Newsletter | June 17, 2026

06.17.26 -- Reducing Complexity Across The Clinical Trial Lifecycle

DECENTRALIZED TRIALS

The Rise — And Stall — Of Retail Pharmacy Clinical Trials

As rumors swirl that Walgreens may be reassessing its clinical trials business, this article explores a broader trend: why major retail pharmacy chains like CVS, Walmart, and Kroger have struggled to make the model work at scale.

Flexible Supply Strategies For Complex Clinical Trials

Explore how demand-led, decentralized clinical supply models are reshaping complex trials by reducing waste, accelerating timelines, and advancing patient-centric access to investigational therapies.

TRIAL MANAGEMENT

Designing Trials Patients Can Actually Complete: Lessons From The SWIFT Deep TMS Study

Being time conscious and attuned to patient needs are two contributing factors to trials that recruit and retain patients for the duration.

Ways To Avoid Rescue Trials From The Start

What pushes a study into rescue mode? Explore the common causes of trial delays and how to address them before they impact timelines and outcomes.

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.

Rare Disease Development: Navigate Population And Protocols

Learn how you can navigate the complexity of rare disease development with flexible trial design, integrated regulatory strategy, and data-driven execution built for small populations and global programs.

Why Open API Architecture Matters In Clinical Research

Clinical trials need flexible workflows, but layered integrations add complexity. Open APIs enable real-time data exchange so processes adapt without fragile dependencies or added overhead.

RTSM Misalignment Hiding In Your Clinical Trial Protocol

Unclear protocol details can quickly create problems across a clinical trial, but bringing in experienced systems thinkers early to identify gaps before they create downstream issues can help.

Evolving IRT For Today's Trials

Interactive Response Technology is evolving beyond traditional randomization and trial supply management to help guide protocol workflows in increasingly complex studies.

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