Nextrials Leads Electronic Clinical Trials Dialogue; 2005 Industry Event Itinerary to Reinforce Unique Value of Nextrials Prism Electronic Data Capture Software

Nextrials, an electronic clinical trials solutions provider, today announced its 2005 schedule of industry events. Nextrials Prism software accelerates clinical trial data capture and analysis while minimizing research management costs for biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. Its industry agenda in 2005 is to reinforce the unique value of Nextrials Prism electronic data capture software. Industry appearances by Nextrials executives in 2005 include:

— CEO James Rogers presents “Using Your Clinical Data to Manage Your Trial,” April 4 at the DIA Data Management Meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Nextrials will also be exhibiting at the conference (Booth #210)

— VP of Product Development and Data Services, Anthony Costello, chairs the May 16-17 Standards for EDC Conference in Washington, D.C.

— Chief Technology Officer Robert Lyons presents “e-Clinical Case Studies and Standards in Use” on May 17 at the Bio-IT World Expo in Boston. The company will also be exhibiting at the conference (Booth #708)

Additionally, Nextrials will participate in the following industry conferences:

— BIO 2005 Annual International Convention in Philadelphia June 19-22

— Drug Information Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. June 26-29 (Booth #1851)

— Society for Clinical Data Management Fall Conference in San Diego October 9-12

“Our goal for 2005 is to demonstrate how sponsors can use Prism to do more than just data management,” states James Rogers. “Our integrated features like randomization, safety reporting and inventory management add value and reduce costs.”

About Nextrials

Nextrials provides Electronic Data Capture (EDC) software and services that enable biopharmaceutical and medical device companies to accelerate their research while controlling costs. Its flagship application, Prism, integrates numerous features and management tools that allow sponsors to extract maximum value from clinical research data. Nextrials’ commitment to innovative solutions for the life sciences has earned it multiple industry awards and a loyal customer base.

Founded in 1999 by biotech industry veterans and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Nextrials is self-funded with a history of profitable operations. Additional information about the company is available at www.nextrials.com or by contacting Nextrials directly at (925) 355-3000 or info@nextrials.com .