Newsletter | March 17, 2025

03.17.25 -- Should We Be Paying Clinical Research Participants? A Global Perspective

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Webinar: Inspection Readiness for Decentralized Trials: Lessons from FDA Inspection of Pivotal DCT study

DCTs enhance accessibility by reducing participant burdens like travel and costs. Join us for an overview of a study using DCTs, focusing on the central and local Principal Investigator (PI) roles. Delve into preparations for inspections, including BIMO checklist references, PI interview guidelines, record-keeping requirements, and inspection process details such as agendas, oversight, and follow-up expectations. Click here to learn more.

PATIENT CENTRICITY

Biohaven Refines Epilepsy Trial Design With Patient-Centric Focus

Guest Column | A conversation with Jason T. Lerner, MD, Biohaven

Medical director and clinical lead Jason T. Lerner, MD discusses Biohaven's patient-centric approach to its pediatric epilepsy clinical trials, from reducing visit frequency to offering virtual visits and more.

The Role For Decentralization In Condensing Timelines

Webinar | MRN - Medical Research Network

Discover how prioritizing patient-centricity and decentralization in clinical trials optimizes timelines and budgets, with expert insights into recruitment, attrition, and implementation strategies.

7 Best Practices For Structuring Your Participant Payment

Article | Mural Health

The financial burden of clinical trial participation remains a significant barrier for many patients. To address these challenges, industry leaders are rethinking participant payment structures.

Patient-Centric Research: Enhancing Enrollment, Retention, And More

Webinar | Elligo Health Research

Watch as experts from Elligo discuss the benefits, challenges, and solutions associated with optimized trials. Discover how leveraging these strategies can solve key issues in clinical research.

PATIENT RECRUITMENT

Should We Be Paying Clinical Research Participants? A Global Perspective

Guest Column | By Eduardo F. Motti, MD, Trials & Training

Eduardo F. Motti, MD discusses patient payment from a global perspective, arguing that patient payment isn't thought of the same way around the world as it is in the U.S.

Improving Patient Adherence In Dermatological Practice

Article | By Steven R. Feldman, MD, Ph.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Biorasi

Learn about the barriers and challenges involved in adherence to topical treatments in dermatology practice, as well as the tools and techniques to keep patients on track.

Build Your Diversity Action Plan With AI And Patient Insights

Webinar | Medidata AI

Discover how AI and patient insights can help you build a compliant Diversity Action Plan and overcome barriers to achieve diverse clinical trial enrollment.

How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Effectively Engage With PAOs

Webinar | Ergomed Clinical Research

In this presentation, industry experts explain the role of PAOs, tips for pharmaceutical companies and PAOs to forge strong relationships, and techniques to integrate patient perspectives.

The Scoop On The SCOPE Summit

Article | By Darcy Grabenstein, Citeline

From industry partnerships to patient recruitment to proprietary data, SCOPE 2025 was packed with informational sessions.

Streamlining Phase 1 Trials With The Mobile Vision Pod

Case Study | 20/20 Onsite

A contract research organization formed a partnership to address significant challenges during a Phase 1 clinical trial for a corneal disease treatment through the use of a Mobile Vision Pod.

CLINICAL SITES

4 Crucial Differences Between Early-Phase And Late-Phase Trial Site Selection

Guest Column | By Jeff de Leon, M.D.

Learn the differences between early-phase and late-phase trial site selection, including what makes an ideal site for early-phase trials, where speed, precision, and adaptability are non-negotiable.

Pursuing Breakthrough Therapies For Rare Metabolic Diseases

Case Study | Veristat, Inc.

Explore how a comprehensive clinical trial team expertly coordinated the dosing administration and data review for gene therapy, ensuring meticulous management and streamlined processes.

Insights From The EACT Clinical Trials Site Personnel Webinar

Article | By Kristin Hermann, Scout

Collaboration among clinical research stakeholders is breaking financial barriers to support equitable trial access. Gain insights into EACT and the Clinical Trials Site Personnel Webinar. 

Step Inside IQVIA One Home for Sites

Webinar | IQVIA Technologies

Whether you're a sponsor, site, or technology vendor, now is the time to embrace One Home and join this industry-wide collaboration.

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