At SEC Clinical Research, we believe in well-established safety, ethical and regulatory standards, in order to provide quality care for our research volunteers and accurate data for our Sponsors.

Rob Garver started doing respiratory clinical research studies as an offshoot of his outpatient pulmonary practice in 2013. SEC Clinical Research (SECCR) was established in 2016 as an entity independent of the pulmonary practice as efforts were initiated to diversify the research beyond respiratory disease. The breadth and activity of SECCR has rapidly grown with offices in Dothan, AL and Pensacola, FL. Multiple board-certified investigators now work with SECCR on protocols in cardiology, women’s health, vaccines, pediatrics, dermatology, and yes – we still do respiratory studies!

Infrastructure attributes at all locations: 

• All computers and networks upgraded, security enhanced 2021
• CTMS
• Electronic Regulatory Documents
• Electronic Source Documents
• Document Management System

Dothan is located in the southeast corner of Alabama, with a greater metro population just under 150,000 that is comprised of 34% African-American and 62% Caucasian. Two large hospitals in Dothan provide tertiary care for the large medical catchment area which includes surrounding counties in AL, and a significant swath of the Florida panhandle. The medical community is large, busy, and includes all major medical and surgical subspecialties. This facility was custom designed and built for clinical research. A custom built addition doubled the facility size to 4000 SF.

Pensacola is presently located in a freestanding former medical office building by the present Baptist Hospital with convenient on-site parking. Look for our new Pensacola location coming later in 2023!

Quality Control Strategies Employed at SECCR:

• Weekly face-to-face meetings of clinical staff with Site Director at all locations: reviewing all ongoing protocols, any protocol deviations, new SOPs or SOP revisions
• Monthly meetings between lead CRCs and PIs with recorded minutes
• All protocols and SOPs reside in our document management system for rapid access
• Electronic regulatory documents and eConsents that ensure up to date training, cv’s and ICF versions
• Satisfaction surveys of subjects after each visit (online, anonymous, staff outside of room during survey)