Clinical Trial Volunteer Demographics
Rochester Clinical Research is located in Rochester, New York, a world leader in the development of photographic and communications equipment, optics and laser graphics, fuel cell energy, and biotechnology. It is also the home or major hub of such multinational high tech companies as Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, Paychex, Constellation Brands, PAETEC, and Xerox. Over 60% of the adult population is college educated.The Rochester NY US Census Bureau metropolitan statistical area (MSA) includes Monroe County and portions four other counties (Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, and Yates). The MSA has a population of over 1.0 million people as of 2000. There are currently 16,888 volunteers in RCR’s database, which is comprised of 63% female and 37% male participants.
The following table contains examples of the details within RCR’s database such as age group and gender.
| Age Group | # Female | # Male |
| 25+ | 6925 | 4061 |
| 25-50 | 2733 | 1256 |
| 50-80 | 3920 | 2587 |
| > 50 | 4193 | 2821 |
| < 50 | 2994 | 1853 |
Rochester Clinical Research performs clinical research trials and studies for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. We rapidly recruit and screen quality volunteers to participate in clinical studies, and we maintain a large database of volunteers. Study volunteers receive free study-related medical care, investigational medicines, and a monetary stipend to compensate for their time and travel. RCR studies include therapeutic areas and drug categories such as weight loss, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, flu vaccines, and smoking cessation. Our state-of-the-art medical office facility is staffed by highly qualified, caring physicians, investigators, and nurses. RCR is located in Rochester NY and serves the Finger Lakes region of New York.
