619-481-5252
Our team conducts clinical trials for depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Sponsors and CROs

We are an experienced clinical research site with a proven track record in delivering quality data, recruitment, and participant care. If you're a sponsor or CRO seeking a reliable partner for clinical studies, we’d love to connect.
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30+

Years serving Southern California

400+

Phase I-IV Studies Completed

Christopher Benbow MD



Principal Investigator, Psychiatry San Diego

Mohamed El-Gabalawy MD



Principal Investigator, Psychiatry

Los Angeles

Established Experience & Expertise
  • Trusted partner in clinical trials since 1991
  • Investigators are board-certified in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine
  • Long-standing partnerships with leading sponsors and CROs
  • Repeat selection as a preferred site
  • Participation in landmark clinical trials that have led to regulatory approvals
  • Specializations: psychiatry, internal medicine, central nervous system (CNS) therapies, early phase, healthy volunteers
Streamlined Start-Up & Quality Systems
  • Fully-equipped, dedicated on-site research unit for overnight studies
  • Rapid and efficient study start-up processes
  • GCP-compliant operating procedures
  • Central IRB partnerships
  • Dedicated monitoring spaces for sponsor and CRO site visits
  • Rigorous quality assurance supports consistent, high-quality study execution
  • Accessible locations in San Diego and Los Angeles
  • Robust participant database and referral network
  • Proven enrollment performance, meeting or exceeding benchmarks
  • High participant satisfaction and strong retention metrics
  • Participant-centric services: transportation support, welcoming spaces
  • Commitment to providing a respectful, compassionate experience for every participant
Reliable Recruitment & Retention
About Us
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The California Neuropsychopharmacology Clinical Research Institute (CNRI) is dedicated clinical research group in Southern California, specializing in conducting Phase I–IV clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.
Principal Office 5050 Murphy Canyon Rd, Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92123 Phone (619) 481-5252 Fax (619) 481-5288 Email newstudies@cnrisandiego.com Email newstudies@cnrilallc.com
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