Midwest Institute For Clinical Research^® is a private research organization, established in the summer of 1988 to develop and implement clinical trials (Phase II-IV) in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Our program is dedicated to provide the highest quality service to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry as well as to the volunteers who participate in these clinical trials. It is based upon the following features:

1. Experienced physicians who serve as the principal investigator and/or subinvestigator for all protocols.  One or more of the physicians are in the office during all regular business hours to implement protocols and to ensure patient safety for all of the studies.
2. Experienced, full-time staff of study coordinators and study coordinator associates dedicated solely to the implementation of clinical trials.
3. Staff dietitians available for diabetic and cholesterol counseling.
4. Staff recruiters dedicated exclusively to patient recruitment.
5. Spacious office suite (9,000 square feet) conveniently located on North Meridian Street with easy access to all parts of Indianapolis and surrounding counties via Interstate 465.
6. Our research facility is fully equipped for conducting a variety of outpatient clinical trials protocols including:
• Eight exam rooms.
• Room (11' x 11') dedicated to the evaluation of medical devices.
• Locked drug room (11' x 12') for study medication.
• Patient "living room" (25' x 23') for extended visits complete with TV, VCR, and mini kitchen facilities.
• Conference room (12' x 13').
• Bone densitometer (Hologic QDR 4500W).
• Large lab room (16' x 16') for preparation of specimens with:
1. Table-top centrifuge
2. Refrigerated centrifuge
3. Refrigerator
4. -80 degree Celsius freezer
5. -20 degree Celsius freezer
• Two ECG machines.
• Defibrillator, portable oxygen tank, and fully-stocked crash cart.
• X-Ray facility located one block south of our office.
7. Thorough understanding and experience in implementing trials including such issues:
• Rapid processing of regulatory and clinical trials documents.
• Rapid and thorough evaluation of protocol and consent form by IRB (Schulman Associates IRB, Cincinnati, Ohio - weekly meetings).
• Timely enrollment of volunteer subjects because of a significant patient database and an active recruitment process (e.g., TV, radio, newspapers, etc.).
• Customized source documents and appropriately completed case report forms.
• Adequate space and facilities for sponsor CRA's to thoroughly monitor the study.
• Handling of study-related queries in a timely fashion.

This concern for detail and quality has distinguished MICR^® as a premier research organization usually exceeding all sponsor and FDA requirements.

MICR^® is also sensitive and dedicated to the needs of the subjects who volunteer in the clinical studies.  Every effort is made to provide the volunteer:

1. Adequate time to discuss the protocol and consent form directly with the principal investigator (M.D.) and/or the subinvestigator (M.D.).
2. Flexible scheduling of visits.
3. Free Parking for each visit.
4. Financial compensation for participation.

In summary, MICR^® is an established research company committed to clinical research in the Indianapolis area. It has the experience, resources, and sensitivity to the human volunteers which provides comprehensive service to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry.

 

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