For sponsors & CROs
Diverse enrollment. Fast start-up. Clean data.
ZEST is a dedicated research site in Dallas–Fort Worth, reaching one of the most diverse patient populations in the U.S. through community physician partnerships and a bilingual team.
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Patients in our recruitable network
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Trials conducted by our investigators
Why sponsors choose ZEST
Three things that keep studies on time and on budget.
Community-based enrollment
We partner with local primary care and specialty practices, so studies reach patients who are often underrepresented in research.
Responsive operations
Feasibility in one business day, with contracts, budgets, IRB submissions and regulatory documents handled in-house.
Retention that protects your data
Each participant has one dedicated coordinator from screening to close-out, which keeps visits on schedule.
Site capabilities
Facility
- [SQ FT] sq ft of clinical and office space
- [#] exam rooms and a procedure room
- Dedicated monitor workspace with Wi-Fi
- Near major highways and public transit
Laboratory & equipment
- On-site lab, refrigerated centrifuge
- 12-lead ECG
- Calibrated scale, stadiometer, BP monitors
- IATA-trained staff for specimen shipping
IP & sample storage
- Locked, limited-access IP room
- -20°C and -80°C freezers
- Refrigerated and ambient storage
- 24/7 temperature monitoring with alerts
Systems
- CTMS: [PLATFORM]
- eReg / eISF: [PLATFORM]
- EDC experience: [Medidata, Veeva, others]
- Remote monitoring access available
Team
- Board-certified Principal Investigator
- Clinical trial nurse practitioner
- Certified clinical research coordinators
- Bilingual staff, English and Español
Quality & compliance
- ICH-GCP trained staff
- Written site SOPs, reviewed annually
- Central IRB experience (WCG, Advarra, others)
- Audit and inspection ready
Study types
Therapeutic areas
From feasibility to first patient in
Our target timelines. We share real performance data on request.
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1 day
Feasibility
Questionnaire returned with patient estimates.
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Budget & contract
Negotiated in-house.
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Regulatory & IRB
Documents submitted and tracked.
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SIV
Site initiation
Team trained, recruitment ready to launch.
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First patient in
Pre-screened patients ready at activation.
Recruitment & diversity
Meeting patients where they are.
North Texas is one of the most diverse regions in the country. We recruit through the doctors patients already trust, in the language they speak at home.
- Local physician referral network
- Patient database and pre-screening
- Bilingual outreach, consent and visits
- Community events and digital campaigns (IRB-approved)
Sponsor questions
Anything else? Email info@zestclinicalresearch.com.
Within one business day, with patient estimates based on our network and the protocol criteria.
We work with central IRBs, including WCG and Advarra, and follow the IRB the sponsor designates.
Yes. Monitors can access eReg and source documents remotely, and we have a dedicated on-site workspace for visits.
Yes. Alongside Phase I–IV drug trials, we support medical and diagnostic device studies, registries and health outcomes research.
Through community physician partners, our patient database, and bilingual outreach in English and Español, using only IRB-approved materials.
Request information
Tell us about your study. We'll reply within one business day with feasibility, CVs, and GCP certificates as needed.
info@zestclinicalresearch.com
(815) 593-2218