Newsletter | March 30, 2026

03.30.26 -- Site Networks Scale For Consistency: Will Efficiency Follow?

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PATIENT RECRUITMENT

4 Steps For Representative Enrollment In Rare Disease Trials

Guest Column | By Mariam Badmus, Gene and Enzyme Therapies

Discover the D.A.T.A. method and its utility in enrolling diverse representative patient populations in rare disease clinical trials.

Leading Recruitment With A Strong Alzheimer's Referral Pool

Case Study | Flourish Research

A strong referral network helped the Gainesville site rapidly recruit pTau217‑positive Alzheimer’s participants while upholding high data quality, boosting enrollment and outperforming other sites.

 

Providing Access To Patients

Video | EmVenio Clinical Research

We believe that delivering meaningful results begins with meeting patients where they are — whether in their homes, within their communities, or in familiar gathering places.

Leveraging Mobile Vision Clinics For Clinical Trial Exams

Video | 20/20 Onsite

Are you considering new options to improve your patient experience and expand your clinical trial's reach? These mobile vision clinics provide a full optometry suite for all types of clinical trials.

CLINICAL SITES

Tekton's CEO On The Growing Power Of Site Networks

From The Editor | By Dan Schell, chief editor, Clinical Leader

Site networks continue to gain momentum as organizations emphasize operational consistency, shared infrastructure, and scale. Tekton Research CEO Corey Collins discusses how collaboration, sponsor dialogue, and real-world pressures like recruitment challenges and study delays are shaping the model — while it remains too early to know whether network-scale approaches will deliver meaningful efficiencies for sponsors.

Driving Attendance At Investigators' Meetings In Clinical Research

Article | Scout

How do planning, logistics, and format decisions influence meeting attendance and engagement?

Transforming Clinical Trial Sites With Research Study Rockstar

Case Study | CSS

This innovative platform streamlines workflows, automates patient communication, and provides intuitive dashboards to address prevalent pain points faced by trial coordinators.

Reduce Rater Variability With Independent Expert Assessments

Brochure | Signant Health

Optimize signal detection in CNS trials by reducing rater variability. Use expert eligibility reviews and AI-augmented monitoring to ensure reliable endpoints and protocol compliance.

PATIENT CENTRICITY

The Problem With Excluding Children From GLP-1 Trials In The U.S.

Guest Column | By Evan P. Nadler, ProCare Consultants and ProCare TeleHealth

In the U.S., roughly 15 million children are obese. But many are excluded from GLP-1 research. Obesity expert Evan Nadler, MD, explains why that's problematic.

Retention Through Intention — Designing Truly Patient-Centric Trials

Article | MRN - Medical Research Network

High drop-out rates threaten clinical trial integrity. Implementing decentralized solutions and proactive support strategies during protocol design can significantly improve patient enrollment and retention.

A 2025 Survey Report Uncovers The Top 5 Clinical Trial Cost Insights

White Paper | Mural Health

In this 2025 survey of over 100 U.S. clinical trial participants and caregivers, we reveal that most individuals join trials seeking life-saving treatment, not financial gain.

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