Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Phase I-IV clinical research rooted in the community.

A bilingual research site combining established private-practice patient access, multi-specialty investigators, laboratory workspace, and coordinated network support.

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Phase I-IVResearch capability
6 investigatorsMulti-specialty team
2 to 4 weeksAverage startup time
1.5 monthsSelection to first enrollment average
English + SpanishBilingual participant support

Site profile

Community access supported by clinical infrastructure

The Vega Baja site combines established patient relationships with Phase I-IV research capability, bilingual support, and a clinical team experienced across chronic and specialty conditions.

  • Adult and pediatric research experience
  • On-site clinical laboratory workspace
  • Clinical sample collection, processing, and shipment
  • Vaccine, infusion, and observation capability
  • Temperature-controlled storage and continuous monitoring

Location

Wellness Clinical Research - Vega Baja

Carretera 688 Km 4.1, Barrio Sabana
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 00693

(787) 654-9444
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Vega Baja site resources

Clinical Research Facilities and Capabilities

The following confirmed capabilities support protocol review at the Vega Baja location. Study-specific equipment, capacity, and scheduling are confirmed during feasibility.

Clinical equipment

  • 12-lead ECG machine
  • Calibrated medical scales
  • Stadiometers
  • Clinical thermometers
  • Blood-pressure equipment
  • Medical oxygen
  • Infusion pumps
  • Defibrillator
  • Crash cart

Laboratory and sample processing

  • Ambient centrifuge
  • Refrigerated centrifuge
  • Laboratory incubator
  • 2°C to 8°C refrigerator
  • -40°C freezer
  • -86°C ultra-low-temperature freezer
  • Access to dry ice
  • Local laboratory access for specimen retesting
  • On-site specimen collection and processing
  • Sample packaging and shipment preparation

Investigational product capabilities

  • Secure investigational product room
  • Secure, temperature-controlled IP storage
  • Continuous temperature monitoring
  • On-site investigational product destruction capability
  • Controlled ambient-temperature storage

Coordinated local access

  • X-ray
  • CT
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • Endoscopy
  • Eye examinations
  • Hearing examinations
  • Local laboratory retesting

These services are coordinated through local providers unless confirmed as physically on-site during protocol review.

Facility and operational capabilities

  • Dedicated exam rooms
  • Laboratory and sample-processing area
  • Dedicated monitoring room
  • Secure document and record storage
  • Participant reception and waiting areas
  • Coordinator workspaces
  • Experienced, trained, and certified investigators and research staff
  • English- and Spanish-speaking staff
  • GCP-trained personnel
  • IATA-certified personnel, where applicable

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Clinical infrastructure in Vega Baja

On-site clinical laboratory at the Vega Baja site Clinical examination room at the Vega Baja site Infusion and observation capability at the Vega Baja site Secure investigational product storage at the Vega Baja site Participant reception and waiting area at the Vega Baja site Accessible Vega Baja research location

Vega Baja investigators

Clinical expertise at this location

Gustavo R. Albizu-Angulo, MDKarinee Candelario, MDSaul Rivera Ortega, MDSusane G. Santos Marrero, MDWalisbeth Class, MDJuan Carlos Rivera Arce, MD
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The 1.5-month selection-to-first-enrollment average includes startup, required IRB approvals, and translations. Individual study timing varies.

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