established primary care, supported by Central Research Operations,
robust governance and dedicated research infrastructure.
Research-Enabled Visit Centres
Data-driven, community-centred site strategy
What Is a Visit Centre?
A Visit Centre is a research-enabled primary care setting designed to support appropriate clinical research. Supported by Orizzonte’s Central Research Operations, Visit Centres combine local clinical teams with dedicated research infrastructure to deliver high-quality clinical research. Visit Centres complement hospitals and specialist services, enabling research to take place in the most appropriate setting for each study.
How Visit Centres Work
Visit Centres combine local healthcare delivery with Central Research Operations to support consistent, high-quality study delivery. The model supports:
▪️ Study delivery
▪️ Participant recruitment
▪️ Participant appointments
▪️ Research coordination
▪️ Governance and quality oversight
▪️ Multi-site delivery
What Happens at a Visit Centre?
Depending on the study, Visit Centres may support:
▪️ Participant appointments
▪️ Informed consent
▪️ Study assessments
▪️ Follow-up visits
▪️ Participant communication
▪️ Research coordination
The activities delivered at each Visit Centre depend on the study protocol, participant safety and operational requirements.
What Activities May Take Place Within a Visit Centre?
The activities supported within a Visit Centre depend on study requirements and operational feasibility. Examples may include:
Participant appointments
Informed consent discussions
Study assessments
Follow-up visits
Participant communication
Research coordination activities
Not all studies are suitable for delivery through Visit Centres, and study allocation is determined by protocol requirements and participant safety considerations.
Integrated Research Delivery
Visit Centres work alongside hospitals, specialist services and other healthcare providers to support each study. This flexible approach helps ensure participants receive the right care in the right setting throughout their research journey.
Governance & Quality
Every Visit Centre operates within Orizzonte’s centrally managed governance and quality framework. This supports:
▪️ Participant safety
▪️ Regulatory compliance
▪️ Data integrity
▪️ Consistent operational standards
▪️ Continuous quality improvement
Current Research Network
Orizzonte currently operates through research-enabled Visit Centres across London and surrounding regions. The network is designed to support scalable research delivery while maintaining consistent operational standards and participant experience.
Our Research Network
Our growing network of research-enabled Visit Centres supports scalable clinical research delivery across London and surrounding regions.
Orizzonte Harringay Visit Centre
North London
Orizzonte Dagenham Visit Centre
East London
Orizzonte Watford Visit Centre
Hertfordshire
Our Research Network
Orizzonte currently operates through research-enabled Visit Centres across London and surrounding regions.
Orizzonte Harringay Visit Centre
North London
Orizzonte Dagenham Visit Centre
East London
Orizzonte Watford Visit Centre
Hertfordshire
Our Approach to Feasibility
Orizzonte assesses study requirements against infrastructure capability, operational considerations, and participant pathways. This includes evaluation of:
Protocol requirements
Participant populations
Site capability
Visit schedules
Resource requirements
Delivery complexity
Operational considerations
The objective is to identify the most appropriate delivery pathway for each study.
Supporting Sponsors & CROs
Orizzonte works with Sponsors and CROs to assess delivery requirements across its network of research-enabled Visit Centres. The model combines local healthcare environments with centrally coordinated operational management, helping support informed site selection and delivery planning.
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
Reduced Trial Delays
Real-World Representation
Sponsor Confidence
Why It Matters
Reduced Trial Delays
Real-World Representation
Sponsor Confidence
From Feasibility to Delivery
Feasibility is not a standalone activity. Insights gained during feasibility assessment help inform operational planning, site activation, participant pathways, and ongoing study delivery. This integrated approach helps support continuity from study evaluation through to execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Visit Centre is a research-enabled primary care setting designed to support appropriate clinical research.
No. Visit Centres operate within established primary care but are supported by dedicated research infrastructure, Central Research Operations and governance.
No. Some studies require hospitals or specialist services, while others use a combination of settings.
Clinical teams support local study delivery, while Orizzonte coordinates Central Research Operations, governance and quality oversight across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Visit Centre is a research-enabled healthcare environment supporting clinical research delivery within primary care.
Visit Centres operate within GP and community healthcare environments but are supported by dedicated research infrastructure and operational frameworks.
No. Some studies require hospital-based research centres, specialist facilities, or hybrid research pathways.
Clinical teams support local delivery, while operational management, governance, and quality frameworks are coordinated centrally.
Yes. The model is designed to support research delivery across multiple locations while maintaining consistent standards.
Explore the Model
Learn how research delivery, feasibility and Visit Centres work together to support high-quality clinical research.