Headlands Research Acquires Clinical Trials Research (CTR)
July 1, 2026
Headlands Research announced the acquisition of Clinical Trials Research (CTR), a privately owned clinical research organization with locations in Sacramento and Lincoln, California. The sites will be rebranded as Headlands Research – Sacramento and Headlands Research – CTR Lincoln, expanding Headlands’ California presence and cardiometabolic therapeutic area capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Headlands Research, THL Partners (mentioned as backing Headlands Research)
- Targets
- Clinical Trials Research (CTR)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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