaging
Intima Media Thickness (IMT) U/S measures arterial thickening and provides the earliest evidence of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, the beginning stage of a disease process that leads to heart disease and stroke. Doctors can use this carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) measurement to calculate the age of the patient's arteries, which does not always match the patient's calendar age.
Quantity: 1
SonoSite
Model: M-Turbo
www.sonosite.com
IRB Services
- Initial submission (including creating consent documents)
- Amendments
- Post-Approval Reports (protocol violations, SAEs, DSMB reports, revised investigator’s brochures, etc.)
- Continuing Reviews
- Close-Outs
For additional information:
O. Laurice Pitts, CTRC Nurse Manager, 323-568-3354, orwildapitts@cdrewu.edu
Research Subject Advocate (RSA)
RSA is available for ethics and advocacy of study participant’s the welfare and rights.
For additional information:
Petra Duran, 323-357-3428, petraduran@cdrewu.edu
CDU CTRC REDCap Services, Surveys and Forms
REDCap is a secure, web-based application for quickly building and managing online surveys, data collection forms and databases. REDCap provides audit trails for tracking data manipulation and user activity, as well as automated export procedures for seamless data downloads to Excel, PDF, and common statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, Stata R).
For information on CDU's instance of REDCap, please click here.
For additional information:
Lola Ogunyemi, PhD, 310-761-4725, lolaogunyemi@cdrewu.edu
For information on using REDCap forms and surveys:
O. Laurice Pitts, CTRC Nurse Manager, 323-568-3354, orwildapitts@cdrewu.edu
Mobile Clinical Protocol Services
This service will allow study participants the opportunity to continue to participate while temporarily unable to visit the CTRC due to conditions not related to study protocol exclusion criteria. All study participants utilizing Mobile Clinical Protocol Services must be enrolled in current/ approved IRB study protocols. This program is dedicated to furthering research and providing dedicated ancillary support.
Services Include: (but not limited to)
Phlebotomy
Point of Care Testing (CLIA Waived -HA1c, Urine Dips, etc.)
Blood Pressure Measurement (including 24hr monitoring)
Anthropometric Measurements
Electrocardiograph
SpygmoCor (Pulse Wave Velocity/Pulse Wave Analysis)
EndoPat (Endothelial Function)
For additional information:
O. Laurice Pitts, CTRC Nurse Manager, 323-568-3354, orwildapitts@cdrewu.edu
Clinical Research Coordinator Service
Ancillary study coordinator services are available.
For additional information:
O.Laurice Pitts, CTRC Nurse Manager, 323-568-3354, orwildapitts@cdrewu.edu
Bone Density and DXA Analysis (Body Composition)
Bone density and body composition by DXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) is considered the "gold standard" for osteoporosis and body fat testing. Accurate measurement is important in assessing health. These exams are non-invasive and take roughly 15-30 minutes to complete.
For additional information:
Humberto Sanchez, 323-249-5715, humbertosanchez@cdrewu.edu
Financial Support and Cost Sharing is Available
For additional information:
O. Laurice Pitts - CTRC Administrator, 323-568-3355, orwildapitts@cdrewu.edu
Specialization Areas
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Specialized Resources
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Specimen Preparation
Transportation
Pharmacy Services
Drug preparation, packaging, and labeling. Facilitating medication distribution, storage, security and documentation.
Medication Procurement
The complete action or process of acquiring or obtaining drugs from an outside pharmaceutical company. More specifically, the action or process of purchasing, contracting, and negotiating directly with the source of supply.
Subject Randomization
A process that assigns research participants by chance, rather than by choice, to either the investigational group or the control group.Single-blinded trials are those in which participants do not know which group they are in and therefore which intervention they are receiving - until the conclusion of the study.
Double-blinded trials are those in which neither the participant nor the investigators know to which group the participant has been assigned until the conclusion of the study.
Medication Waste Disposal
The destruction of unused or expired drugs in accordance with federal and HIPPA guidelines.
