Academic Research Organization (ARO) Services

Founded in 1989, CPC is recognized for its expertise in comprehensive trial management for both national and international clinical research. CPC is led by Dr. William Hiatt, a specialist in vascular medicine, is a professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado and has extensive experience in the design and management of cardiovascular trials. CPC's Executive Committee has extensive experience in industry, government and academic-sponsored trials. CPC also has considerable regulatory experience, including Dr. Hiatt who recently served as the Cardio-Renal Advisory Committee chairman for the FDA and Dr. Mori Krantz who currently serves on this committee.

CPC distinguishes itself from other full service, for-profit CROs:

• CPC provides leadership in the design and oversight of clinical trials in partnership with our Sponsors. We strive to maximize the success of every clinical trial by integrating sound clinical science, Steering Committee leadership, leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• CPC has developed a unique educational and quality intervention program (EQuIP) that uniquely utilizes appropriate controls and methodologies throughout every stage of a study to ensure the highest data quality by: 

  • Standardizing data collection methods across sites throughout a trial

  • Controlling variability

  • Reducing placebo response

  • Allowing detection of signal from noise

This program allows a Sponsor to conduct a more effective trial (less variability translates into more definitive signals, thereby potentially requiring fewer subjects). EQuIP includes site quality programs, which include tailored training videos and reference tools designed to optimize trial conduct. Critical to the success of this program are regular on-site quality interventions with site staff, focusing on their ability to acquire complete and accurate data. CPC's full service management, combined with EQuIP, provides a cost-effective, innovative solution.

Integrated with our EQuIP Program, CPC provides:

• Biostatistics and Data Management
• Project Management
• Monitoring
• Medical Affairs
• Regulatory Services
• Subject Recruitment Call Center
• Scientific Writing (e.g., Protocols, IBs, Clinical Study Reports, Study Operations Manuals, Publications)