Subject Recruitment

We recruit from the pool of >5 million residents in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas. Clients can have access to this large and ethnically diverse subject pool. This large pool allows Biovail to recruit subjects for most studies rapidly.
Prospective subjects are reached through our regular advertisements in radio, newspapers, television, our website, and through telemarketing efforts.
Our modern call center has 14 separate telephone lines dedicated for subject recruitment. Potential subjects can call 7 days a week for more information regarding studies, or they can alternatively seek more information on our web site.
We utilize the “Clinical Eligibility Subject Recruiting” (CESR) database, a comprehensive subject database system to track subject recruitment, screening and participation, including demographic and medical information.

Subject Screening

All subject-screening activities are conducted in a separate screening area within our satellite facility, located next to the subway station.
Prospective subjects are involved in a pre-study interview and complete medical history and physical examination, which are conducted by medical personnel and supervised by the medical director.
Prospective subjects undergo an informed consent procedure, during which they are informed of their rights and obligations, potential side effects and other study details.
Prospective subjects are also tested for pregnancy (females only), drugs of abuse, nicotine and saliva alcohol for assessment of study eligibility.
We are directly linked to a central clinical laboratory which provides a quick turnaround of test results for blood chemistry, hematology, urinalysis for medical screening or other study specific requirements.