04. November 2025
10 years of the Outpatient Study Centre (ASZ) at the USB
The DKF study centre for the safe and efficient conduct of clinical studies – a success story
Since its establishment in 2015, the Outpatient Study Centre (ASZ) of the Department of Clinical Research (DKF) situated on the premises of the University Hospital Basel (USB), has provided a state-of-the-art infrastructure for the conduct of clinical studies – from the outpatient care of participants in clinical studies to the processing of biological samples. The centre’s spatial separation from regular hospital operations allows researchers and study participants to benefit from discreet and time-efficient procedures. At the same time, its immediate proximity to the University Hospital Basel ensures that emergency medical care is available at all times.
On site, the DKF's on-site-management team provides comprehensive instruction to study personnel in all relevant procedures and the use of technical equipment, and, where required, offers support in the operational planning and implementation of study programmes. For a decade, the ASZ has thus been contributing to the safe, effective and professional execution of clinical research at the USB.
"Collaboration with the ASZ is outstanding – the team is supportive, solution-oriented and the infrastructure is both professional and well-equipped."
PD Dr. med. Eleonora Seelig, DKF research group leader, Deputy Chief Physician Endocrinology, Diabetology & Metabolism, University Hospital Basel
"The ASZ provides the perfect setting for our Phase I studies! It offers an excellent infrastructure and support services. Without the ASZ, clinical research would be impossible for us."
Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Liechti, DKF Research Group Leader, Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, University Hospital Basel
"The close collaboration with the ASZ is characterized by a high level of professionalism, strong commitment and reliability – from meticulous planning to comprehensive support for the study participants. It is a key partner for the successful implementation of, and ensuring the high academic quality of, our Weed Care study."
Prof. Dr. med. Marc Walter, Project Manager Weed Care Study, Psychiatric Services Aargau (PDAG)
Anniversary reception
On October 30, 2025, the DKF hosted a drinks reception at the ASZ to commemorate its tenth anniversary. The event celebrated not only this milestone, but also a decade of successful collaboration with research groups across a wide range of disciplines.
10 years of ASZ in figures
| 353 | Clinical studies & research projects have been conducted at the ASZ over the past 10 years. Many of these projects extended over several months and covered a wide range of medical disciplines. |
| 43 | Research groups have drawn on the infrastructure and facilities of the ASZ, many of them conducting several studies at the centre. More than half of these research groups are affiliated with the DKF. |
| 18'142 | Patient visits have taken place at the ASZ since 2016. On average, 140 visits were made each month, 7% of which involved an overnight stay. On average, 10 study participants were cared for each month. |
| 85'551 | Hours have been spent looking after study participants in the ASZ over the last 10 years. This corresponds to an average use of 720 hours per month and shows the high utilization and relevance of the centre. |