Commercial Research

Getting involved in commercial research

There are two ways that practices can get involved in commercial research: being a recruiting site or a Participant Identification Centre (PIC).

Our team help to deliver the Site Identification Service which helps the sponsor to identify potential sites. This provides practices with a brief overview of commercial studies with the opportunity to express an interest.

A participant identification centre or PIC is where an organisation identifies participants, largely (but not exclusively) through patient records, for possible participation in studies. 

For more information about these services contact the CRN Wessex industry team at industry.crnwessex@nihr.ac.uk.

Training Opportunities

Commercial Starter Kit: the aim of the starter kit is to provide practices with information and recommendations to deliver commercial research.   Alongside this document, the CRN Wessex nursing team and industry team are available to offer help, guidance and support when setting up and undertaking commercial research. Please find the access starter kit here. 

Commercial Research Oversight Module: currently under review

Industry themed webinars: online training sessions covering specific topics relevant for research teams involved or interested in commercial research.

• Real World Studies: sharing best practice (Jul 2018)

• Getting involved in commercial research: collaboration models (Nov 2018)

• Robust feasibility (February 2019)

• First commercial study: lessons learnt and steps forward (March 2019)

• NIHR interactive costing tool for commercial studies (Jun 2019)

• Commercial studies CDAs and contract negotiation (February 2020)

For more information please contact the CRN Wessex industry team at industry.crnwessex@nihr.ac.uk.