Phase I Clinical Research Unit
Welcome to Synergy Health Care’s Early Phase 40 Bed Clinical Research Unit. Our dedicated facilities in Bradenton and Brandon, FL, are purpose-built to support Phase I/II clinical trials, offering high-end infrastructure, patient-focused amenities, and an experienced, full-time research team. We specialize in Diabetes, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, NASH/NAFLD (15+ studies), Metabolic disease(s), Covid 19, Neurology trials—backed by robust recruitment and quality systems.
Size: 10,000+ ft²
Overnight Stay Beds: 40 beds for Phase I/II trials
Location: Less than 1 mile from Blake Hospital
Exam Rooms: 5 private exam rooms
Infusion Chairs and 24-hour patient surveillance
On-site Amenities: Kitchen, patient shower, private entrance & exit
Dedicated Lab Area:
Piccolo for real-time lab results
3 centrifuges
CLIA waiver certified
Lab refrigerators, -20°C & -70°C freezers
Pharmacy: USP 795 compliant with Laminar Flow Cabinet
Blinded/Unblinded IP fridges
Emergency power backup and temperature monitoring
Equipment:
Echosens Fibroscan
EKG machine
Telemetry monitoring
Crash Cart & rescue meds on-site
Fibroscan (on-site)
MRI-PDFF
MRE
LMS/cT1
Dexa Scan
Liver Biopsy
X-ray
Ultrasound
Local & STAT lab partnerships
Paperless systems: eSource, eRegulatory, internal audits
Central IRB and concurrent contracting
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) fully developed
In-house quality control coordinator
Collaborative network with internists, GIs, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists
Trusted by underserved health centers and community clinics