With clinical research units throughout the US and Europe, we enroll people to participate in the clinic.
09/02/2025
❌ MYTH: Phase I clinical trials are risky.
✅ FACT: Your safety is our top priority. Before you give consent to participate, any potential risks will be clearly explained. You’ll also be able to speak with a member of our medical team to address any questions or concerns you may have.
08/28/2025
Your participation matters. Join a clinical research study at Fortrea and be part of something bigger. 💪
Looking to earn some extra income while pursuing your education? Fortrea has a variety of studies that may fit your schedule!
Visit our website or give us a call at 1-866-429-3700 to learn more. New studies are added regularly.
08/21/2025
FAQ: Do I have to stay at the clinic the whole time? 🤔
08/19/2025
Join a clinical trial with Fortrea and help advance life-changing medical research!
08/14/2025
That's right, Fortrea has been conducting clinical research studies for more than 40 years, helping develop the top 50 drugs on the market today! 💚
Want to learn more? Visit our website or give us a call at 1-866-429-3700.
08/12/2025
We 💚 our volunteers!
If you're interested in participating in a clinical trial, please visit our website or give us a call at 1-866-429-3700.
08/07/2025
FAQ: How are my rights and welfare protected? 🤔
08/05/2025
Fortrea is better with friends!
When you share the benefits of clinical research studies with friends and family, you receive a special bonus. Earn up to $500 for each qualified referral.
To learn more about our Refer a Friend program, visit our website or call us at 1-866-429-3700
08/01/2025
This World Lung Cancer Day, let’s stand together for early detection, support, and the power of clinical research in finding new treatments and hope. 💙
At Fortrea, we’re committed to advancing science that makes a difference. 💚
07/29/2025
New to clinical research volunteering? 🩺
Our website is equipped with resources like virtual tours of our clinics, FAQs, and more. Still have questions? Give us a call at 1-866-429-3700 or fill out an online contact form. 📱💚
07/24/2025
The way forward ➡️ is clearer together 💚
Here's to the breakthroughs that lie ahead and to the health and well-being of future generations.
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Covance, with headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey, is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive drug development companies. With the most comprehensive portfolio of preclinical, clinical development and commercialization services, Covance provides industry-leading services, the world’s largest central laboratory network, and a global team of clinical research and commercialization experts.
With clinical research units throughout the US and Europe, we enroll people to participate in clinical research studies to test new investigational products, and approved medications for new treatments. Covance Clinical Research Units are part of the Phase I/IIa drug development portion of Covance.
What We Do
Covance carries out clinical research studies on behalf of the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations. As more drugs are being discovered, more people are needed to participate in clinical research studies.
Conduct of Studies
Clinical research studies at Covance are conducted by a group of medically trained staff, including doctors and nurses, who monitor your safety during your participation.
Worldwide drug authorities have regulations to protect clinical research study participants and standards for how trials are conducted. It is required that participants are told what the purpose of the study is, what will happen during the study, risks and benefits of study participation, and background information on the investigational medication, including other studies involving the medication. An independent ethics board reviews the study, including all documents a participant will read and sign to make sure appropriate safeguards are in place. Study participation is always 100% voluntary from start to finish.
Types of Studies
Clinical research studies are classified into four phases defined by worldwide authorities.
Phase I studies, including First-In-Human studies, are conducted in a small number of healthy participants to determine safety and tolerability. These studies test how drugs are absorbed into the body, as well as the amount of time the drug stays in the body. Safety of the drug and side effects are evaluated at varying dose levels. Additionally, interactions among multiple drugs, equivalence of a generic drug to a marketed drug and the effect of food on how the drug moves through the body may be studied.
Phase II studies also involve a limited number of participants and help provide an early indication for whether the drug shows promise in treating the condition for which it is being developed. These studies involve participants who have mild-to-moderate forms of the condition the drug is designed to treat, but who are otherwise healthy. Examples include:
People with diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure
Healthy post menopausal women
Healthy elderly
Phase III studies include thousands of participants with the disease or medical condition the drug is being developed to treat. These studies determine safety and effectiveness. They may compare the study drug to a current marketed treatment. Healthy individuals may participate in Phase III studies for smoking cessation, insomnia, vaccinations, weight loss, etc.
Phase IV studies involve further testing in large numbers of individuals after the product is released on the market.