Many of Pfizer’s phase 1 clinical trials take place at the Pfizer Clinical Research Unit (PCRU) in New Haven, Connecticut. The participants in these clinical trials commonly don’t have the disease or condition that will later be studied. That’s why the participants are called “healthy volunteers.”
Healthy volunteers in these clinical trials help us understand how a study drug or vaccine affects the body before people with a condition are included. This is one way to assess safety and learn more about a study drug or vaccine before giving it to those who have an active medical condition.
Healthy volunteers truly make a difference as we strive for breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
A look inside our facility
Our clinical research unit is a modern facility that provides study-related clinical care and monitoring of the participants in our clinical trials. The New Haven Clinical Research Unit has 57 inpatient beds as well as outpatient facilities. Many of the studies include overnight stays. Within the research unit location, you’ll have access to internet, a large relaxation and reading area, and a multimedia room for entertainment. There is also a terrace available for fresh air.
Participants receive financial compensation for their participation. The amount depends on factors like length of the stay, total number of study visits, and the nature of the study procedures.
We also have a fully renovated outpatient clinic for vaccine studies. Take a look inside and learn more about vaccine clinical trials at the New Haven PCRU.
Frequently asked questions
La visite de sélection est une étape-clé pour se joindre à un essai clinique. Lors de cette visite, vous passerez en revue le document de consentement éclairé avec les membres du personnel de l’étude à la PCRU. Le document de consentement éclairé décrit les détails de l’essai clinique, y compris ce que seraient vos droits et responsabilités en tant que participant, et les risques éventuels, afin que vous puissiez décider si vous souhaiteriez participer. Le personnel de l’étude répondra à toutes les questions que vous pourriez avoir.
Si vous décidez de participer, vous signerez le document de consentement éclairé, puis subirez ensuite les tests, procédures ou évaluations requis par l’étude en vue de confirmer si vous répondez ou non aux critères d’éligibilité pour l’étude. Ceux-ci peuvent inclure des analyses de sang, un électrocardiogramme (un test qui utilise des capteurs fixés à votre peau pour contrôler le rythme et l’activité électrique de votre coeur) et les signes vitaux.
Each clinical study has its own requirements, so the answer to this depends on the study you are participating in. A participant may be required to stay overnight at the PCRU in New Haven, CT, for observation and study procedures. These details are provided in the informed consent document and are summarized on the study’s webpage. You may also ask the study team any questions you may have.
The New Haven PCRU is easily accessible from major highways if traveling by car or bus, is within 1 mile of two train stations that connect to MA and NY, and is close to several major airports for those who need to travel farther to get here. We also have a private parking lot on-site for volunteers who are visiting or staying overnight at the PCRU.
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation to and from visits at our site. However, we understand that travel and the associated costs are a major barrier to study participation. To offset the impact of travel for our participants, we provide a monetary bonus for distance traveled as well as options for overnight accommodations for travel greater than 400miles.
Eligibility for this program is determined by the PCRU and requires submitting documentation to verify your home address as well as receipts for specific situations. Please be sure to ask your recruiter or our call center staff about our travel bonus program when you are signing up for your visit so that we can provide the most up to date information and make sure you have the correct documents before your visit.
Participants in clinical trials at the PCRU receive financial compensation for their participation. The amount depends on factors like length of the stay, total number of study visits, and the nature of the study procedures. The compensation for a specific study will be listed on the study webpage and other study materials.
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Learn More About the PCRU
PCRU Address
1 Howe St
New Haven, CT 06511
États-Unis
Phone: 800-254-6398
Hours
| Monday - Thursday | 7:30 am - 6:30 pm ET |
| Friday | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm ET |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
