About Clinical Trials

Southeastern Urological Center is proud to be able to bring clinical research protocols in the treatment of Urological diseases and disorders to Tallahassee and the surrounding area. Clinical research is the study of new and experimental therapies in a "real world" setting. The Food and Drug Administration requires that all medications be thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness before it can be prescribed by your doctor. We work in partnership with study volunteers, study sponsors, and the FDA toward the development of improved therapies for our patients. Some of the studies we have conducted include treatments for erectile dysfunction, prostate enlargement (BPH), incontinence, and prostate cancer.

If you are interested in being a research volunteer and appear to be eligible, a detailed consent process is followed to inform you of the specifics of the treatment being evaluated as well as any procedures you will be required to follow. You can discuss any concerns regarding the study with our physicians that will help you to fully understand the aspects of participating in the study and your rights as a research volunteer.

As a participant in a clinical trial you receive the highest level of professional care including physician and nursing follow-up. Diagnostic testing and study medication is administered according to the detailed guidelines of a research protocol.

Study visits, procedures, and medications related to the study are provided to you at no cost. Study procedures may include physical examinations, diagnostic and laboratory tests. You may have the first opportunity to receive a new medication for the treatment of your condition only through participation in a clinical trial. Many clinical trials involve extensive diagnostic testing that is not a part of standard care. You and your doctor may learn more about your condition or disease and the latest treatments and follow-up available. Your participation in clinical trials allows you to contribute to society by helping with the evaluation of treatments for your future and future generations.

If you are interested in finding out about our currently enrolling research protocols or becoming part of our data base for future studies, please contact a research representative by calling our office at (850) 309-0500.

Ronald Norton , Director of Research

The Southeastern Research Group was formed in 1998 by the Southeastern Urological Center and brings together a group of physicians to participate in clinical trials of investigational medicines and therapies. As Director of Research, Ronald Norton brings over 20 years of experience in the industry from both pharmaceuticals companies and contract research organizations. An accomplished leader, his vision and expertise were instrumental in successful business and drug development projects and at Glaxo Wellcome and MDS Pharma Services. His focus and experience are in Phase I - IV clinical trials, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism and pharmacogenetics as well as personnel, operational, and financial management. In past experiences with Glaxo Wellcome and MDS Pharma Services, Mr. Norton was responsible for the oversight of over 200 clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas.

He has been published in Neuropsychopharmacology, Drug Development Research and Stroke , as well as other peer-reviewed journals and trade industry publications. In addition, he served as a corporate director of DNA Sciences, a UK clinical genetics laboratory, chaired the AAPS Pharmacogenomics Focus Group and served as a member of the Task Force for Genomics and Public Health with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Mr. Norton received his BS from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Development and Regulation at Tufts University and in Methods of Genetic Analysis for Genetic Researchers at the Duke University Center for Human Genetics.

Susan Green

Susan Green has been employed by SEUC since 1989. She holds an executive secretarial degree and, prior to joining the SEUC team, worked as a legal assistant for seven years. She was recruited to the research department in 2000 as she was well suited to the details of the regulatory process and CRF completion. As a regulatory/document specialist, she maintains investigative site files, prepares IRB reports, completes case report forms from source documents, updates the research database and assists the research staff in protocol conduct.