Site Management/Investigator Payments Featured Articles
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Patient Diversity In Clinical Trials: How To Meet The Need
7/7/2022
The study participants in clinical trials are often homogenous. Although 39% of the U.S. population is composed of people of color, they account for less than 16% of those in clinical trials. Black patients account for only 5% of clinical trial participants in the U.S. This article dives into the topic and shares seven action items for improving diversity.
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CVS Health Wants To Be Your New Clinical Research Site
7/6/2022
CVS has been a well-regarded and recognized healthcare brand that started as a pharmacy but has since migrated into a recognized and trusted healthcare company. Now CVS is hoping to expand the relationship it has with patients by moving closer into primary care and clinical trials.
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Latin America’s Landscape For Medtech Clinical Trials
7/5/2022
This article examines the need to conduct medtech clinical trials outside the U.S. and explores the growth of these trials in Latin America, particularly in Colombia and Paraguay. It also addresses critical success factors and provides recommendations to ensure cost-effective, ethical, and quality EFS and FIH medtech clinical trials in the region.
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The Opportunities For Conducting Vaccine Clinical Research In Latin America
6/28/2022
A few decades ago, the development of global clinical research that integrates low- and middle-income countries was considered a dream. Now it is a pressing need. This article discusses the history of vaccine research in Latin America, how the region could help solve the vaccine clinical trial diversity problem in the U.S., and why the region is a desirable destination for such clinical research.
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Decentralized Clinical Trials: Key Considerations For Sites & PIs
6/21/2022
As we work to harness the benefits of hybrid and DCTs, sites and investigators must have processes that allow for the acceptance of DCTs and successful implementation. As these policies are under development, the vital viewpoints of sites and PIs are largely overlooked. This article shares these vital viewpoints of sites and PIs.
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Clinical Trial Duration Trends & The Study Closeout Gap
6/14/2022
Clinical study durations are increasing. Contributing significantly is what we will refer to as a study closeout gap. Is your company positioned to reverse this trend and reduce time to market for your new drugs and therapies? This article explores study duration data as well as related labor challenges and macroeconomic trends.
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Improving Diversity In Clinical Trials With A Community-Based Approach
6/9/2022
Executives of clinical trial sponsors and CROs must acknowledge that the current system fosters inequities such as decreased access and poorer healthcare outcomes for historically underserved patient populations. By committing to a community-based approach to enhance clinical trial diversity, we can further enable improved healthcare outcomes for all.
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The Supply & Demand For Clinical Trial Staffing In 2022 & Beyond
5/5/2022
The clinical trial staffing market is a high-margin market due to increasing numbers of clinical trials globally and high demand for resources. With the ongoing shortage of CRAs and those in other clinical operations roles, it is important for pharma companies to understand the current trends and how technology providers can help you tackle the attrition problem and manage the growing demand.
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How To Create An Effective Clinical Supply Visual Dashboard
4/5/2022
It is challenging to keep track of inventory positions at clinical sites, depots, and clinical packaging organizations. Randomization and trial supply management (RTSM) systems do not encapsulate all the necessary data. It is vital to have an internal central inventory system that maintains oversight of the IP inventory from start to finish and to manage resupplies.
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2021 Clinical Research Site Survey Findings: A Year In Flux
3/24/2022
Since its inception in 2012, the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) has conducted an annual survey of clinical research site community members to derive insights, reveal trends, and ensure the site perspective is represented. This article summarizes the 2021 survey's findings.