Clinical Research Services

Research around the corner The Houston Methodist Hospital and Research Institute, in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, forms the headquarters of our medical research and education programs. The Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics also has offices throughout the greater Houston area to support clinical trials closer to study participants’ homes or workplaces.

CLINICAL RESEARCH SERVICES

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The Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics (CCAT) is a leading center of clinical research, offering novel therapies for many types of medical conditions. We bring together world-class medical minds and resources to advance science while delivering customized and compassionate care. Our early phase clinical trial centers conduct a broad range of studies by partnering with pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device organizations, as well as federal agencies, foundations and academic medical centers.

Clinical Research Services Mainline: 713.441.3250 Email: clinicaltrials@houstonmethodist.org Director: Pauline Todd, MBA, BSN, RN Email: ptodd@houstonmethodist.org

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(Texas Medical Center) 6670 Bertner Ave., Houston, Texas 77030

houstonmethodist.org/research

COCKRELL CLINICAL TRIAL CENTERS 2 THE ACADEMIC OFFICE OF CLINICAL TRIALS

PHASE 1 CLINICAL RESEARCH UNIT

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL

(Texas Medical Center) 6565 Fannin St., Houston, Texas 77030 Phase 1 Unit: 713.441.3959

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HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL

(U.S. 59 and Sweetwater) 16655 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, Texas 77479

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WEST HOUSTON WEST HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL

(I-10 at Barker Cypress) 18500 Katy Fwy., Houston, Texas 77094

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METHODIST PRIMARY CARE GROUP

HOUSTON METHODIST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

8520 W. Broadway, Suite 210, Pearland, TX 77584

6565 Fannin Street, M6SE-604 Houston, TX 77030

houstonmethodist.org/clinical-research-services

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Clinical Research Services

Clinical Research Services Goals The team provides new and experienced investigators with staff resources to maximize Houston Methodist’s ability to conduct innovative clinical research.

The goals are to:

The Cockrell Clinical Trial Centers and the Academic Office of Clinical Trials (AOCT) promote and support clinical research operations throughout Houston Methodist.

The centers provide leadership for clinical research operations and offer core services to support Houston Methodist investigators, including regulatory and project management, budget development, a research unit and additional community-based facilities. Additionally, the Academic Office of Clinical Trials provides fee-forservice research, nursing and administrative support, as well as a Clinical Trial Management System that features a calendar, budget and milestones for all clinical trials at Houston Methodist.

• P rovide investigators with experienced research nurses, coordinators and regulatory personnel to support internally and externally sponsored clinical research

• S erve as a liaison between investigators and industry sponsors

• P romote the growth and development of staff coordinating clinical trials system wide.

Cockrell Clinical Trial Center

Specialized Services

Phase 1 Clinical Research Unit The Phase 1 Clinical Research Unit is staffed by highly skilled and experienced professionals trained to conduct early phase clinical trials involving advanced pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic evaluations. The Phase 1 Unit also serves as the store-front for health professionals seeking assistance with translational medical research associated with state-of-the-art precision medicine.

• Protocol development

• Budget and contract set-up

• Research nursing/coordinators

• Study design and statistical analysis

• Project/site management

• Data management (CRF Development)

The five-bed unit includes exam rooms, private infusion rooms and a laboratory specimen processing area.

The unit is conveniently located for inpatient studies, adjacent to a radiology facility dedicated to clinical trials. Our research nursing and coordinating services ensure comprehensive care in the world-renowned Methodist Hospital System.

• Regulatory support (IND/IDE)