Newsletter | September 24, 2025

09.24.25 -- RFK Jr. Wants Every American Wearing A Wearable. How Can Pharma Build A Business Around It?

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DECENTRALIZED TRIALS

RFK Jr. Wants Every American Wearing A Wearable. How Can Pharma Build A Business Around It?

The timing is now for pharma to be all-in on using wearables as their new business strategy, says Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) Director of Partnerships Smit Patel, PharmD.

Survey Says Mobile Nurse Visits Have A Place In Clinical Trials

Discover how mobile visits are transforming clinical trials by reducing barriers to participation, enhancing diversity, and bringing studies closer to patients and their communities.

Choosing A Digital Health Sensor Partner In Clinical Trials

Explore what your organization should consider when selecting a digital health partner and monitoring solutions for your clinical trial.

Decentralized Trials Support: Direct-To-Patient Supply Management

Direct-to-patient shipments are reshaping decentralized trials by placing patient convenience at the center of study design.

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TRIAL MANAGEMENT

Rethinking CRO Deposits: Russell's Alternative To Frozen Capital

Instead of handing CROs a hefty security deposit — often $500K to $1M locked away for years — Russell Hayward negotiated milestone-based payments. He warns that traditional deposits tie up capital, can’t be expensed, and deliver no return, making them a major risk for small biotechs.

Advancing Ovarian Cancer Therapies: Research Trends And Challenges

Ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic malignancies. Successful clinical trials in this space demand deep therapeutic expertise, operational agility, and global coordination.

Is Your Clinical Research Site GCP-Ready?

By fostering a culture of continuous improvement through internal audits, clinical research sites can identify non-compliance issues and enhance their research practices.

GLP‑1 Clinical Trial Eye Safety: Semaglutide Eye Risks

While GLP-1 receptor agonists offer significant health benefits, proactive eye care and vigilance are essential to mitigate the risk of irreversible ocular conditions.

Completed Trials Climb At Faster Pace

In 2024, the number of industry-sponsored clinical trials reaching completion accelerated significantly. Explore the trial counts and rankings, top 5 diseases for trials, and more.

LBPs: Unique Quality, Manufacturing, And Nonclinical Considerations

Live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) are emerging as a dynamic area of drug development, and their development demands tailored strategies that address both manufacturing and nonclinical complexities.

Evaluating Adaptive Trials: Do They Align With Your Study's Goals?

In this short video as Robin Bliss, Vice President, Strategic Consulting at Veristat, shares four key questions that she likes to ask when planning an adaptive design clinical trial.

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