Expanding Access to Clinical Trials in the Community
Clinical trials are essential to advancing medical knowledge, improving treatments, and shaping the future of healthcare. Yet, for many people, taking part in research studies remains out of reach due to barriers such as travel, time constraints, or lack of awareness. At Pristine Health Solutions t/a Excel Medical Primary Care Services , we are changing that.
Our mission is to make clinical trials more accessible, inclusive, and efficient by bringing research directly into the heart of the community—right where people live.
Taking Clinical Trials Beyond Traditional Settings
Historically, clinical trials have been conducted in hospitals or specialist research centres. While effective, this approach can limit participation, particularly for individuals who are unable to travel or commit to frequent in-person visits.
At Excel Medical Primary Care Services, we take a different approach. Our versatile and experienced team delivers community-based clinical trial support, including bringing studies directly into patients’ homes. This innovative model allows participants to engage in research without disrupting their daily lives.
By meeting people where they are, we reduce barriers to participation and open the door to a wider, more representative population.
Supporting the Full Clinical Trial Pathway
We provide comprehensive support across multiple stages of clinical trial delivery, ensuring a seamless experience for both participants and research sponsors. Our services include:
Participant identification within local communities
Screening and eligibility assessments
Ongoing participant engagement and follow-up
Operating across Middleton and the Greater Manchester area, our team works closely with local communities to ensure trials are delivered efficiently, ethically, and with patient comfort in mind.
Strengthening Research Through Collaboration
We are proud to support the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN) in the implementation of social care research and commercial clinical trials within primary care settings.
This collaboration allows us to contribute to high-quality research while ensuring that trials are delivered in a way that aligns with the needs of local populations. By embedding research into primary care, we help bridge the gap between innovation and real-world healthcare delivery.
Find out more on how we are supporting the NIHR here
Driving Faster Recruitment and Better Inclusion
One of the biggest challenges in clinical research is recruiting participants quickly while ensuring diversity and inclusion. Our community-focused model is designed to address both.
By working directly within local areas, we are able to:
Accelerate recruitment timelines
Improve participant diversity
Engage underrepresented groups
We are particularly committed to reaching communities that are often overlooked in research, including:
Residents in care homes
Individuals receiving hospice care
People with limited mobility or complex health needs
Communities that face socioeconomic or cultural barriers to participation
By actively including these groups, we help ensure that clinical trials produce results that are more representative and applicable to the wider population.
Patient-Centred, Community-Focused Research
At the core of our approach is a commitment to patient-centred care. We understand that participating in a clinical trial can feel daunting, which is why we prioritise clear communication, compassionate support, and flexibility at every stage.
Our home-based and community-led model allows participants to feel more comfortable and engaged, leading to better retention and overall trial success.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Clinical trials are not just about research—they are about people. By making trials more accessible and inclusive, we are helping to shape a future where medical advancements benefit everyone, not just a select few.
At Excel Medical Primary Care Services, we are proud to play a role in transforming how clinical research is delivered. Through our partnerships, community engagement, and innovative service model, we are bringing clinical trials closer to the people who need them most.
