ADVANCING CLINICAL RESEARCH— TOGETHER
At Future Options Research, LLC, we’re redefining how clinical research is done in rural America.
As an independent, privately owned research organization, we bridge the growing gap between scientific innovation and patient access by empowering a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to serve as investigators and raters.
OUR MISSION
IS SIMPLE
Deliver high-quality data
Accelerate discovery
Improve patient outcomes across neuroscience, digital therapeutics, and obesity research.
WHY CHOOSE FUTURE OPTIONS RESEARCH?
COLLABORATIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL
We bring together physicians, physician assistants/associates, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other licensed clinicians who are rigorously trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and rater reliability to ensure consistent, accurate data.
RURAL REACH, GLOBAL IMPACT
Our location allows us to connect with diverse, often underrepresented populations – ensuring our data reflects the patients who most need innovation.
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
From protocol design to data delivery, every aspect of our operation is guided by regulatory compliance, scientific integrity, and compassion for our participants.
ADDRESSING THE PHYSICIAN RESEARCHER SHORTAGE
Fewer physicians are entering research every year, and in 2025 it is estimated that there has been a decline in physicians entering research from about 5% to < 2%, annually.
This contributes to a shrinking pool of active investigators in a time or growing trial demand.
By training qualified non-physician professionals to serve as principal investigators, sub-investigators and raters under experienced PIs, we expand capacity without compromising quality.
OUR AREAS OF FOCUS
We conduct studies that explore treatments for mood, anxiety, psychotic, and neurodegenerative disorders. Our team is experienced in cognitive and psychiatric rating scales, with a strong emphasis on inter-rater reliability and participant safety.
NEUROSCIENCE
Digital health is transforming clinical care. We specialize in evaluating FDA-regulated digital therapeutics – software-driven interventions that offer new hope for chronic conditions. Our team understands both clinical outcomes and digital usability, making us an ideal partner for tech-enabled clinical trials.
PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS (PDTs)
Obesity research demands comprehensive assessment – behavioral, biological, and technological. Our team integrates medical management expertise with emerging pharmacologic and digital interventions to support groundbreaking treatments.
OBESITY & METABOLIC HEALTH
OUR MODEL
THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ADVANTAGE
Traditional models rely heavily on physician investigators, but the healthcare landscape is changing. Our approach leverages a team of trained clinicians – including advanced practice providers, psychologists, nurses, and medical assistants – under the leadership of experienced principal investigators.
This team-based model:
- Expands research capacity amid physician shortages
- Reduces site burden and study delays
- Enhances participant engagement and retention
- Maintains rigorous scientific and ethical standards
FOR SPONSORS & CROs
A RELIABLE RURAL RESEARCH PARTNER
Future Options Research offers sponsors access to high-quality data from a traditionally underserved region, with all the rigor and reliability expected of an urban academic site.
We provide:
- Rapid feasibility and patient recruitment
- Flexible study startup timelines
- Centralized rater training and certification
- Experience with hybrid and decentralized trial models
Our reputation for precision, transparency, and dependable communication makes us a trusted partner for Phase II-IV clinical trials.
FOR PARTICIPANTS
BE PART OF MEDICAL PROGRESS
Clinical trials give you access to potential new treatments while helping others in the future.
At Future Options Research, we make participation safe, respectful, and convenient – right here in your community.
Our staff will guide you every step of the way, explaining your options, ensuring you understand your rights, and prioritizing your comfort and safety.
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
To advance medical innovation by expanding access to high-quality clinical research through collaboration, integrity, and community partnership.
OUR VISION
A future where every community, rural or urban, contributes to scientific progress – and benefits from it.