Our Solutions

Our Solutions

At Lightship, we combine deep clinical expertise with 
end-to-end operational capabilities to design solutions that meet the unique needs of each client and study. Partnering with biopharma, CROs, and academic institutions, we provide the flexibility to deliver impactful research with seamless execution. 

Flexible & Tailored to You

Our flexible model allows you to work with us in a way that best meets your needs:

End-to-end support
End-to-end support:

Lightship site services can be deployed to operate a whole study, managing all activities from enrolment through to close out in either a traditional, hybrid or fully decentralized model.

Customized support
Customized support:

Lightship can be deployed for part of a study, conducting the activities of one or more sites, allowing a traditional trial to be supplemented with hybrid or decentralized approaches to reach select participant populations.

Capacity enhancement
Capacity enhancement:

Lightship can enhance site capacity by providing a team of qualified research nurses to conduct study visits at home, near home, in the community or on an MRU.

Single service support
Single service support:

Lightship’s community outreach and patient recruitment services can help you identify, qualify and refer eligible leads to selected sites.

Outreach & recruitment

Outreach & Recruitment

Community-driven engagement and multi-channel recruitment strategies that maximize clinical trial outreach. Streamline patient enrolment with efficient patient identification and qualification that makes trials accessible to all.

  • Community engagement through local events and partnerships
  • Pre-screening with multilingual support and 100% participant follow-up within 24 hours
  • MRU-based pre-screening with point-of-care testing for rapid participant qualification
Decentralized trial services

Decentralized Trial Services

End-to-end decentralized services extend trial reach beyond traditional sites. We prioritize personalized trial experiences for faster enrollment and greater participant retention, while delivering regulatory grade data in a remote setting.


  • Adaptable, patient-centered trial designs with study visits at home, near home and in the community
  • Rapid study start-up with multi-state virtual investigators
  • Real-time, secure data collection and transfer for enhanced accuracy and efficiency
Hybrid trial services

Hybrid Trial Services

Hybrid clinical trial services blend site-based and remote participation for high-quality research that balances patient and protocol needs. Expand reach, reduce travel burdens, and increase participation through flexible designs.

  • Operational design embedding decentralized components into a traditional approach
  • Rapid start-up with access to 30+ research sites and experienced investigators across the US
  • Seamless integration of site-based and remote trial activities
MRU services

Mobile Research Unit (MRU) Services

Fully functional MRUs provide portable study visits that prioritize trial efficiencies. Bring clinical trials directly to participants, eliminating geographic barriers and enhancing inclusivity.

  • Flexible, community-based clinical research delivery
  • Streamlined pre-screening and participant recruitment
  • Customized, FDA-compliant design for DCT
  • Advanced tools and interchangeable equipment for diverse study needs
Homenursing

Mobile Nursing Services

Lightship’s team of GCP-qualified research nurses deliver study visits in comfortable, familiar locations. Offer participant choice and improve participant retention with virtual, in-home, near-home and in-community study visits. 

  • Enhanced reach and participation for representative patient populations
  • Convenient, comfortable study visits with a choice of evening and weekend visits 
  • Continuity of care with dedicated Lightship research nurses
  • Reliable, high-quality remote data collection

Let’s Make Inclusive Research Easier to Do

At Lightship, flexibility and impact go hand in hand. We are committed to delivering quality and consistency, no matter the trial method. Let’s partner on your custom trial solution.

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