Partner With CNRI
30+
Years serving Southern California
400+
Phase I-IV Studies Completed
Therapeutic Areas
Psychiatry
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Schizophrenia & schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar disorder (depression & mania)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Internal Medicine
- Clinical trials across a range of internal medicine indications
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- CNS therapies including neurology and neuropsychiatry
Early Phase & Healthy Volunteers
- Phase I studies with dedicated on-site research unit
- Overnight study capabilities
Site Capabilities & Facilities
- Fully-equipped, dedicated on-site research unit for overnight studies
- Dedicated monitoring spaces for sponsor and CRO site visits
- GCP-compliant operating procedures and quality systems
- Central IRB partnerships for efficient study start-up
- Accessible locations in San Diego and Los Angeles

Why Partner With CNRI
Established Experience & Expertise
- Trusted partner in clinical trials since 1991
- Investigators are board-certified in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine
- Long-standing partnerships with leading sponsors and CROs
- Repeat selection as a preferred site
- Participation in landmark clinical trials that have led to regulatory approvals
Streamlined Start-Up & Quality Systems
- Rapid and efficient study start-up processes
- GCP-compliant operating procedures
- Central IRB partnerships
- Dedicated monitoring spaces for sponsor and CRO site visits
- Rigorous quality assurance supports consistent, high-quality study execution
Reliable Recruitment & Retention
- Accessible locations in San Diego and Los Angeles
- Robust participant database and referral network
- Proven enrollment performance, meeting or exceeding benchmarks
- High participant satisfaction and strong retention metrics
- Participant-centric services: transportation support, welcoming spaces
How We Partner
01
Initial Contact
Reach out to discuss your study. Our team will review the protocol and provide an initial assessment of fit and feasibility.
02
Feasibility & Site Selection
We complete your feasibility questionnaire and provide enrollment projections based on our participant database and therapeutic experience.
03
Study Start-Up
Our regulatory team manages IRB submissions, budget negotiations, and site preparation for a rapid and efficient start-up.
04
Enrollment & Execution
We recruit participants, conduct study visits, and deliver quality data with GCP-compliant procedures throughout the study.
Principal Investigators
Christopher Benbow MD
Principal Investigator, Psychiatry | San Diego
Mohamed El-Gabalawy MD
Principal Investigator, Psychiatry | Los Angeles
Our investigators are board-certified in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine. Learn more about our team.
