Central Nervous System (CNS) Clinical Research Experience
At PPD, our CNS team is driven to help our clients manage the complex world of CNS disorders so they can deliver CNS therapies quickly and within budget. While the CNS environment may be moving at a rapid pace with ever-shortening development times, our CNS-focused operations team and medical professionals are prepared to step in and effectively navigate our clients' CNS trials so they can focus on what really matters most: delivering life-changing treatments to patients.
CNS Development Experience
With expertise in more than 40 different psychiatric and neurological disorders, our clinically trained CNS teams are led by senior scientists and clinicians with extensive CNS development experience. Gain peace of mind with PPD knowing that:
- Timelines and goals are consistently met
- CNS trials get knowledgeable attention. Our therapeutically-aligned operations team — from directors to project managers — brings more than 200 years of combined experience to CNS clinical trials
- We quickly adapt to meet project needs by partnering with our clients on every step with full-scale programs or recommending specific services for unique protocols
- Our clients have access to a strong network of global resources. Our 3,700 psychiatrists, neurologists, neurological surgeons, gerontologists, sleep specialists and pain specialists provide reliable access to unique populations and qualified investigators experienced in CNS studies, both domestically and abroad
CNS Device Development Expertise
PPD has specialized expertise in CNS device development, finding solutions for nervous system disorders and helping to improve quality of life regarding pain management and cessation. Our experience includes:
- Essential tremors
- Parkinson's therapies
- Carotid stenting
- Headache management with implantable stimulators versus medications
