Newsletter | October 17, 2025

10.17.25 -- Stop Protocol Amendments Before They Start

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CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS

Stop Protocol Amendments Before They Start

Julie Smiley of CDISC explains how digital protocols can revolutionize protocol feasibility by running eligibility criteria through EHR systems to identify potential patient populations up front. She discusses how this approach addresses the major cause of protocol amendments — patients not meeting eligibility criteria — and supports quality by design principles.

AI Maturity In Clinical Development

The future of clinical research relies on operationalizing AI in a scalable, sustainable manner, ensuring that both technological and human factors are harmonized in this transformative journey.

Trends In Clinical Trials In 2025: Navigating A Transformative Landscape

In 2025, it is likely the clinical trial landscape will be shaped by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), evolving recruitment strategies, and a renewed focus on equitable access.

Streamlining Global Respiratory Trial Complexities

Want to see how eCOA solutions can simplify patient-reported data capture and accelerate global trials? Explore implementation strategies, lessons learned, and measurable results.

Reframing Clinical Vendor Selection

Explore a platform that enables seamless vendor selection as well as cross-functional collaboration with built-in templates and tailored question libraries that simplify proposal creation and review.

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TRIAL MONITORING

More Than Just A Monitor: Are You Underutilizing Your CRA?

Clinical Research Referral Club CEO Elizabeth Tabor explains how — if better utilized — CRAs can help improve trial operations, strengthen site-sponsor relationships, and increase the likelihood of a site securing more studies.

The Power Of AI To Improve Clinical Trial Monitoring

By analyzing patient data sets, AI enhances predictive analytics, supports real-time patient alerts, and strengthens continuous monitoring — improving the effectiveness of clinical trial oversight.

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