08:50 AM EDT, 03/24/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Icon (ICLR) said Tuesday it has signed a definitive partnership agreement with Advarra to develop a new connected site network model for clinical trials.

Under the partnership, Icon said it will integrate its clinical trial technology with Advarra's Clinical Trial Management Systems, electronic Investigator Site File, and eSource systems.

Icon said the partnership is aimed at lowering administrative friction, boosting study startup, and increasing participation in clinical trials.

Additionally, Icon said it will also receive operational intelligence from Advarra's data and AI platform, Braid, which will support protocol design, forecasting, study planning, research site identification, and feasibility decisions.