Circuit Clinical and Lightship Announce Strategic Merger in Clinical Research

Circuit Clinical Solutions Inc. and Lightship Inc. have announced a strategic merger to create a unified entity in the clinical trial delivery industry. This merger is seen as a vital step in consolidating the industry and setting new standards for scale, access, and innovation. The combined organization leverages Lightship's expertise in hybrid trial models and mobile care, alongside Circuit Clinical's strengths in community-based site networks and patient engagement, to offer comprehensive solutions for sponsors, CROs, and patients. Co-CEOs David MacMurchy and Dr. Irfan Khan emphasize the milestone nature of this collaboration and the potential it holds for enhancing clinical research outcomes. Both companies will maintain their existing brand identities in the interim, with a new unified name to be announced later.