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CGM Research Trust is an independent, dedicated research facility situated within Central Christchurch, performing high-quality clinical studies.

We are a leading provider of clinical research trial services in pharmaceutical and medical research.

There are many reasons to choose CGM Research Trust as your research partner.

Why choose CGM for your trial?

CGM Research is experienced in bringing together multi-disciplinary teams to efficiently deliver all the components of complex and intensive study protocols.

Our clinical connections and collaborations allow for direct contact and recruitment of patients with complex medical conditions while ensuring the experience is comfortable for both participants and their families during studies which may last weeks, months or even years.

We have the specialist facilities required to successfully deliver experimental research studies. Such studies may require collaboration across NZ to bring the desired number of participants

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Our Facilities

Our facilities include:

On-site temperature-controlled pharmacy
Drug refrigerators
-20°c freezer
-80°c freezer
Multi-speed refrigerated centrifuge
Software-driven ECGs
Access to local analytical laboratories and well-equipped radiology facilities
Secure area for storage of documents and clinical trial supplies
Off-site archiving facility
Secure entry to the facility
Office area for visitors & monitors
Rapid access to international shipping companies

Our areas of therapeutic Interest

At CGM Research, our total focus is on facilitating studies and interventions that can improve patient outcomes.

We work with a number of local specialists who participate as investigators and provide expertise in a variety of therapeutic areas such as Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and General Medicine. A wide range of backgrounds provides a wealth of experience in many therapeutic areas, along with clinical connections and referral pathways.

Medical and Surgical Conditions

CGM Research has long experience looking after patients with complex medical conditions. Our clinical expertise and deep connections across multiple specialty groups allow us to deliver all the components of complex trial protocols while providing a safe and rewarding experience for study participants.

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Novel medical devices and technologies

At CGM Research we have the clinical experience as well as the IT infrastructure and expertise to deliver high-quality research involving new devices and technologies.

With purpose-built facilities and strong links to both clinical and health IT partners, we can deliver an excellent experience for both patients and sponsors.

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Targeted Vaccine Trials

At CGM Research we are used to caring for patients with complex clinical conditions. Monitored refrigeration, on-site laboratory facilities and clinical expertise make CGM Research an ideal partner for vaccine research in vulnerable populations.

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Recruitment & Retention

The CGM Research Trust is one of New Zealand’s leading research units.

Recruitment and retention of participants is a strength of CGM which comes from years of experience and clinical collaboration.

Access to a population catchment of approximately 750,000.
Innovative recruitment strategies.
Excellent record of participant retention rates ensuring high quality data.
Recruitment services.
For information on New Zealand statistics go to the StatsNZ website.

Robust & wide range of health sector connections

Strong working relationships with other health service providers:

TESTIMONIALS

"Working with CGM Research Trust I have found the quality of research to be at the highest level. Put simply, this is down to the wealth of experience and the willingness of the team to collaborate investigating issues at the forefront of modern healthcare."

David

"What a pleasure it has been to be your CRA on this study! Thank you very much for all your hard work, for saving the study with your amazing recruitment rate and for being an overall dream site! I hope we get to work together again!"

Adeline

Our Ethics & Standards

CGM Research Trust incorporates high Ethical standards and abides by local and international standards of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GHP).

To ensure service delivery of a consistently high quality CGM Research Trust have developed standard operating procedures and well organised source documents.

CGM Research has been successfully audited by 5 international client organisations.

CGM Research has excellent working relationships with the New Zealand Ethics Committees and is highly experienced in Ethics submissions both local and multi-centre.

CGM Research Trust ensures correct preparation of all Ethics and associated documents to ensure timely approvals

Learn more about ethics:

Medsafe - http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/

NZ Government - https://ethics.health.govt.nz/

Clinical Studies in New Zealand

New Zealand is an ideal location for a clinical study due to the population base, resources and a robust medical system.

Competitive and cost-effective clinical trial costs
Reverse seasonality to Northern Hemisphere
Western lifestyle diseases
Ethnic sub populations, especially Polynesian & Asian
Population of New Zealand is over 5 million (https://www.stats.govt.nz)
Strong medical background and regulatory framework
High international standing in medical research
Adoption of ICH GCP and establishment of national guidelines for Human Research Ethics Committees
Less red tape and efficient approval processes
Medical practices similar to the United States & Western Europe
Dynamic and growing biotech industry