NIHR CRDC-PC: Tees Valley

The NIHR CRDC-PC: Tees Valley provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies with a high-performing network for the efficient delivery of commercial clinical trials across primary care and community settings. Our integrated multilocation model combines experienced investigators, dedicated research teams and research-ready NHS general practices to deliver rapid study set-up, high-quality participant recruitment and consistent study performance. Sponsors benefit from a single coordinated network capable of delivering studies across multiple sites across Tees Valley.

Serving a population of more than 600,000 people, Tees Valley offers access to diverse patient populations with above national average prevalence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, obesity and multiple long-term conditions. The region includes communities experiencing significant socioeconomic deprivation and health inequalities, enabling sponsors to recruit participants who are often under-represented in clinical research including ethnic minority, ex-mining and coastal populations.

Supported by the local NIHR infrastructures in partnership with local tertiary hospitals and community services, the CRDC provides streamlined feasibility, efficient study activation and GCP-compliant delivery across the research lifecycle. We provide industry partners with a collaborative, responsive and reliable environment that accelerates recruitment, delivers high-quality trial data, and helps bring innovative medicines and technologies to our patients sooner.