Decentralized Research Consulting

Helping research sites safely build and operationalize decentralized nursing models

Retain patients, complete visits, and reduce operational strain—without long-term vendor dependence.

Safe & Compliant

Regulatory compliance and patient safety are built into every workflow we design.

Operationally Sensible

Practical solutions designed for how research sites actually work—not abstract theory.

Staff Empowerment

Your team gains skills and confidence to manage hybrid workflows independently.

We help clinical research sites adopt hybrid and decentralized nursing strategies

Our approach focuses on reducing patient dropouts, optimizing visit completion, and training site staff to confidently manage home or offsite visits while maintaining regulatory compliance.

01

Operational Design & Implementation

  • Map out decentralized nursing workflows tailored to each study
  • Design escalation and adverse event protocols
  • Define safe and efficient patient visit procedures
02

Staff Training & Support

  • Train site nurses and coordinators on hybrid/decentralized workflows
  • Provide checklists, competency assessments, and SOP guidance
  • Ongoing troubleshooting and on-demand consultation
03

Feasibility & Financial Assessment

  • Evaluate whether decentralized visits make sense for each study
  • Analyze visit completion, patient retention, and site capacity
  • Help sites prioritize studies where hybrid workflows are most valuable
04

Regulatory & Compliance Guidance

  • Support documentation for IRB and sponsor review
  • Ensure investigational product accountability and chain-of-custody standards
  • Help sites navigate liability concerns while maintaining safe operations

A proven path from assessment to independence

1

Assess Site Readiness

We evaluate your current workflows, identify gaps in decentralized trial capabilities, and determine if hybrid nursing makes operational and financial sense for your studies.

2

Train & Design Workflows

We train your staff and design home-visit processes tailored to your site, sponsors, and patient populations. Every procedure is documented and compliant.

3

Pilot a Protocol

We implement a small-scale pilot to ensure everything works smoothly—refining workflows based on real-world feedback before full deployment.

4

Scale & Repeat

Your site gains full independence and can replicate the process for future trials. No long-term vendor lock-in—just lasting capability.

Research sites ready to expand their capabilities

PI-Led Research Sites

Sites looking to expand capacity and offer more to sponsors without hiring additional full-time staff.

Growing Research Sites

Organizations exploring hybrid or decentralized models as part of their strategic growth plan.

Hospital-Based Research

Academic and hospital departments seeking practical ways to implement home-health trial components.

Sponsors & CROs

Organizations seeking reliable, site-level implementation expertise for decentralized trial components.

Decentralized research should only be done when it's right

We believe decentralized research should only be pursued when it is safe, compliant, and operationally sensible. We don't push sites to adopt new processes—our goal is to help them do it right, reduce risk, and ensure patient care and data integrity are protected.

We act as a trusted implementation partner, providing guidance from design through execution. Our approach balances clinical expertise, operational efficiency, and financial reality to ensure every decision is sound.

Neutral & Honest Guidance

We help sites know if it makes sense before investing time and resources.

Patient Safety First

Every workflow prioritizes patient care and regulatory compliance.

Real-World Focus

Solutions that work in practice, not just in planning documents.

What makes us different

Deep Clinical Experience

Registered nurse background combined with hands-on operational know-how in research settings.

Practical Solutions

Site-friendly approaches that work in the real world—not abstract theory or one-size-fits-all templates.

Outcome Focused

We measure success by patient retention, visit completion rates, and staff confidence—not billable hours.

Economically Honest

We help sites evaluate if decentralized models make financial sense before committing resources.

Clinical expertise meets operational strategy

I'm a registered nurse with deep experience in clinical research operations and patient care. Over the years, I've seen firsthand the challenges research sites face: staffing bottlenecks, patient dropouts, and the uncertainty of implementing decentralized visits.

I started Pioneer Effect to help sites confidently navigate hybrid and decentralized nursing models. My goal is simple: ensure visits happen, patients stay safe and engaged, and staff feel fully supported.

I combine clinical knowledge with practical operational strategy. Whether it's designing workflows, training nurses, or advising on feasibility, my focus is on making decentralized research work in the real world—not just in theory.

Let's discuss your site's needs

Ready to explore how decentralized nursing could work for your research site? Schedule a discovery call to discuss your challenges and goals.

Or reach out directly:

info@pioneereffect.org