New England Research Associates
Clinical Research in Bridgeport, CT
New England Research Associates (NERA)
NERA is a high-performing, decorated site operating in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Since 1994, we have successfully conducted more than 500 trials. NERA is a part of the ALSA Research site network.
- Industry-recognized PI and team
- 20k+ database & experts in multi-channel study recruitment
- Supporting Phase II-IV studies
- Founded in 1994


Studies at This Location
Therapeutic Areas Supported:
- Endocrinology
- Infectious Disease / Vaccine
- Metabolic / Weight Loss
- CNS
- Cardiovascular
- Musculoskeletal / Pain Management
Site Equipment & Capabilities
We are a fully equipped site with all the necessary equipment to successfully run a clinical trial. All equipment is calibrated annually. Our Laboratory is CLIA certified and all coordinators are all IATA certified.
- Private Exam Rooms (4)
- Comfortable Reception Area
- Secure monitoring workstations equipped with high-speed internet, phones and computer monitors
- Dedicated workstations for site staff
- Laboratory
- Centrifuge
- Lockable refrigeration (3)
- -20 C & -70 C Freezers
- Cloud-based temperature monitoring system
- Secure, temperature-controlled IP storage
- Ample on-site parking
- Backup generator/power supply
- Standard medical equipment, including ECG, scales, and more
- DEXA and X-Ray access (within 5 miles)
- MRI, MRI/MRE, and FMRI access (within 5 miles)
Technology
Our clinical trial management systems are fully integrated from social media-based recruitment, text-based appointment reminders, electronic regulatory documents, electronic source documents, and remote monitoring capabilities.
Systems we use:
Recruitment
We have our own centralized, in-house recruitment team who are experts in subject selection. A large portion of our subjects are recruited from within our own 20k+ patient database. We also use targeted social media advertisement and referrals from local physician groups to increase patient access.