Meet The People Who Make Clinical Trials Possible
Clinical trials can lead to life-changing new medicines, but they’re only possible with the help of every person involved.
- The Sponsor
The Sponsor, often a pharmaceutical company, designs and oversees the execution of the study. In some cases, the Sponsor also discovered the investigational medicine.
- The Principal Investigator
The Principal Investigator is the doctor who runs the study and is responsible for all study-related medical decisions.
- The Study Coordinator
The Study Coordinator assists the principal investigator and guides participants through the study experience.
- Participants
Participants are the people who join clinical studies and make research possible.
Pfizer sponsors over 200 clinical trials every year. If you are considering joining a Pfizer study, you will meet with the Principal Investigator and his or her team at their offices in a location near you. These healthcare professionals run the study and will take the time to explain all the details of the clinical trial and answer all your questions.
Finding a clinical trial that’s right for you, starts with a conversation with your doctor. You can search for Pfizer sponsored clinical trials here or all clinical trials on Clinicaltrials.gov.