Profile
Contact Information
Center Information
Carol AunePresident/ Principal Investigator
958 Vandora Springs Rd.
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: 919-346-6945
Email: info.oculusresearch@gmail.com
www.oculusresearch.com
Currently Enrolling Trials
Overview
Oculus Research is a dedicated research facility.
Experience
We conduct ophthalmic clinical research studies, for pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Areas of research include glaucoma/ocular hypertension, adenoviral and bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye), myopia control, presbyopia, and devices such as contact lenses. We have worked with many sponsors, both large and small from around the world and with the majority of the major CRO's in the US.
Facility
We are capable of running multiple phase 2-4 drug trials as well as medical device trials simultaneously. We have phlebotomists on site and specialty equipment for various indications. Our facility has several areas for monitors to work, a waiting area for subjects, and private areas for consenting. We have 6 exam lanes that can be configured to meet the requirements of a specific protocol. We have the ability to change lighting conditions and distance for visual acuity measurements. Our staff is GCP, BLS, and HIPAA certified, fully trained, and experienced.
Investigator
Carol Aune, OD President/PI 13 years of clinical research experience
Preeya Gupta, MD PI/Sub-I 12 years of clinical research experience
Tonica Johnson, MD Sub-I 5 years of clinical research experience
Bupathi Dissanayake, OD 1 year of clinical research experience
Patient Demographics
We have a diverse patient population from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are located near an urban center, several small towns and rural areas. Our patients have a very wide age range..
Other Information
We are regularly one of the top enrollers for our trials, which is mainly due to our continuously updated databases of potential and current research subjects. Our recruitment tactics vary by study, but may include online and social media advertisement, radio and tv ads, in office recruitment, direct mailers, emails, and phone calls. Our recruitment and enrollment abilities have been tested and proven time and time again, we hit or exceed our enrollment goal on every trial, including block enrollment trials, which generally have a significantly shorter recruitment period. We believe that our experience, quality of data, level of oversight, and recruitment abilities make us a valuable asset for any ophthalmic trial.