MTZ Clinical Research powered by Pratia

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Full-service clinical research from our Phase I flagship site in Warsaw

MTZ Clinical Research powered by Pratia is a dedicated clinical research site in Warsaw, Poland, with extensive experience in healthy volunteer and early-phase studies, including bioequivalence, Proof-of-Concept, PK/PD, SAD and MAD studies, special populations and tobacco risk evaluation.

The site also supports Phase II–III clinical studies across a broad range of therapeutic areas, combining experienced research teams with dedicated clinical, pharmacy and laboratory infrastructure.

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Our services and focus areas

MTZ Clinical Research provides clinical research support across strategy, study execution, regulatory activities, data management and pharmacokinetics, with a strong focus on early-phase and specialized clinical research.

Early Phase

Support for early clinical development, including First-in-Human, SAD, MAD and PK/PD studies.

Bioequivalence & Bioavailability

Experience in bioequivalence, bioavailability and biosimilar research involving healthy volunteers and patients.

Proof-of-Concept & Drug Interaction Studies

Clinical research capabilities covering Proof-of-Concept, food-effect and Drug-Drug Interaction studies.

Special Populations

Experience with selected populations, including healthy male and female volunteers, participants with hepatic impairment and smokers.

Phase I/II/III across various indications

Experience in conducting Phase I, II and III clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas.

Research areas

MTZ Pratia can support studies in the vast majority of therapeutic areas with over 85% of all indications covered, including:

  • Oncology

  • Hematooncology

  • Cardiovascular

  • Nephrology

  • Dermatology

  • Rheumatology

  • Vaccines

  • Gastrology

  • Urology

  • Pulmonology

  • Hematology

  • Metabolic diseases

  • Pediatrics

  • Diabetology

  • Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Neurology

  • Neonatology

  • Endocrinology

  • Allergology

  • Radiology

  • Immunology

  • Pain treatment

  • Gynecology

  • Laryngology

  • Technology

  • Psychiatry

  • Sleep disorders

  • Medical devices

  • Hepatic impairment

Purpose-built clinical research infrastructure

MTZ operates from a 2,000 sq. m. registered hospital facility in Warsaw, bringing together clinical research space, overnight capacity, a Hospital Pharmacy and a Medical Analysis Laboratory within one research environment.

The facility includes equipment and capabilities such as:

  • spirometry and ultrasound;

  • infusion pumps;

  • 12-lead ECG machines;

  • IMP storage refrigerators;

  • -20°C and -70°C freezers;

  • refrigerated centrifuges for sample processing;

  • spectrophotometry;

  • access to dry ice;

  • dedicated facilities supporting smoking-related studies.

Our comprehensive clinical analysis capabilities:

  • four automated analyzers, including the advanced Roche Cobas 8000 system;

  • testing of liver function, creatinine, biochemistry, and electrolytes;

  • dedicated hematology analyzers for reliable blood parameter analysis;

  • microscopic and physicochemical urine testing.

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Specialized nicotine research capabilities

MTZ has extensive experience in clinical trials involving nicotine products and tobacco risk evaluation. Dedicated facilities and an experienced research team support the specific operational requirements of these studies. The site's capabilities include research on:

heated tobacco products

nicotine gum

electronic cigarettes / ENDS

tobacco risk evaluation

smoking cessation

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Proven research experience

Our research experience is reflected in the number:

7,500+ randomized volunteers

480+ studies conducted

74 audits

12,000 volunteers in database

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Experienced multidisciplinary study team

MTZ's dedicated research team combines investigators, medical professionals, research nurses, coordinators and pharmacists required to conduct complex clinical studies. The team includes:

15 Principal Investigators

20 experienced Sub-Investigators

30 Research Nurses

12 Study Coordinators

3 Pharmacists

Quality & Security

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Quality Management

Our Quality Management System is based on:

  • Polish and EU legal requirements;

  • current GCP requirements;

  • applicable EU standards;

  • ISO 9001:2015.

MTZ first obtained ISO 9001 certification in 2009. The current certification confirms compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and covers contracted clinical trial activities as well as laboratory diagnostic services provided within MTZ Clinical Research powered by Pratia.

Inspections & Audits

MTZ has extensive experience with external oversight and quality review.

In recent years, the site has undergone:

  • 2 FDA routine regulatory inspections;

  • 2 Polish routine regulatory inspections;

  • 25 audits conducted before, during and after clinical studies.

The inspections included review of bioequivalence and Phase III study conduct and confirmed compliance with GCP, local regulations and study protocols.

GCP Training & Accreditation

MTZ implements the ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice for Investigators and Site Personnel training program for its employees.

The program is accredited by GCPpi and TransCelerate BioPharma Inc.

Information Security

MTZ applies security procedures aligned with PN ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and internal company policies.

Industry Engagement

MTZ Clinical Research powered by Pratia is a member of the Society of Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global organization representing clinical research site interests.

Key milestones

Our history

2002

MTZ Clinical Research is founded in Warsaw

The company begins developing its clinical research operations and builds its own medical site.

2003

First Bioavailability Study

The research site conducts its first bioavailability study.

2004

First Phase I Study and Subject Database Registration

MTZ completes its first Phase I clinical trial and officially registers its participant database.

2008

Transition to CRO and Early-Stage Focus

MTZ begins operating as a Contract Research Organization (CRO), makes an executive decision to focus on early-stage studies, and creates an independent Quality Assurance Department.

2009

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification

The site obtains the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certificate from UKAS-accredited DAS Certification Ltd.

2010

Expansion into Oncology and Pharmacy Unit Opening

MTZ extends its services to include oncological product studies and opens an on-site Pharmacy Unit equipped with a laminar flow cabinet.

2013

Registration of the Medical Analysis Laboratory

MTZ officially registers its in-house Medical Analysis Laboratory.

2014

Second Polish Regulatory Inspection and ISO Extension

The facility undergoes a second routine regulatory inspection by Polish authorities and extends its ISO certification to cover medical services within its Laboratory of Medical Analysis.

2015

SCRS Membership and ISO Recertification

MTZ Clinical Research becomes a member of the Society of Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), secures ISO recertification until 2018 following a successful audit.

2017

First FDA Inspection

While celebrating 15 years of operations, MTZ undergoes its first regulatory inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

2018

ISO 9001:2015 Recertification

Following a successfully passed audit, the facility is recertified under the ISO 9001:2015 standard until 2021.

2021

Acquisition by Pratia and Quality Awards

Pratia (part of the Neuca Group) acquires 100% of MTZ Clinical Research shares, and the company wins the Polish Quality Award 2021 as well as the Symbol of Synergy of Science and Business award.

2022

Merger with Pratia, Second FDA Inspection, and New Location

MTZ formally merges with Pratia to operate as "MTZ Clinical Research powered by Pratia," undergoes its second FDA inspection, and relocates to a new Clinical Research Center.

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