Investigator Details

Benefits to Becoming a Clinical Study Investigator

Physicians tend to find fulfillment in conducting clinical studies because it offers:

  • Continued learning
  • Practice expansion
  • Recognition among peers and community
  • Financial rewards
  • Assisting in bringing products to market that are not yet available to patients

Professional Development and Recognition:

  • May help you to explore parameters of cutting-edge medications.
  • Will provide the opportunity to meet other clinical study investigators in professional venues.
  • Will offer experience in the use of investigational products.

Professional Recognition:

  • Principle Investigators (PI) are often recognized as thought leaders within the professional community.
  • Conducting clinical studies may open up opportunities for presenting seminars and submitting publications.

New Revenue Sources:

  • Clinical studies may offer the opportunity for additional revenue streams.

Introduces Alternative Treatments to Your Patients

  • Clinical study investigators may offer alternative, possible breakthrough treatment options to their patients which are only available through clinical study participation.

Increased Market/Brand Awareness

Conducting clinical studies in your community may increase the market and brand recognition of your clinic by:

  • Generating new potential patients for your clinic.
  • Enhance retention of existing patients by offering alternative treatment options.
  • Increasing the brand recognition of your clinic by leveraging advertising locally.

Investigator Services

CIS provides several essential services for investigators related to the conduct of a clinical research study. CIS will provide support in the following areas to enhance your success and maximize your efficiency when conducting a clinical trial with us. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU includes: 

Trial Management:

  • Staff support and training as needed for clinical research coordinators.
  • Verification systems for data quality control.
  • Assistance with meeting target enrollment goals.
  • Database management.

Site Management:

  • Assist with site-specific development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Obtain sponsor statements of indemnification.
  • Support quality assurance.

Recruitment and Marketing Management:

  • Support with advertising and patient recruitment strategies.
  • Support with patient retention and database management strategies.
  • Community marketing support.
  • Support with clinic brand management strategies.
  • Website development support.

Site Business Development Program:

  • Dedicated business development marketing plan soliciting studies on your behalf.
  • Notification of upcoming research trials in your therapeutic area. 
  • Participate in major professional meeting conventions and conferences.

Regulatory Documentation Support:

  • Assist in the development of source documents as needed.
  • Assist with the completion and submission of regulatory documents (IRB forms, 1572's, CVs, etc.)
  • Aid with study coordination.
  • Provide administrative and regulatory support. 

Education:

  • Facility assessment
  • Developmental training for investigators and staff
  • Work with and interact with the IRB
  • Understanding and complying with FDA, HHS & HIPAA regulations
  • Effective consent process
  • Industry standards (GCP, GLP, GMP)
  • Ethics/protection of human subjects
  • Regulatory document assistance

Your Role as an Investigator

CIS will provide training in the following categories to successfully conduct clinical studies with affiliate physicians/investigators:

  • Regulations
  • Site Preparation
  • Contracting and Approvals
  • Study Management

Our Commitment To You

CIS is committed to providing you with the tools necessary to perform quality clinical research. If you are new to clinical research, it is difficult to acquire your first clinical study on your own. CIS's seasoned team can navigate this process for you by:

  • Eliminating the barriers by seeking out appropriate studies for your area of specialty.
  • Securing your first clinical study in record time and continuing to fill your study pipeline.
  • Providing up-front training for all study personnel to ensure a smooth introduction and continued focus on the practice's business and patient needs.