Capabilities and areas of specialism
Supporting a wide range of commercial clinical research
The CRDC UK Network brings together Centres with broad clinical, operational and delivery expertise across the UK.
Capabilities vary by Centre. Early engagement with the Network ensures studies are matched to the most appropriate CRDCs.
Breadth of experience
CRDCs have experience and expertise across a wide range of areas, including:
- Long-term conditions and chronic disease
- Cardiovascular, respiratory and oncology
- Mental health and neurological conditions
- Metabolic and endocrine conditions
- Research involving older adults and multiple conditions
- Studies involving underserved populations
- Paediatrics and young adults
We can also connect you Key Opinion Leaders and Principal Investigators in these areas, and signpost to other Networks and specialist services.
Delivery capability
Across the Network, CRDCs can support:
- All phase studies with a focus on Phase II–IV trials Multi-centre and national studies
- Delivery across a range of health care settings
- Single- and multi-location delivery models
- Studies requiring recruitment at scale
- Targeted recruitment to specific populations
Capacity and availability
Capacity varies by Centre and is assessed through coordinated feasibility.
We work with sponsors and CRDCs to ensure studies are aligned with:
- Available capacity
- Delivery expertise
- Recruitment potential
Accessing CRDC-level insight
We are data driven, and connect with CRDCs, to provide sponsors with up-to-date detailed information on:
- Site capability
- Investigator expertise
- Patient populations
- Delivery experience
- Recruitment and set-up achievements
We recommend contacting the Network team so we can provide tailored, up-to-date information to support study planning.
Discuss your study with the CRDC UK Network
If you are planning a commercial clinical study in the UK, the CRDC UK Network can support you.