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Changing Clinical Trials Through Primary Care Partnerships

Changing Clinical Trials Through Primary Care Partnerships

Orizzonte Clinical Research is a UK-based Site Management Organisation (SMO) dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical trials through general practice and community healthcare. We believe every patient should have the opportunity to participate in life-changing research, no matter where they live or who their GP is.

Our Vision

To lead the transformation of clinical trial delivery in the UK by integrating research into the heart of everyday healthcare, while supporting sponsors and healthcare providers with a scalable, compliant, and patient-first model.

Our Mission

To improve access to clinical research by embedding trials within trusted GP practices, ensuring that clinical trials are more representative, efficient, and centred around real patients in real communities.

Our Core Values

Patient-Centricity

We prioritise comfort, access, and safety in every step of the patient journey.

Partnership

We collaborate with GP practices, sponsors, and CROs to deliver meaningful research outcomes.

Innovation

We use technology and real-world data to optimise feasibility, recruitment, and trial delivery.

Integrity & Compliance

We uphold the highest standards of clinical conduct, ethics, and data protection.

Our Core Values

Patient-Centricity

We place a very high priority on comfort, access, and safety in every step of the patient journey.

Partnership

We collaborate with GP practices, sponsors, and CROs to deliver meaningful research outcomes.

Innovation

We use technology and real-world data to optimise feasibility, recruitment, and trial delivery.

Integrity & Compliance

We uphold the highest standards of clinical conduct, ethics, and data protection.

Quality at Every Touchpoint

Quality is embedded in everything we do, from trial delivery to data management. Our processes align with all applicable UK regulations and ethical standards.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

All our research staff and partner practices are trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring trials are conducted ethically, safely, and in full regulatory compliance.

MHRA Compliance

We strictly adhere to UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidelines across all clinical trial activities, documentation, and reporting processes.

Data Protection & GDPR

We protect patient data with strict confidentiality, full UK GDPR and Data Protection Act compliance, and a commitment to voluntary participation. Our Commitment to Compliance & Quality

Our Commitment to Compliance & Quality

Quality is embedded in everything we do, from trial delivery to data management. Our processes align with all applicable UK regulations and ethical standards.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
All our research staff and partner practices are trained in GCP to ensure trials are conducted safely and responsibly.

MHRA Compliance
We follow UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidelines for all trial-related activities and reporting.

Data Protection & GDPR
We handle patient information with the utmost care, in full compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act. Participation in any trial is always voluntary, and patient confidentiality is never compromised.

Dr Gillian Hood

Diabetes Research Manager at Barts & the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London

Akash Patel

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at RoyalFreeLondonNHSFoundation Trust and Associate professor at University College London

Dr Robin Wilson

Consultant Psychiatrist at Priory Roehampton

Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri

Founder & Chief Operating Officer

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Dr Zuhaib Keekeebhai

Lead Principal Investigator – Primary Care Trials

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Empowering clinicians to become research-active is not just about advancing science — it’s about transforming care at its core

Dr. Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri

COO

Empowering clinicians to become research-active is not just about advancing science — it’s about transforming care at its core

Dr. Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri

COO

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What We Provide

• GCP and Protocol Training
We train your clinical and admin teams to deliver research confidently and compliantly.

• Embedded Research Staff
Our research nurses and trial coordinators can work directly in your practice—minimising workload for your regular team.

• Regulatory and Administrative Support
We manage approvals, contracts, ethics, and documentation centrally—so you can focus on care.

• Flexible Involvement
Whether you want to identify patients (PIC), host trial visits (VC), or both—we tailor your involvement to suit your capacity.

Who we work with

Pharmaceuticals
Hospitals
Academia

Who we work with

Pharmaceuticals
Hospitals
Academia

Why It Matters

Reduced Trial Delays
Evidence-based site selection helps avoid underperforming sites and recruitment shortfalls.

Real-World Representation
Our network includes practices in urban, rural, and underserved regions—ensuring diversity in study populations.

Sponsor Confidence
Data-driven feasibility and operational readiness give sponsors the insight they need for confident site selection.


Let’s bring clinical trials closer to the people they’re designed to serve.

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Aries is a clinical research leader with a background in emergency nursing and a passion for
making trials more accessible through community-based models.

He founded Orizzonte to integrate clinical research into UK primary care, helping sponsors and
CROs reach diverse, local populations more effectively.

Aries has led research operations across both NHS and private sectors, including building the
research unit at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and expanding delivery
capacity at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.

He holds a Master’s in Clinical Research Delivery from King’s College London and brings deep
expertise in patient engagement, regulatory delivery, and cross-sector collaboration.

Founder & Chief Operating Officer Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri
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Dr Keekeebhai is an experienced GP and digital health leader dedicated to integrating research
into everyday primary care. As Lead Principal Investigator at Orizzonte, he oversees trial delivery
across our GP network, ensuring quality and compliance.

He is a GP partner and PI at West Green Surgery, a key Orizzonte hub. He also serves as Regional
Clinical Lead (London) for NHS England’s Digital First Primary Care programme and as a Specialist
Medical Advisor to the CQC.

Formerly Chief Clinical Information Officer, he focused on safe, data-driven tech adoption.
His work bridges frontline care, regulation, and digital innovation to shape a modern, patient-centred
research environment.

Lead Principal Investigator – Primary Care Trials Dr Zuhaib Keekeebhai
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