Newsletter | November 19, 2025

11.19.25 -- The Real Story Behind SOGI Data

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DECENTRALIZED TRIALS

4 Steps To Make A Business Case For Digital Endpoints

Guest Column | By Anita Burrell, Anita Burrell Consulting LLC

Anita Burrell explains how to build a business case for including digital endpoints and the elements to consider.

Propelling Research Forward With Healthcare-First Sites

Article | Elligo Health Research

The future of clinical research is optimized trials: research optimized for patient comfort and access. Explore how optimized trials can transform your research approach and improve patient engagement.

TRIAL MANAGEMENT

The Real Story Behind SOGI Data

Embedded Video | By Clinical Leader Live

In this clip, Dr. Jessica Brecher of Tectonic Therapeutic reveals why many trial sites refuse to activate sexual-orientation and gender-identity (SOGI) questions — from investigator discomfort to patient fears — and why collecting these data is scientifically essential.

Navigating Project Optimus And The Oncology Development Landscape

White Paper | Catalyst Oncology

Project Optimus and adaptive trial designs are reshaping oncology development, improving patient outcomes, and streamlining approval pathways.

Empowering Patients With Self-Administration Drug Delivery Devices

Article | By Bill Welch, PCI Pharma Services

Discover how these devices offer solutions to the challenges of precise dosing, patient compliance, retention, and safety, uplifting the overall trial experience and providing real world insights.

What's Next For Global Drug Development? What To Know

Podcast | Novotech

Explore how early-stage sponsors can adapt to dynamic changes, including new FDA initiatives such as AI-driven reviews and user fee changes. It is important to design trials with a global perspective.

Global Literature Monitoring For Regulatory-Grade Safety Intelligence

Brochure | Ergomed Clinical Research

Enlist an expert team for your end-to-end literature surveillance solutions, utilizing advanced tools and tailored strategies to deliver compliant, audit-ready outputs aligned with global requirements.

Optimize Your Clinical Supply Chain With Intelligent Forecasting

Brochure | Signant Health

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