The acquisition of HillTop Inc. in 2011—a renowned dermatology CRO with a legacy dating back to 1947 — marked a key milestone in expanding Cliantha Research’s global personal care capabilities. Building on this foundation, our India‑based Consumer Research Division, established in 2013, further strengthened our expertise in consumer clinical research.
The division provides comprehensive evaluation services across a broad range of products, including personal care and cosmetic products, nutraceuticals, OTC products, and medical devices. Our scientific capabilities cover product safety and efficacy testing, claim substantiation, consumer insights generation, and marketing claim support.
We deliver end-to-end Consumer Clinical Research solutions through strategically located facilities in Ahmedabad (India), St. Petersburg (USA), and Mississauga(Canada). Backed by a multidisciplinary team of 50+ experienced professionals - including Investigators, Project Managers, Medical Writers, and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) - we deliver reliable, reproducible, and scientifically validated results using globally accepted methodologies.
With extensive operational reach and decades of scientific experience, Cliantha Research offers flexible, end‑to‑end study execution aligned with each product’s claim‑building objectives. Our team manages the complete research lifecycle, including study design, participant recruitment, medical writing, data management, biometrics, and specialized scientific publications, ensuring seamless execution and robust outcomes.
Certified under ISO 9001:2015, we combine deep clinical insight with strong scientific rigor to design research strategies that deliver credibility, regulatory confidence, and consumer trust at every stage of product development.
We offer comprehensive UVA and UVB sun protection testing services to help brands accurately assess the performance of their sunscreen formulations. Our evaluations measure both UVB SPF, which indicates protection against sunburn‑causing UVB rays, and UVA protection, which reflects defense against deeper‑penetrating UVA radiation associated with photoaging.
Using advanced instrumentation and internationally recognized methodologies, we deliver precise, reliable, and reproducible protection metrics tailored to global regulatory expectations. Our services support product development, label claims, and market readiness through:
With scientific expertise and rigorous quality standards, we help brands validate sunscreen performance with confidence.
Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art Walk-In Humidity Chamber, enabling controlled Temperature & Humidity Conditions, allowing standardized, repeatable testing of
With precise environmental control, we validate market claims for Antiperspirant products
Turn consumer experiences into powerful data that drives innovation, credibility, and brand success.
National and International regulatory agencies require that personal care products (cosmetics, natural care, topical drugs, OTC products, home/surface care products or functional food, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, vitamins) available in the market, do not cause harm to human health, when applied under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. Adequate information must be readily available to demonstrate product safety and this information should be kept on file with all other studies, supporting performance product claims.
Cliantha Research delivers end‑to‑end excellence in medical device clinical studies, offering a complete suite of services designed to accelerate development, build strong clinical evidence, and support successful regulatory approvals. Our capabilities include:
Cliantha Research offers a trusted, compliant, and fully integrated ecosystem for medical device clinical studies. Whether your device requires clinical investigations or performance evaluations, Cliantha supports innovators in bringing safe, effective, and reliable medical devices to market with confidence.
Cliantha Research delivers end‑to‑end Real‑World Evidence (RWE) solutions designed to generate meaningful, real‑world insights that support market access, regulatory decision‑making, and product value demonstration. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of RWE activities, including:
Cliantha Research offers a robust and agile ecosystem for high‑quality RWE studies in India. We help sponsors unlock actionable insights, demonstrate real‑world impact, and strengthen the evidence required for regulatory, commercial, and clinical decision‑making.
