Labcorp and Circuit Clinical collaborate to bring clinical trials directly to patients and increase access to underrepresented populations

Burlington, NC and Buffalo, NY – February 19, 2021 – Labcorp, (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, and Circuit Clinical®, a network of physicians and clinical research professionals devoted to and passionate about bringing clinical research to everyone, today announced a collaboration to bring clinical trials directly to patients in the places, and with the people, their communities trust most to deliver healthcare services. 

The multifaceted collaboration brings clinical trials to a broad and diverse patient population that otherwise may not have the chance to participate. While many doctors are interested in clinical trials, most do not have the facilities, staff, or time to conduct them, complicating efforts to ensure that trials represent a diverse patient population. The companies will work with a broad mix of Labcorp Diagnostics customers such as healthcare providers, physician groups, health systems, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and will leverage Circuit Clinical’s ability to quickly create fully equipped, high-performing clinical trial sites from the ground up. Through its network of patient service centers and direct connections to millions of patients, Labcorp will also provide crucial information about upcoming clinical trials directly to qualifying individuals.

“We are delighted to be working closely with Circuit Clinical to increase patient access to clinical trials and leverage our complementary capabilities,” said Dr. Paul Kirchgraber, CEO, Labcorp Drug Development. “Diversity in trials is critical to the development of any new drug and is particularly important as we advance COVID-19 treatments. Our relationship with Circuit gives us the ability to engage with potential participants of all backgrounds, both now and in future clinical trials.” 

“This partnership will allow Labcorp to use the combined power of both our diagnostics and drug development segments to bring innovative medicines directly to the physicians and patients we serve,” said Dr. Brian Caveney, chief medical officer and president of Labcorp Diagnostics. “We are excited to work with Circuit Clinical to bring high-quality clinical trials that focus on effective patient outcomes to our diagnostic customers.” 

The relationship will also further accelerate patient engagement and recruitment through the development of a Decentralized Clinical Trial (DCT) Investigator Network. This network aims to cultivate a broad nexus of physicians who can support decentralized clinical trials, accelerate patient recruitment, increase clinical trial access to more diverse patients, and reduce the burden of participation by supporting remote patient engagement. 

“Circuit Clinical is thrilled to be working with Labcorp to advance our shared commitment to decentralized clinical trials,” said Dr. Irfan Khan, founder and CEO of Circuit Clinical. “Our team of physician-innovators is driven to accelerate Labcorp’s mission to provide a superior patient experience, reduce their burden, and improve access to clinical trials for all.”

About Circuit Clinical

One of the largest Integrated Research Organizations in the USA, Circuit Clinical® is dedicated to transforming the way physicians and patients find, choose, and participate in clinical research. Circuit Clinical® delivers turnkey clinical research services and an award-winning patient engagement platform, TrialJourney.com

About Labcorp

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. With more than 75,000 employees, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14.0 billion in FY2020. Learn about Labcorp at www.Labcorp.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Labcorp.

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Labcorp Contacts:
Media: Christopher Allman-Bradshaw — 336-436-8263
[email protected]

Investors: Chas Cook — 336-436-5076
[email protected]

Circuit Clinical Contact:

Jenna Crisp — 503-869-3339 

Source: Labcorp