Therapeutic Areas
Advancing Clinical Research Across Psychiatry Pain Metabolic Medicine
With over 40 years of experience, CenExel’s leading nationwide clinical research site network helps life sciences meet their clinical trial objectives with accuracy, precision, and speed — bringing innovative treatments to participants faster.
Our Expertise
Therapeutic Areas
Acute Pain Non-Operative
Acute Pain Post-Operative
Addiction
Behavioral Health
Cardiovascular
Chronic Pain
CNS
Dermatology
Endocrinology Metabolic
ENT
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Hepatology
Immunology
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Pain
Psychiatry
Respiratory Pulmonary
Urology
Womens Health
Additional Therapeutic Expertise
Sponsor Value
Why Sponsors Choose CenExel
Deep science expertise and innovative technologies across our exceptional clinical site network — where science and innovation intersect.
18 Centers of Excellence strategically located across diverse US metropolitan areas — 360,000+ sq ft and 600+ inpatient beds
Over 40 years of clinical research experience — recognized leader in complex early phase CNS trials
Participant recruitment consistently exceeds 100% of goal through precision targeting and strategic media placement.
Board-certified Principal Investigators recognized as Key Opinion Leaders trusted globally by life science organizations
Harmonized SOPs, integrated operations, and standardized technology across all 18 sites for consistent, high-quality data
Founding member of AMRC — a network of 400+ sites, nearly 1,000 PIs, and 7,000+ research professionals
Specialized Coordination
Research Task Forces
With over 40 years of experience, CenExel's dedicated task forces bring together world-class principal investigators, scientific experts, and operational teams across our 18 Centers of Excellence. Our CNS, Pain, and Metabolic task forces are uniquely positioned to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments.
Our dedicated, highly experienced teams ensure optimal planning and execution of even the most challenging studies — delivering faster timelines, reduced risks, and successful delivery of life-changing therapies.
What task forces deliver
- Deep scientific and therapeutic expertise across complex indication areas
- Advanced patient engagement strategies and precision recruitment
- Premium data analytics and integrated operational excellence
- Biomarker strategies and experimental medicine approaches
- Board-certified PIs recognized as Key Opinion Leaders globally
Expertise. Engagement. Results. Together, we can bring innovative treatments to patients faster, changing lives one trial at a time.
Task Force
Metabolic
Leading the charge in obesity and diabetes research — obesity trials up 68% from 2022 with a multidisciplinary approach spanning endocrinology, nutrition, and behavioral science.
- Endocrinology Metabolic
- Hepatology
- Nephrology
Task Force
Psychiatry
1,000+ psychiatric studies conducted across 15 sites — caring for over 20,000 trial participants in the last five years. Supporting schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, and rare indications.
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Health
- Addiction
- CNS
Task Force
Pain
150+ analgesia trials involving 15,000+ participants since 1986. The foremost expert in post-operative acute pain, operating from 12 Centers of Excellence including four surgical centers.
- Acute Non-Operative
- Acute Post-Operative
- Chronic Pain
Clinical Indications
120+ Clinical Indications
From Alzheimer's and schizophrenia to obesity, MASH, and rare skin disorders — CenExel actively supports 100+ common indications across all therapeutic areas.
Alzheimer's Disease
Schizophrenia
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
PTSD
Anxiety
Opioid Addiction
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Migraine
Type 2 Diabetes
Liver Disease (MASH/MAFLD)
Kidney Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Smoking Cessation