For Sponsors & CROs
A Site Network Built for Performance
6 sites. 350+ trials. 330K+ patient pipeline. One point of contact.
Sponsor Startup
Less waiting between
green lights.
Hometown Research gives sponsors a shorter startup timeline and faster site startup by allowing regulatory review, contract movement, and budget alignment to progress together instead of waiting in sequence.
Central IRB. Central contracting. Parallel budget movement. A cleaner startup path for sponsors preparing multi-site studies.
One path moving multiple pieces.
Startup does not have to wait for every step to finish before the next one begins.
Regulatory movement
Central IRB submission can move without local IRB or subcommittee approval.
Contract review
CTA review can move through a centralized process designed to reduce sponsor back-and-forth.
Budget alignment
Budget negotiation can move alongside startup activity instead of waiting until the end.
Sponsor Readiness
Built for sponsor readiness. Positioned for real-world patient reach.
A community-based research network built for readiness, reach, and reliable execution.
Hometown Research supports sponsors with CLIA-waived site capability, GCP-certified staff, EMR-enabled patient identification, and operational systems designed for protocol-driven clinical research studies.
From Phase IB through Phase IV, hybrid trials, medical device studies, and protocols involving oral, injectable, or IV infusion investigational products, our Ohio clinical research site network helps move studies from feasibility to enrollment with confidence.
Start Feasibility ReviewPatient reach that reflects real-world communities.
Hometown Research gives sponsors natural access to urban, suburban, and rural patient populations across Ohio. Our urgent care footprint reaches working-class communities, major metropolitan regions, and pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
For sponsors evaluating feasibility, this means Hometown Research offers more than enrollment capacity. It offers a community-based research network positioned to support diversity, readiness, hybrid study models, and real-world patient access from the beginning of the study.
Hometown Research’s Ohio footprint gives sponsors a stronger starting point for feasibility, enrollment planning, Diversity Action Plan alignment, and protocol-specific study execution.
Hometown Research Sponsor Advantages for Clinical Trial Site Startup, Patient Access, Research Operations, Ancillary Referral Support, and Study Coordination
Why Sponsors Choose Hometown Research
A community-based research network built for patient access, operational readiness, ancillary support, and sponsor confidence.
Patient Access on Day One
Hometown Research begins with active patient access through a large Ohio healthcare footprint, giving sponsors a stronger starting point for feasibility, outreach, and enrollment planning.
Therapeutic Expertise
Cardiometabolic
Type 2 Diabetes • Hypertension • Heart Failure • Dyslipidemia • Obesity or Comorbid Related Health Issues
Vaccines
COVID · Influenza · RSV · Pneumonia · Rotavirus
Neuro & Psychiatric
Migraine · Depression · Anxiety
Musculoskeletal
Back Pain • Neck Pain • Gout • Arthritis • Fibromyalgia • Joint & Spine-Related Conditions
Respiratory
Asthma · COPD • Breathing-Related Conditions
Allergy & Derm
Atopic Dermatitis • Psoriasis • Acne • Anaphylaxis • SLE • Allergy & Immune-Related Conditions
Gastrointestinal
IBS-C • IBS-D • Celiac Disease • Gastroparesis • Constipation • Digestive Health Conditions
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 • Influenza • RSV • Pneumonia • Rotavirus • UTI • STI • Conjunctivitis
Medical Device / Digital Health
Point-of-Care Testing • Diabetic Devices • ABPM OTC Devices• Smartphone Apps • Health Technology Studies
The Hometown Connect Process
6 sites. 350+ trials. 330K+ patient pipeline. One contract. One point of contact.
Feasibility Request With A 72 Hour Turnaround
Submit by email or sponsor portal. Our team reviews protocol needs, patient access, PI experience, and site fit across the Hometown Research network.
Site Selections With A PI and Site Matching
Optimal site or sites are identified based on therapeutic experience, patient population, equipment needs, and investigator availability.
Contract & Budget With A 5 Day Review
Centralized contract and budget review helps reduce sponsor overhead. Once terms are aligned, they can be mirrored across applicable sites.
Regulatory Startup With Centralized Submissions
IRB submission and study startup are managed through a centralized process, allowing startup tasks to move in parallel when possible.
Patient Recruitment & Coordination
Centralized recruitment and dedicated enrollment coordinators help move qualified patients from outreach to screening across the site network, providing recruitment within 2 weeks.
Start a Feasibility Request
72-hour response. 5-day contract. One network, one contact.