PPD introduces new mobile application for clinical trial searches

PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPDI) today announced it has launched its new Clinical Trials Mobile application for use on Apple^® iPad™ and Apple^® iPhone™ devices to help potential clinical research participants and investigators find clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

The application provides quick and advanced keyword search menus, allowing users to search the U.S. National Library of Medicine ClinicalTrials.gov database of more than 100,000 global clinical trials. Users can customize their search by location, gender, age and other search criteria. The application gives users details about specific trials such as eligibility criteria, trial locations and contact information. Trial searches can be saved for future reference and detailed trial information can be sent via email.

In addition, investigators and potential U.S.-based clinical trial participants can register in PPD's ClinicalTrials.com database to be alerted as new clinical trials become available that meet their specific criteria.

"Mobile devices have become important tools for potential patients and investigators in their search for clinical trials targeted toward a specific disease," said Mike Wilkinson, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief information officer for PPD. "PPD is focused on delivering new technologies that educate these groups about the opportunities available to them and making the search for finding clinical trials an easier, more efficient process."

PPD's Clinical Trials Mobile application is available for download free of charge at the Apple^® iTunes™ store by searching "PPD." PPD will demo the application at the 20^th Annual Partnerships in Clinical Trials Conference being held 30 March-1 April in Phoenix. Participants can stop by PPD Booth No. 601 for a demonstration.

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing drug discovery, development and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 44 countries and more than 11,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics and maximize the returns on their R&D investments. For more information, visit www.ppdi.com.