Durham, North Carolina

Velocity Clinical Research, Durham

Velocity’s research site in Durham opened its doors in 2023 and offers Phase 1-4 multi-therapeutic clinical research experience, including extensive experience with vaccine indications. Other experience includes Women’s Health, Dermatology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine indications. Patient demographics of the site are diverse and range from pediatric to geriatric participants.

Located near the center of Durham in the same building as Velocity’s HQ, the site is easily accessible for participants. In this large, dedicated research space, our Durham staff can efficiently and effectively conduct multiple concurrent studies. All trials are performed in accordance with ICH and FDA guidelines, and in compliance with GCP. The Velocity Durham team is committed to being a resource for study volunteers, to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and kindness and to advancing medicine through research.

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Velocity Clinical Research, Durham
300 E Main St, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701

Phone: (919) 503-4711

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About Velocity Clinical Research

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200,000+ people have a joined a study at Velocity

Many people enjoy the study experience and have joined several clinical trials at Velocity.

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Velocity has decades of research experience

With sites that were established as long ago as 1986, Velocity has experts who have supported clinical trials for decades.

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Velocity studies are led by healthcare professionals

All clinical trials conducted at Velocity are overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Our experienced research team in Durham

Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. All physicians at Velocity are board certified in their specialty area(s) and all research staff is trained in clinical research regulations, including GCP and HIPAA. Our clinical research team in Durham is dedicated to conducting quality research in a professional and caring environment.

  • William Cromwell, MD

    William Cromwell, MD

    Principal Investigator
    William Cromwell, MD, FAHA, FNLA, FAAFP, is board-certified in Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology with over 20 years of clinical research experience. Dr. Cromwell received his MD from Louisiana State University and completed his residency at the Trover Clinic Foundation in Madisonville, KY in 1990. Since completing residency, he has held numerous concurrent roles, practicing medicine, teaching at various universities, and serving as Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Principal Investigator at organizations nationwide. Additionally, Dr. Cromwell served in the United States Army Reserve for nearly a decade, including Operation Desert Storm, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Currently, he serves on multiple journal editorial boards focusing on Cardiology and Lipidology and has been published in dozens of peer-reviewed publications, books, and abstracts.

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