Why CRP | Clinical Research Philadelphia

Our values

Patient-centric, sponsor-aligned

Focus on diversity

Our staff and our enrollment reflect the community we serve. See the breakdown of who's enrolled in our trials this past year below.

Embracing technology

Our fully electronic Clinical Trial system allows us to minimize administrative burden and streamline operations so our team can focus more on patient engagement and protocol adherence.

Patient centricity

Our participants are the reason we come to work every day. Our decisions and daily processes are guided by the principle that participants will always be the heart of our work.

Clinical expertise

We are proud of our committed research team, most of whom have been with our site for over 15 years. Our cohesiveness as a team and our collective experiences enable us to develop innovative solutions for the complex needs of our clinical trials.

Who we enroll

Diversity in our enrollment

Aggregate participant demographics across all studies since 2021, from our clinical trial management system. Based on 2,010 participants with race reported.

41%

of CRP participants identify as Black or African American, Asian, or another racial background. Above FDA targets for representative clinical trial populations — see the Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino bars below.

Race & Ethnicity

White59%

Black or African American32%

Hispanic or Latino9%

Asian4%

Other5%

Source: CRP clinical trial management system, 2021 to date. n = 2,010 participants with race reported. Last reviewed July 2026.

By the numbers

What sets us apart

30 yrs

continuously operating in the Philadelphia community since 1996

500+

clinical trials successfully completed across diverse therapeutic areas

1.5M+

patient population across those referring provider panels

83%

average participant retention across our five most recent cardiometabolic trials

191

referring practices across PA and NJ, spanning 892 named providers

200+ yrs

of combined clinical research experience across our investigator and coordinator team

Why participants choose CRP

Free Transportation

Every participant gets free rideshare to and from study visits. No car needed, no cost to you.

Compensation for Your Time

Participants receive payment for every visit, plus access to investigational treatments at no cost.

Two Convenient Locations

State-of-the-art facilities in Philadelphia and Pennington, NJ with free parking and flexible scheduling.

Where the work happens

Two facilities. Six capabilities. One standard.

State-of-the-art research sites in Philadelphia, PA and Pennington, NJ — both staffed and equipped to handle Phase II–IV trials end-to-end, with dedicated sponsor and monitor workspace.

Philadelphia, PA Class-A medical building with 24-hour urgent care on campus

Pennington, NJ Suburban location, easy free parking, accessible from I-95 and US-1

Tech-Forward Operations

Fully electronic CTMS (CRIO) plus a custom BigQuery and agent-driven analytics layer powering live dashboards. No paper trail to chase, no double entry.

Specialized On-Site Equipment

FibroScan, ultrasound, centrifuges, EKGs, infusion pumps, and incubators on premise — most studies need no off-site vendors.

IP Storage & Monitoring

Temperature-controlled ambient, refrigerated (2–8°C), and frozen (-20°C / -80°C) investigational product storage with 24/7 alerting.

Patient Comfort & Safety

Private exam rooms, on-campus urgent care, free parking at both sites, and free rideshare to and from every visit for all participants.

Community-Reflective Staff

Our team mirrors the patient populations we serve, building trust with participants and reducing screen failure and dropout.

Sponsor-Ready Workspace

Dedicated monitor workstations, sponsor conference and training room, private investigator and coordinator offices, and a sample processing & shipping lab.

Physical Features

3 fully equipped exam rooms
3 investigator offices
5 offices for coordinators
3 private workstations designated for monitors
2 in-office bathrooms for patients & specimen collection

Annually calibrated medical equipment includes:

Secure IP storage area with:
- Temperature-monitored refrigeration (2–8 degrees)
- Temperature-monitored freezers (-20 / -80 degrees)
Temperature-monitored, controlled, and secured drug storage room
Sample processing lab
Phlebotomy and nurses stations
Centrifuges
EKG machines
Incubator
2 ultrasound machines