| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 28.06 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 40.33 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 7.52 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
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Clinical Trial Support Services Market Analysis
The Clinical Trials Support Services Market size is estimated at USD 28.06 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 40.33 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.52% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The COVID-19 pandemic affected almost every sector. It had a substantial effect on the clinical trial support services market worldwide. For instance, a research article published in The Lancet, in February 2021, reported that the COVID-19 pandemic tremendously impacted the market for clinical trials, as there was a rising focus on developing new therapeutics or vaccines to treat the COVID-19 disease. The article also reported that an overall increase in the number of clinical trials was observed both in Europe and the United States in 2020 compared to the previous year. Thus, COVID-19 led to the development of new drugs and vaccines that significantly impacted the growth of the market. However, with the emergence of new infectious and chronic diseases, the demand for clinical trial support services may continue to increase over the forecast period.
The major factors propelling the growth of the market are increasing demand for clinical trials in emerging markets due to the high burden of chronic and infectious diseases, high R&D spending of pharmaceutical companies, an increasing number of contract research organizations, and the prevalence of diseases. The rising prevalence of chronic, infectious, and tropical diseases in emerging countries is creating unmet demand for developing novel drugs for treatment, which requires conducting clinical trials. For instance, an article published by Health World Economic Times, in May 2022, reported that India approved over 100 global clinical trials in 2021, 31.6% higher than the number three years ago. Thus, an increase in clinical trials for new drug molecules is expected to drive the growth of the studied market.
An article published by BMJ Open, in January 2022, reported that the registration of clinical trials on the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR) increased Y-o-Y and reached 606 trials in 2020. Hence, with the growing number of clinical trials in the emerging market, the demand for clinical trial support services is expected to increase over the forecast period. The number of individuals suffering from insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and obesity is also increasing rapidly in these regions, which may boost clinical trials for effective medications and treatment.
Various organizations are developing clinical data management tools and systems to handle massive volumes of data. For instance, in February 2021, Clinical Solutions launched the Elluminate clinical trial management system that facilitates quicker and more informed decision-making. Thus, such developments to manage the data and services for clinical trials are likely to increase the demand for clinical trial support services, thereby propelling the market's growth.
The R&D spending of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical devices companies has been steadily increasing over the past few years. These companies plan to develop new systems and databases to manage the services and information related to clinical trials, thereby fueling the growth of the clinical trials support services market. For instance, in Pfizer Inc.'s 2021 annual report, it was reported that the company's R&D expenditure has increased over the years, from USD 9,393 million in 2020 to USD 13,829 million in 2021. Therefore, the increasing spending by companies on R&D activities to accelerate the development of drugs through clinical trials is also expected to have a significant impact on the growth of the studied market.
Due to the increasing demand for clinical trials in emerging markets caused by the high burden of chronic and infectious diseases, high R&D spending of pharmaceutical companies, an increasing number of contract research organizations, and the prevalence of diseases, the market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. However, the lack of an adequate regulatory framework for conducting clinical trials in some countries and stringent regulations for patient enrollment may hamper the growth of the studied market.
Clinical Trial Support Services Market Trends
Phase III Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
Clinical trials in phase III test the novel treatment's efficacy and safety to the accepted standard of care. Phase III trials are primarily concerned with proving and confirming the preliminary data from the earlier trials that the drug is a safe, useful, and effective treatment for the specified indication. These phase III clinical trials are done to evaluate the comparative effect of the new medication over the previous medications available or conducted to confirm and expand on safety and effectiveness results from phase I and II trials.
The National Clinical Trial (NCT) Registry data, updated on clinical trial. gov in November 2022, reported that globally, there are around 12,136 clinical trials in the phase III stage for various indications. The high number of ongoing phase III clinical trials is expected to contribute to the segment's growth during the forecast period.
Strategic partnerships and agreements between key market players are also contributing to the growth of this segment. For instance, in October 2022, Sanofi entered an agreement with the New York-based TrialSpark, which offers a technology-based model for drug development. The partnership will focus on pursuing the acquisition or in-licensing and development of clinical-stage phase II and phase III drug candidates in areas of high and unmet patient needs. Such initiatives of the acquisition of in-licensing activities may lead to the development of more candidates in phase III, driving the segment's growth.
In June 2022, AION Labs, in partnership with BioMed X, launched the Fourth Global Call for Application: Prediction of Clinical Trial Outcome in Cancer Patient Populations. AION Labs' fourth start-up will focus on the development of an AI platform that optimizes the patient population for clinical phase III studies by identifying biomarkers within the existing single-arm early phase I/II data. Such platforms are expected to drive the segment's growth due to the optimization of patients in phase III trials.
Thus, due a high number of clinical trials reported in the phase III segment and the increasing partnerships between key market players, the segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
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North America is Expected to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
North America is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to the maximum number of pharmaceutical firms based in the United States to conduct most of their business and clinical trials, increasing R&D investments, and growing demand for drug development. The increasing clinical studies in the region due to the presence of key market players are also driving the market's growth. For instance, in June 2022, Walgreens launched a clinical trial service to provide pharmaceutical companies with patient recruitment and enrollment services.
The collaborations, partnerships, and mergers between key market players are driving the growth of the market in the region. For instance, in June 2022, Pfizer, MorphoSys, and Incyte entered a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement to investigate the immunotherapeutic combination of Pfizer's TTI-622, a novel SIRPα-Fc fusion protein and Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix) plus lenalidomide in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Thus, such collaborations are driving the growth of the market in the region.
The prevalence of diseases, such as osteoarthritis, has increased significantly in Canada, which is propelling the growth of the market in the region. For instance, a report commissioned by the Arthritis Community Research and Evaluation Unit (ACREU), Canada, reported that around 15% of Canadians aged 20 years and above had osteoarthritis. The report further stated that more than 4 million Canadians, or about 1 in every 7 adults, have osteoarthritis in Canada. Thus, the high burden of orthopedic disorders is expected to boost the demand for the availability and development of therapeutics or medical devices, ultimately garnering clinical trials for the same, which may fuel the overall market's growth.
The increasing cases of infectious diseases is creating a major healthcare burden in Mexico, which is also consistently driving the growth of the market. For instance, an article published in May 2021 reported that the overall seroprevalence of anti-DENV (dengue virus) IgG at enrolment was 19.4%, with the highest seroprevalence rate observed in the adult group in Mexico. Such instances indicate the high prevalence of dengue in the country, which increases the demand for the development of dengue vaccines following clinical trials.
Thus, the increasing cases of chronic and infectious diseases and increased demand for clinical trials, coupled with partnerships between the key market players in the region, are anticipated to significantly boost the growth of the North American clinical trials support services market during the forecast period.
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Clinical Trial Support Services Industry Overview
The clinical trials support services market is fragmented and competitive due to the presence of many companies operating globally and regionally. The competitive landscape includes an analysis of a few international and local companies that hold major market shares, including Charles River Laboratories International Inc., Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Eli Lilly and Company, Icon PLC, Novo Nordisk AS, Parexel International Corporation, Pfizer Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (PPD Inc.), Iqvia Holdings Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Sanofi, and Syneos Health.
Clinical Trial Support Services Market Leaders
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Iqvia Holdings Inc.
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F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
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Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
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Eli Lilly and Company
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Novo Nordisk A/S
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Clinical Trial Support Services Market News
- November 2022: Amgen presented end-of-treatment data from its Phase 2 OCEAN(a)-DOSE study of investigational olpasiran (formerly AMG 890) in adults. It was found that Olpasiran reduced lipoprotein(a) levels by more than 95% in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
- November 2022: AstraZeneca released positive data from two Phase III trials in breast cancer and rare blood disorder, followed by positive topline results from a Phase III trial in ophthalmology.
Clinical Trial Support Services Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, clinical trial support services used by pharmaceutical companies during the clinical trials they conduct, either for the approval of new drug molecules or for the introduction of generics and biosimilars into the market.
The clinical trials support services market is segmented by phase (phase I, phase II, phase III, and phase IV), service type (clinical trial site management, patient recruitment management, assay development, contract manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution services, commercialization, and other service types), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions, globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.
| By Phase | Phase I | ||
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| By Service Types | Clinical Trial Site Management | ||
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| By Geography | North America | United States | |
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| Europe | Germany | ||
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| Asia-Pacific | China | ||
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| Middle East and Africa | GCC | ||
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| South America | Brazil | ||
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Clinical Trial Support Services Market Research FAQs
How big is the Clinical Trials Support Services Market?
The Clinical Trials Support Services Market size is expected to reach USD 28.06 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.52% to reach USD 40.33 billion by 2030.
What is the current Clinical Trials Support Services Market size?
In 2025, the Clinical Trials Support Services Market size is expected to reach USD 28.06 billion.
Who are the key players in Clinical Trials Support Services Market?
Iqvia Holdings Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk A/S are the major companies operating in the Clinical Trials Support Services Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Clinical Trials Support Services Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Clinical Trials Support Services Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Clinical Trials Support Services Market.
What years does this Clinical Trials Support Services Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Clinical Trials Support Services Market size was estimated at USD 25.95 billion. The report covers the Clinical Trials Support Services Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Clinical Trials Support Services Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Clinical Trial Support Services Industry Report
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