Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
Delegate a complete early-phase study or specific activities: regulatory submissions, monitoring, project management, documentation.
See clinical trial servicesIndependent European CRO · Belgium, since 2005
Clinical research expertise.
Flexible support.
Hands-on delivery.
CROPHA supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, as well as other CROs, in conducting their clinical studies in Europe. From regulatory submissions and monitoring to project management and patient recruitment, we provide full or functional support tailored to each study. TEST-PROD
Independent Belgian CRO
2005year founded
Support at every stage of your study Full service for Phase I and II · functional services for other phases
- 01
Feasibility
Countries, sites and realistic recruitment potential.
- 02
Study set-up
Protocol, documentation, regulatory and ethics submissions.
- 03
Recruitment
Site and physician engagement to reach eligible patients.
- 04
Conduct
Monitoring and project management by experienced local teams.
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Close-out
Close-out visits, data and final reporting with our partners.
Since 2005Independent Belgian CRO
28 yearsClinical research experience at management level
EuropeStudies run with experienced local teams
ICH-GCP & ISO 14155Medicinal products and medical devices
Who we work with
A clinical research partner sized to your needs
Senior expertise and direct contact, without the overhead of a large organization.
Medical device manufacturers
Pre- and post-market clinical investigations conducted in line with ISO 14155 and the EU MDR, from investigation plan to final report.
CROs and investigational sites
Extend your capacity with experienced monitors, functional services or patient recruitment support, on a flexible basis.
Full service
Phase I and II
Clinical trial services
End-to-end or functional clinical trial support
CROPHA can take responsibility for an entire study or for selected activities, ensuring continuity across the critical stages of your trial.
Full-service delivery covers Phase I and II studies; functional services are available for other phases.Define your study scope
Clinical project management
Planning, timelines, vendor coordination, risk management and sponsor reporting.
Clinical monitoring
Site qualification, initiation, routine, remote and close-out visits in line with ICH-GCP, carried out by experienced local monitors.
Regulatory affairs
Submissions to competent authorities and ethics committees, including under the CTR and MDR, and ongoing study maintenance.
Medical writing
Protocols, investigator brochures, study reports and clinical documentation.
Feasibility studies
Country and site feasibility, investigator identification and assessment of recruitment potential.
Patient recruitment
Recruitment strategy, site and physician engagement, and enrolment follow-up.
Data management and biostatistics
CRF design, data cleaning, statistical analysis plans and analysis, with CROPHA as your single point of contact and full oversight of deliverables.
Packaging and labelling
Coordination of investigational product packaging and labelling.
Clinical Documentation
Writing, review and translation of patient-facing and study documents.
- Information sheets and informed consent
- Patient diaries
- Protocols
- Case report forms
- Translation
Patient recruitment
Connecting the right patients with your study
Recruitment remains one of the main causes of delay in clinical research.
CROPHA helps sponsors, CROs and sites build realistic recruitment strategies from the feasibility stage onwards, adapted to the therapeutic area, the target population and the participating sites.
Recruitment feasibility
Estimating realistic enrolment before sites are selected.
Site and physician engagement
Involving referring physicians and supporting sites throughout enrolment.
Recruitment monitoring
Tracking enrolment and adjusting the strategy early when targets are at risk.
Innovation in patient referral
P-REFER-P
Drawing on its operational experience, CROPHA is developing P-REFER-P, a physician-led referral approach designed to help clinical trials reach potentially eligible patients through their treating physicians.
Contact us to learn moreMedical devices
Medical device clinical investigations
Clinical research support for medical device studies, conducted in line with ISO 14155 and European regulatory requirements.
- Pre- and post-market clinical investigations
- Clinical investigation plans and documentation
- Regulatory and ethics committee submissions under the MDR
- Monitoring and project management
About CROPHA
Expertise that stays close to the field
CROPHA is an experienced, flexible team supported by a network of experienced local professionals in Europe. Our senior staff remain directly involved in monitoring and study delivery, so the expertise you contract is the expertise working on your study.
Founder and Managing Director
Dr Luc Moriau
Luc Moriau has 28 years of experience in clinical research, spanning clinical monitoring, project management and CRO leadership.
He founded CROPHA in 2005 to offer sponsors a flexible, responsive alternative combining operational rigour with a pragmatic approach to study delivery.
- PhD in Life Sciences
- Business Management degree, Université catholique de Louvain
Our vision
Making clinical research more efficient and better connected to patients. We combine operational experience, flexibility and innovation to help sponsors, CROs and sites run their studies effectively, and to address persistent challenges such as patient recruitment.
Our values
- Client commitment
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Integrity and professionalism
- Tailored solutions
Training and resources
Training and clinical resources
CROPHA's historical expertise in CRA development remains available to sponsors and CROs who need qualified, operational monitoring staff.
01
GCP and ISO 14155 training
Group sessions of up to 12 participants at the APTASKIL Learning Centre in Seneffe, or on your premises.
02
CRA coaching and online support
On-the-job guidance after training.
03
CRA assessment
Web-based evaluation of competencies and performance.
04
CRA resourcing
Secondment, outsourcing or permanent placement.
Training venue
APTASKIL Learning Centre, Seneffe
Up to 12 participants per session, or on your premises.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Scope, timelines and service levels are confirmed in each proposal.
Can CROPHA manage an entire clinical study? +
Yes. CROPHA provides full-service delivery for Phase I and II studies, and can also take on selected activities as functional services.
Which study phases do you support? +
Full service covers Phase I and II. For other phases, CROPHA provides functional services such as monitoring, regulatory support or medical writing.
Do you conduct medical device investigations? +
Yes. CROPHA supports pre- and post-market clinical investigations in line with ISO 14155 and the EU MDR.
In which countries can you run studies? +
CROPHA conducts clinical studies primarily in Europe. In each country, we work with experienced local teams who know the language, the regulatory environment and the investigational sites. Country coverage is confirmed for each project at the feasibility stage.
How do you support patient recruitment? +
From feasibility onwards, we help build a realistic recruitment strategy, engage sites and referring physicians, and track enrolment so the strategy can be adjusted early.
Can you work alongside our CRO or internal team? +
Yes. Many projects combine CROPHA's functional services with a sponsor's or CRO's own teams.
Who performs data management and biostatistics? +
These activities are carried out by trusted partners, coordinated by CROPHA, which remains your single point of contact.
Do you still provide CRA training and resourcing? +
Yes. GCP and ISO 14155 training, CRA coaching, assessment and resourcing remain available.
Contact
Let's discuss your study
Tell us about your project, your timelines and where you need support. We will help you clarify the scope before you commit resources.
info@cropha.com Clos de Profondval 15
1490 Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium
1490 Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium