The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of pregabalin (Lyrica) compared to a placebo in subjects who have diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) who use NSAIDs for the treatment of conditions other than DPN. Duration:  Approximately 18 weeks … Read more

This study is designed to help determine how safe an investigational vaccine is and how it works in subjects who have melanoma.   Duration:  Approximately 2 years. Number of visits to CKRA:  15 Compensation:  $50 per visit Note:  Qualified participants … Read more

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of an investigational medication when combined with insulin to see if it can help reduce mean daily glucose, improve glycemic control, and reduce overall insulin requirements.   Duration:  … Read more

By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD    Oct. 24, 2011 — New studies show that the benefits of the stop-smoking drug Chantix still outweigh its risks, the FDA says. The FDA-sponsored studies find … Read more

Article by: Nicole Lyn Pesce NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Saturday, December 3 2011, 2:56 PM  This pill is the ultimate buzzkill. A new FDA-approved hangover cure has hit the market just in time for holiday party season. “So many people see … Read more

If you would like to learn more about CKRA and how you might participate in a clinical research study, join us for a fun and informative presentation on Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 12noon.  Dr. Borders and the CKRA … Read more

Everyone at CKRA would like to congratulate Courtney Reed, study coordinator at CKRA in Mt. Sterling, for passing her board exams to become a Licensed Practical Nurse!  Way to go, Courtney!

For the third straight year, Dr. James L. Borders, Prinicpal Investigator for Central Kentucky Research Associates, has been named a finalist for “Favorite Doctor in Lexington” by the 2011 Lexington Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Awards poll.  Dr. Borders won the title … Read more

When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, the type of sunscreen you choose is as important as how you use it.  Make sure you are looking for products that protect against both UVB rays (which cause sunburn) … Read more

Founded in 1991 by Deborah Dyer, RN, BSN, and the late Jacqueline Smith, RN, BSN, Central Kentucky Research Associates was Central Kentucky’s first independent clinical drug research facility.  Since that time, CKRA has conducted over 500 Phase 1 through Phase … Read more

May 12, 2011 — The FDA has approved the first flu shot to be injected with a tiny needle into a skin layer called the dermis rather than into muscle. The new needle is expected to be available for adults … Read more

Another reason why clinical research is so important. We can’t find the medicines of tomorrow if we don’t test today. “VIENNA (Reuters) – A gel containing a prescription drug can sharply reduce HIV infections in women, a study described as … Read more

Patches could be sent in mail By Randolph E. Schmid – Associated Press Referenced from Lexington Herald-Leader July 19, 2010 Section C10 One day your annual flu shot could come in the mail. At least that’s the hope of researchers … Read more

What You Should Know About Gastric Ulcers What is a gastric ulcer? A gastric ulcer, also called a stomach ulcer, is a raw, eroded area in the lining of the stomach. Who gets it? About two percent of the adult … Read more

Important Information from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases What is aVaccine? Chances are you never had diphtheria. You probably don’t know anyone who has suffered from this disease, either. In fact, you may not know what diphtheria … Read more

Live longer and healthier with a pet! Research has documented that companion animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds help people live longer and healthier lives. Some of the health benefits of having a companion animal are lower blood pressure, … Read more

Most smokers try to stop multiple times before finally kicking the habit, and fewer than 10% will succeed in permanently abstaining without medicine or counseling. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are at least occasional smokers, risking cancer, heart disease and … Read more

More than 20 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), which is the number one cause of disability in the United States. There is hope to regain your active lifestyle and continue many of your favorite activities, despite osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is … Read more

What is Swine Flu? A/H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu”) was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading … Read more

By Carolyn Colwell, HealthDay Reporter for US News & World Report A North Carolina study finds that the rate of chronic low back pain has more than doubled in that state since the early 1990s, a statistic the authors say … Read more