Clinical Trials Site Identification – Standing Out By Investing In Quality

By Jennifer Martin, MPH, Director, Site Intelligence, INC Research/inVentiv Health

One of the most common phrases used to describe investigative sites sought after to participate in clinical trials is ‘high quality’. Quality can be somewhat of an elusive term, however. Although the definition is quite clear, ‘quality’ in itself is not always tangible. The quality of a diamond is clearly observed by the level of flawlessness and clarity; however the quality of the ring setting may be more subjective. How do we measure quality when there is no formal scale on which to evaluate? What defines a ‘high quality clinical trial site’?