OUR SERVICESClinical Safety
& Trial Feasibility
Preparing research teams for high-risk, early-phase trials
Early-phase and high-acuity clinical trials demand more than protocol knowledge. They require teams who are prepared, coordinated and confident in managing real clinical risk. At Gordon & Franklin, we help research teams translate complex protocols into safe clinical practice.
Why It Matters
THE PROBLEM
Modern clinical trials, particularly Phase I and first-in-human studies, involve:
– Novel therapies with unpredictable toxicity profiles
– Rapid decision escalation under pressure
– Multidisciplinary teams working across clinical and research roles
Despite this, many teams:
– Receive protocol training but do not rehearse real clinical scenarios
– Lack confidence in managing Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
– Experience variability in clinical decision-making and escalation
In this context, preparation marks the difference between theoretical compliance and actual safety, particularly in situations that require teams to respond decisively under real clinical pressure.
How We Can Help
THE SOLUTION
We provide clinically focused training and preparedness support for research teams across Phase I trial delivery, protocol-specific safety education, SAE simulation, and emergency response in research settings.
Our work is designed to strengthen the clinical capability of teams operating in complex research environments, where early recognition of deterioration, timely escalation, and effective multidisciplinary coordination are essential to participant safety.
This includes supporting staff to identify and respond to acute toxicity, serious adverse events, and other high-risk clinical scenarios with greater confidence, consistency, and clarity. We work with CROs, pharmaceutical sponsors, Phase I units, oncology research centres, academic clinical trial units, and NHS research delivery teams.
What Makes This Different
THE DIFFERENCE
Most training focuses solely on protocol compliance, often leaving gaps in clinical judgement, escalation under pressure, and the practical management of adverse events in real-world settings.
We also focus is on:
✔ What happens when things don’t go to plan
✔ How teams respond under pressure
✔ How clinical decisions are actually made
Through our work together, your teams will build greater clinical confidence, strengthen escalation decision-making, enhance the safe management of adverse events, and support more consistent study delivery across sites. Delivery is flexible and typically includes virtual training sessions, investigator meeting education, study start-up workshops, recorded learning modules, scenario-based simulation sessions, and ongoing advisory support.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work at the intersection of clinical safety, medical education, and clinical research delivery. Our consultancy is led and clinically supervised by our Clinical Director, Franklin D. Gordon, whose background includes anaesthetic and perioperative practice, resuscitation leadership and emergency care, early-phase clinical research including first-in-human studies, and academic teaching and multidisciplinary training. This combination allows us to support research teams not only with protocol-specific education, but also with the clinical preparedness needed to recognise deterioration early, escalate appropriately, and respond effectively in complex research environments. We support teams across the UK and Europe, working flexibly across different healthcare systems.
Our fees vary depending on the scope, complexity, and level of customisation required. As a guide, protocol safety training typically ranges from £2,000 to £5,000, simulation-based training from £5,000 to £10,000, and a full Phase I readiness programme from £8,000 to £20,000. We are happy to discuss your requirements and provide a tailored proposal based on the needs of your team or study.
Gordon & Franklin is likely to be a great fit for your organisation if you are looking for clinically grounded support that goes beyond protocol compliance alone. Our work is particularly relevant for institutions involved in early phase research, complex clinical trial delivery, simulation-based training, patient safety, or multidisciplinary education, especially where teams need greater confidence in recognising deterioration, escalating concerns, and responding safely under pressure. We are likely to add most value where there is a need to strengthen clinical preparedness, improve consistency across teams or sites, or bridge the gap between research delivery and real-world clinical decision-making.
You can book a consultation by clicking on the “BOOK A CONSULTATION” button on our contact page. Our Clinical Director will be happy to discuss your specific needs and how our services can benefit your healthcare institution.
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