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Why Partner With Palmetto Clinical Research?
Proven Experience & Stability
Founded in 1987, Palmetto Clinical Research has completed 250+ clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas. Our leadership team and experienced clinical staff bring depth of knowledge, consistency, and a long-standing commitment to excellence in research performance.




Our RecruitmentStands Out Above the Rest!
Palmetto Clinical Research delivers efficient, targeted, and reliable enrollment—supported by strategic outreach, community engagement, and ongoing collaboration to keep studies on track and fully enrolled.
Powerful Recruitment Engine
Palmetto Clinical Research begins recruitment with a robust foundation: an EMR database of 250,000+ patients and a CTMS database of nearly 10,000 research-engaged volunteers. Our team can quickly identify qualified candidates using detailed filters such as medical history, medications, demographics, and protocol criteria to ensure strong, efficient enrollment.
Strategic Outreach & Marketing
When additional reach is needed, our in-house recruitment and marketing team activates targeted community outreach. This includes social media campaigns, television and radio ads, magazine and bus advertising, email marketing, patient flyers, and educational engagement throughout our physician network — all designed to attract high-quality participants.
Physician Network & Community Relationships
Advantages To
Palmetto Clinical Research
Founded in 1987, Palmetto Clinical Research has completed 250+ clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas. Our leadership team and experienced clinical staff bring depth of knowledge, consistency, and a long-standing commitment to excellence in research performance.
Regional Advantage & Demographics
Located in Summerville, South Carolina, just outside Charleston, PCR serves a rapidly growing region with diverse demographics. We regularly enroll participants from:
- Charleston
- Berkeley
- Dorchester
- Colleton
- And Orangeburg Counties
—with additional reach to Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Columbia.
With steady population growth and an expanding healthcare network, PCR continues to grow its patient base daily.
World Class Facility & Capabilities
On-Site Facilities
4 dedicated research exam rooms
3 private monitor areas with WiFi
Secure, temperature-controlled drug room
Private patient restroom
Equipment
Narcotic safe
ECG machine
Blood pressure & pulse oximetry
-20°F & -70°F freezers
Refrigerated & ambient centrifuges
FibroScan device
Diagnostic Access
Through our partners and network, PCR provides access to:
CT & PET Scan • MRI • X-Ray • EEG/EMG • EGD • Colonoscopy • DEXA • Ultrasound • Stress Testing • Spirometry • Pollen Counting
A Long History Of
Quality & Excellence
Palmetto Clinical Research has been honored with multiple awards recognizing performance, community impact, and research quality — reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and patient care.


