Our Services
Pharmaka provides end-to-end site activation for psychedelic clinical trials. Every engagement is structured around a fixed scope, defined milestones, and clear expectations for both the site and Pharmaka.
What Pharmaka Delivers
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Assessment of your site's current readiness for psychedelic phase II and III trials, active outreach to sponsors on your behalf, and representation in feasibility conversations and site evaluation visits.
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Preparation and submission support for Schedule I controlled substance licensure. Guidance on physical security requirements, controlled substance storage compliance, and inspection readiness.
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Development of standard operating procedures for drug handling, dosing rooms, and patient monitoring.
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Training for principal investigators, coordinators, and clinical staff on psychedelic clinical trial protocols. Guidance on facilitator recruitment and credentialing, including the mental-health credential requirements for lead & assistant facilitators.
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Pre-audit dry runs, documentation review, and preparation for sponsor site evaluation visits. Real-time support during on-site visits.
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Retainer plus milestone-based pricing. We will work towards getting your site onboarded to at least 1 psychedelic study. Study contingency clause protects both parties if a qualifying study cannot be sourced.
Ideal Site Profile
Active Phase III psychiatric trial history (MDD, GAD, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, etc mental health indication)
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Board-certified psychiatrist or clinical neuroscience PI on staff
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Raters with experience in mental health assessments (e.g. MADRS, CAPS-V, HAM-A, etc.)
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Existing DEA-registered controlled substance handling (any schedule) - nice to have but not necessary
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Physical infrastructure that supports a low-stimulation dosing room with nearby or ideally connected private bathroom
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What We Do Not Do
Patient recruitment or marketing
Clinical trial operations during study conduct
Guarantees of specific study placements
For Networks
Pharmaka also works with clinical research site networks. Multi-site engagements offer tiered volume pricing and include network-level advisory on regulatory strategy, sponsor BD, and audit readiness.
Thinking about bringing psychedelic clinical trials to your research site? Reach out via this form.
Let's talk about where your site stands and what it would take to get there.