A Simpler Way to Bring Clinical Trials to Your Practice
For PhysiciansORSO Health integrates clinical research directly into your practice, providing the infrastructure, staffing, and expertise needed to run trials successfully. We build it, so you don’t have to.
You want to offer more to your patients. Clinical trials make that possible.
Clinical research requires more than interest. It requires the right infrastructure, systems, and support.
- Unclear where to begin
- Hiring and training specialized staff
- Navigating complex regulatory requirements
- Managing ongoing administrative burdens
A major opportunity for you and your patients.
The research landscape is shifting — and industry partners are actively seeking physicians who look like, live in, and are trusted by the communities they serve.
A growing pipeline of studies
Specialized clinical trials continue to be supported by the FDA, keeping demand strong for community-based research well into the future.
Demand for representative patients
Industry partners and regulators prioritize enrollment that reflects the real-world populations who will use these treatments.
Demand for physicians patients trust
Community physicians who reflect their patient populations are uniquely positioned to lead — and industry partners are looking for them.
A shortage of qualified sites
There aren't enough research-ready sites to meet industry demand — creating a real opening for community practices.
If you have the interest, we'll make it happen.
You don't need prior research experience or infrastructure. If you have the interest, we take care of everything, and review the economics with you so your time and effort are fairly compensated.
Orso Health guides you from first training to your first study.
You choose the trials. We do the rest.
A full-suite, concierge model — you pick the studies you want to offer your patients, and Orso handles the operational load so you can stay focused on patient care.
You Choose
Tell us the types of trials you want for your patients.
We Source
We find and secure studies that fit your practice.
We Set Up
We build the site, staff, and systems to run it.
We Guide
We support you start to finish, study after study.
What We Handle For You
Becoming a research site usually means building a whole department. With Orso, it doesn't.
Study Sourcing & Matching- Trials matched to your specialty & patients
- Sponsor & CRO outreach on your behalf
- Feasibility & protocol review
Research Staff & Training- Trials matched to your specialty & patients
- Sponsor & CRO outreach on your behalf
- Feasibility & protocol review
Regulatory & Site Startup- IRB / ethics submissions & approvals
- Regulatory document & binder management
- Rapid site activation
Recruitment & Retention- EMR-based pre-screening
- Patient identification & outreach
- Scheduling & retention support
Contracts & Budgets- Clinical trial agreement negotiation
- Budget development & site payments
- Financial tracking & reconciliation
Quality & Compliance- SOPs & ongoing quality monitoring
- Source documentation support
- Audit & inspection readiness
You see patients. We run the trial.
From first sponsor call to final close-out, Orso carries the operational load — no new staff, no new department.
Why Physicians Partner with ORSO Health
Clinical trials create meaningful opportunities for both your patients and your practice.
- Offer patients access to advanced and emerging therapies
- Broaden professional growth
- Stay connected to what’s next in medicine
- Builds meaningful collaborations with colleagues nationwide
- Generate an additional, sustainable revenue stream
We front the investment required to get your site up and running, so you don’t have to build or manage research infrastructure yourself.
FAQs
for Physicians Interested in Becoming a Clinical
What does it mean to be a clinical trial investigator?
A clinical trial investigator is a physician responsible for overseeing the conduct of a research study at their site. Investigators help identify eligible patients, ensure participant safety, follow study protocols, and contribute to advancing new therapies and standards of care.
Do I need prior research experience to become an investigator?
Not necessarily. While prior experience is valuable, many physicians begin research with support from experienced clinical research organizations like Orso Health. Orso Health provides operational infrastructure, training, and ongoing support to help physicians successfully integrate research into their practice.
How can clinical research benefit my practice and patients?
Clinical research can expand treatment options for patients, increase access to innovative therapies, strengthen patient engagement, and position your practice as a leader in advancing healthcare. It can also create additional professional development and revenue opportunities for the practice.
How does Orso Health support physicians new to research?
Orso Health supports physicians through every stage of study implementation, including feasibility assessments, regulatory support, contract and budget coordination, staffing, patient recruitment, source documentation, training, and sponsor communications. Our goal is to make research operationally manageable within your existing clinic workflow.
Will research disrupt my clinic operations?
Orso Health is designed to integrate research directly into everyday healthcare settings with minimal disruption to clinical flow. Dedicated research coordinators and centralized operational support help manage study activities while allowing physicians to remain focused on patient care.
What types of studies can I participate in?
Study opportunities depend on your specialty, patient population, and site capabilities. Orso Health partners with physician practices across therapeutic areas such as allergy & immunology, pulmonology, dermatology, oncology, ENT, and rare disease research.
What responsibilities does a principal investigator have?
The principal investigator (PI) is responsible for ensuring participant safety, maintaining protocol compliance, overseeing delegated study activities, and ensuring accurate documentation and data integrity throughout the study.
Does Orso Health provide research staff and infrastructure?
Yes. Orso Health provides experienced clinical research coordinators, regulatory support, quality oversight, recruitment assistance, and research systems infrastructure to support efficient study conduct and compliance.
How are patients recruited for clinical trials?
Orso Health supports recruitment through multiple strategies, including physician referrals, EMR-based pre-screening, community outreach, digital campaigns, referral partnerships, and patient engagement initiatives tailored to each study’s target population.
How do I get started with becoming a trial investigator?
The first step is typically an introductory discussion to review your specialty, patient population, and interest areas. From there, Orso Health can evaluate potential study fit, discuss infrastructure needs, and guide your practice through onboarding and study activation.
Does participating in research mean I have to read and write papers like I did during my training?
Not at all. You get to focus on the hands-on, clinical side of research, caring for your patients while evaluating the safety and effectiveness of investigational treatments. Our research team manages the administrative and operational aspects so you can focus on what you do best: providing patient care and contributing to the advancement of new therapies.
For many physicians, the challenge is not why. It’s how.