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
The screening visit is a key step to joining a clinical trial. At this visit, you will review the informed consent document with members of the study team at the PCRU. The informed consent document describes the details of the clinical trial, including what your rights and responsibilities would be as a participant, and any potential risks, so that you can decide whether you’d like to participate. The study team will answer any questions you may have.
If you decide to participate, you will sign the informed consent document and then undergo study-required tests, procedures, or assessments to confirm whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the study. These may include blood tests, an electrocardiogram (a test that uses sensors attached to the skin to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity), and vital signs.
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.
Interested in participating?
Call 1-800-254-6398 or click here to see if you may qualify for our research unit’s ongoing
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Explore trials below (click here to filter list)
The Pfizer Clinical Research Unit is conducting a clinical trial with healthy volunteers of a study drug for specific types of solid tumors associated with cancer. This trial will compare 2 different formulations of the study drug when given as single oral doses after a high-fat meal.
Recruiting healthy volunteersThe Pfizer Clinical Research Unit is conducting Part 1 of a clinical trial with healthy volunteers of a study drug for atopic dermatitis. This study will look at the effects of the study drug when given as a single injection beneath the skin (subcutaneous injection).
Recruiting healthy volunteersThe Pfizer Clinical Research Unit is seeking healthy Japanese participants for upcoming studies.
Recruiting healthy volunteersLearn More About the PCRU
PCRU Address
1 Howe St
New Haven, CT 06511
United States
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 |
