Sponsor a Clinical Trial

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Your partner in neurological research excellence

Shepherd Center offers comprehensive clinical trial support for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CROs, and physician-investigators. Our experienced team manages trials from startup to close-out, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration into clinical care.

We conduct Phase I–IV trials across inpatient and outpatient settings, with access to a large, specialized patient population. Our research participants include hundreds of admitted patients annually and thousands more seen in outpatient clinics.

Why partner with Shepherd Center?

  • Single point of contact for site qualification, regulatory documentation, contracts, and execution
  • Certified clinical research coordinators with deep neurological expertise
  • Fast turnaround for clinical trial agreements finalized within four weeks; weekly Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
  • On-site services including imaging, radiology, CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)-approved lab, and JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)-accredited pharmacy

Clinical specialties

We focus exclusively on neurological conditions, including:

  • Spinal cord injury (acute and chronic)
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome
  • Neurogenic pain and bladder dysfunction

Clinical trial services

Our team provides full-service trial coordination, including:

  • Site selection and qualification
  • Confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDA)
  • Feasibility assessments and protocol consultation
  • Operational impact review
  • IRB submission and informed consent preparation
  • Contract and budget negotiation
  • Sponsor-specific documentation

  • Staff training (Good Clinical Practice, human subjects protection, protocol)
  • Source document development
  • Regulatory document maintenance
  • Drug/device accountability and pharmacy coordination
  • Participant recruitment and retention
  • Data entry, management, and query resolution
  • Monitoring sessions and sponsor audits

  • Final reporting and IRB communication
  • Return or destruction of investigational agents
  • Document archiving and compliance review

Facilities and equipment

Our clinical research infrastructure is designed to support complex trials with accuracy, safety, and speed. Sponsors benefit from state-of-the-art technology and dedicated spaces that ensure high-quality data collection and patient care.

Imaging and diagnostics

  • Two 3.0 Tesla MRI machines
  • X-ray, EKG, and bladder scanner
  • Videoneurodynamics and flow rate measurement
  • Cystoscopy capabilities

Laboratory

  • CLIA-certified lab
  • Refrigerated and standard centrifuges for proper specimen processing
  • -20C and -70C secure freezer storage

Clinical spaces

  • Inpatient care facilities
  • Versatile procedure and examination rooms
  • Telemetry systems and dedicated monitor rooms
  • Walking track and treadmill for functional assessments

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