Investigator-Initiated Trials

PPD recognizes the value and challenges of investigator-initiated trials and can assist in managing this important research. Our involvement can begin as early as aiding in designing and writing study protocols and continue all the way through study closeout and publication planning.  We help you efficiently and cost-effectively manage these programs by:

• Keeping investigator-initiated trials on track to generate valuable research data and encourage product use
• Ensuring trials are implemented according to protocol requirements
• Providing investigative sites the resources to meet both clinical and marketing objectives effectively
• Helping maintain the critical relationship between you, investigators and high prescribers

Centralized Structure with a Personalized Approach

With our centralized resources and contact center technologies, PPD can quickly and efficiently manage geographically diverse sites. Regular communication, including tracking reports and critical study data, are available to keep you up-to-date on the status of each project.

Our services include:

• Site initiation and training
• Coordination of agreements and contracts
• Fulfillment of study materials
• Site monitoring
• Ongoing site support via a toll-free hotline
• Study progress tracking
• Administration of milestone payments
• Protocol design and writing
• Patient recruitment/retention
• Data management
• Biostatistics
• Medical writing
• Publication planning