Facilities

During your stay at our research center, there is plenty of room to unwind. Whether you prefer relaxing together with other participants or enjoying some quiet time on your own, you set the pace.

In our inviting relaxation areas, you can enjoy:

• A wide selection of board games
• Magazines and newspapers
• TV and comfortable lounge seating
• Pool table
• Free, unlimited Wi-Fi
• An outdoor terrace to get some fresh air (if the study allows)

Of course, you are also welcome to bring your own entertainment from home. Will you watch a series on your tablet, or curl up with a good book?

SGS CPU has three residential units, each with its own atmosphere and advantages. What they all share is a stylish, comfortable design and all the facilities needed to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Below is a clear overview.

• Unit with 64 beds in rooms for 2 to 8 people. Communal bathroom with separate showers. Sociable dining and relaxation space with sunny patio. 
• Unit with 30 beds in individual en-suite rooms. Modern dining and relaxation space with various skylights.  
• Unit with 16 beds in individual en-suite rooms. Tastefully decorated dining and relaxation space with sunny patio.  

Additional facilities

• Automatically adjustable beds for extra comfort
• Personal lockers and ample storage space
• Free, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the building
• ​​​​​​​Meals included

​​​​​Good to know: please bring your own toiletries and towels.

Are you visiting for a screening visit, an inhouse stay, or follow-up assessments? Our reception staff are ready to give you a warm welcome and help you get started right away. Please be sure to bring your ID card for registration. You can also have your parking ticket validated free of charge at reception.

On the ground floor you will find the “screening and return” unit: a place with a constant flow of pioneers throughout the day. Participants visit for short appointments before, during, or after a study. From the moment you step inside, it is clear that you are in a true research center.

Your screening visit: the start of your study

If you come in for a screening visit, this is usually your first introduction to a specific study at SGS CPU. A physician welcomes you in one of the examination rooms and clearly explains what the study involves and how it will proceed. You will have ample opportunity to ask questions.

Only once everything is fully clear and the informed consent form has been signed by both you and the physician will the medical assessments be carried out by the medical team on the same unit. Important to know: participation is always voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.

Ambulatory visits and follow-up assessments

During the study, ambulatory visits may also be scheduled in the screening and return unit. These short visits are always explained in advance at the start of the study.

Finally, every clinical drug study concludes with an end-of-study assessment on the ground floor. The medical team repeats certain tests to confirm that your health has not been negatively affected by participation.

The studies conducted within our facility support the development of new medicines. As these products are still in the research phase, they must be stored and prepared under strictly controlled conditions. All study medication, from tablets to injections, is therefore prepared in our pharmacy and dispensed per study participant by an extensive team of experienced pharmacists. In addition, our production area meets the highest standards and is strictly monitored and validated to ensure safety at all times.

During various phases of a study, different samples are collected from participants to obtain a clear picture of their health status. These may include blood and urine, as well as other bodily fluids.

Our laboratories are fully equipped to prepare, process, and properly store these samples in accordance with study-specific requirements. SGS CPU has one large, centrally located laboratory and several smaller labs distributed across the units. In addition, specialized storage areas are available to keep samples under the appropriate conditions.