Providing Leadership in Clinical Research

Palmtree Clinical Research, Inc. (PCR, Inc.) was founded in 2010 to provide leadership in clinical research and to bring new medications, devices, diagnostic tools, and medical treatments to the Coachella Valley. Often, these medications and so forth are experimental and only available in universities, medical schools and leading medical centers in large urban cities. PCR, Inc. conducts clinical trials, scientific studies, and investigator-initiated research throughout the desert communities. In 2012, PCR, Inc. affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center to provide research capabilities for its primary care staff and residency programs.

In 2014, PCR, Inc. relocated to larger facilities in Palm Springs, CA to fulfill its commitment to serve all communities throughout the valley. This commitment involves conducting clinical research with the goal of helping the people in the desert communities live longer, healthier lives. PCR, Inc. is the first independent community-based clinical research center and site management organization (SMO) in the desert. As such, PCR, Inc. works with physicians from the major medical centers, medical groups, and private practices in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Riverside. Through clinical research, which involves people who volunteer to participate in studies, the research physicians can better understand how to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases for their patients.

All research trials and studies are governed by regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In addition PCR is overseen by independent ethics committees who are formally designated to approve, monitor, and review the research.