Newsletter | April 6, 2026

04.06.26 -- Do We Still Need To "Save" Our Sites?

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Smart Sourcing: Patient Recruitment & Retention Showcase, a virtual event for clinical teams to explore and compare top patient recruitment and engagement partners. Expect live, side-by-side comparisons, real-time Q&A, and practical insights to boost enrollment, diversity, and retention. Ideal for Clinical Ops, Site Engagement, and Vendor Management teams. Leave with a vetted shortlist of partners and actionable takeaways—without the time, cost, or travel of traditional conferences.

CLINICAL SITES

Do We Still Need To "Save" Our Sites?

Budget negotiations, sponsor expectations, operational pressures, and burnout all remained front-and-center concerns at this year's Save Our Sites (SOS) conference. In this recap, I share key takeaways from the sessions I attended — including practical budgeting advice, sponsor “turn-offs,” and a few unbelievable (but true) sponsor horror stories — along with why gatherings like SOS still matter for the site community.

Site Management Support To Investigational Sites

Rare disease trials demand specialized site support. Explore how tailored site management practices can improve consistency, data quality, and patient engagement in complex clinical studies.

The Site Playbook: Start Smart, Finish Fast

Clinical research sites often face ophthalmic endpoint challenges, causing delays, deviations, dropouts, and burnout. Check out the four-step framework to overcome these issues efficiently.

Study Analysis – Site Payment Automation

By removing administrative bottlenecks, see how automation improves cash flow for sites, reduces operational burden for sponsors, and supports smoother, more predictable trial execution.

Why Should Site Agility Be Your Next Competitive Advantage?

Maximize your trial agility by replacing slow, linear start-ups with parallel workflows and rapid SLAs. Partnering with agile sites secures a commercial edge and predictable timelines.

PATIENT CENTRICITY

Clinical Trials Need Fewer Barriers And More Humans

At the SCOPE Summit, Tina Karunaratne and Elizabeth Tabor discussed the gaps that still limit clinical trial access — from patient navigation and education to the need for real human support alongside AI tools. They also highlighted the importance of networking, professional visibility, and moving beyond conference talking points to actionable solutions that connect both patients and the people who make research possible.

Decentralized, Community-Based Solutions Driving Women's Healthcare

Clinical trials should reflect the affected population by reducing participation barriers and bringing trials to patients to increase inclusion and improve real-world data.

Why Community-Rooted Recruitment Is The Future Of Clinical Trials

Despite clinical trial awareness campaigns and site expansions, trials continue to fall short in reaching the patients who need them most, resulting in a shift toward community-rooted recruitment.

Remove This Top Barrier And Stop Losing Clinical Trial Participants

Comprehensive travel and concierge support removes barriers to clinical trial participation, easing burdens for patients and sites while boosting retention and research outcomes.

The Human Side Of Adherence: Empowering Patients And Caregivers

Patient adherence remains one of the biggest barriers to trial success, but what if the key to solving it lies just beyond the patient?

PATIENT RECRUITMENT

How Keenova Reignited A Stalled Trial

When a difficult-to-enroll Phase 3 study stalled, Keenova found momentum not through new technology but through relationships, collaboration, and fair site support. By listening to site feedback, rethinking communication, empowering peer learning, and revisiting compensation, the team transformed engagement and enrollment. 

Eligibility Criteria For Successful Retinal Study Delivery

Clear eligibility criteria drive retinal trial success. Explore how strategic design improves recruitment, safeguards data integrity, and meets compliance for studies on complex ocular conditions.

Rescue Studies: Get Patient Recruitment Back On Track

What is a rescue study, and how can direct-to-patient digital recruitment be employed to rapidly boost recruitment and enrollment?

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