More prepared centers. More research underway.
We help healthcare institutions build the capacity to conduct clinical research, from the initial assessment to practical implementation.
12th
Brazil's position in the global ranking of registered clinical studies
2,406
patients recruited in Q1 2026
29,173
participants: the country's annual recruitment target
South/Southeast
concentrate most of the country's active research centers
Clinical research in Brazil is in a period of expansion
The opportunity lies in institutions' operational capacity, not in a lack of research demand. The right first step depends on where your institution stands today:
“We want to build a clinical research center”
For institutions evaluating entry into clinical research, with board-level decision making and a focus on feasibility and strategic planning.
Learn moreOperational decision“We already have a center and want to expand our capacity”
For institutions with an operating center seeking to identify gaps and grow, with a focus on coordination and process optimization.
Learn moreClinical research is growing in the country, but the supply of centers has not kept pace.
Brazil has risen to 12th place in the global ranking of clinical studies, but activity is still concentrated in a small number of large centers, mainly in the South and Southeast. Even so, sponsors are not meeting their patient recruitment targets in the country. There is a shortage of institutions prepared to meet this demand.
Brazil's position in the global ranking of clinical studies started in 2026, tied with Poland and ahead of Argentina.
patients recruited in Q1 2026, against an annual target of 29,173 participants, a gap that reveals unmet capacity.
concentrate most of the country's active centers, according to the ranking of institutions by clinical studies.
Source: Clinical Research Indicators Panel (Interfarma/IQVIA), Q1 2026.
Three pillars, from assessment to execution
Each institution can start with an assessment or engage training and implementation directly: it is not a mandatory funnel.
Assessment & Action Plan
An assessment across six dimensions (feasibility, regulatory and ethical, infrastructure, team, processes, and documentation) with a clear action plan.
View details02Implementation
Two levels of support: consultative guidance from ClinPesq, or direct execution by our team.
View details03Training
A catalog of reusable modules and a custom format, covering center management, day-to-day operations, regulatory affairs, and institutional topics.
View detailsSelection and preparation of centers for new studies
We support pharmaceutical companies and CROs in the selection, restructuring, and active search for research centers and qualified investigators in Brazil.
- Center selection: consulting for choosing research centers suited to the study profile.
- Active search: sourcing of qualified centers and investigators for new studies.
Track the opportunities
Real-time data from ClinicalTrials.gov: how many clinical studies are currently recruiting worldwide, in Brazil, and in each clinical area.
Studies recruiting worldwide
64,9 mil
Studies recruiting in Brazil
1.129
By clinical area, in Brazil
What's the next step for your institution?
Tell us a bit about your institution or study and ClinPesq will respond with next steps.