Explore the importance of providing context for decisions in clinical trials to foster improved communication, trust, and success. “Why” seems to be at the center of what we do. Kids are always asking, “Why, Mom?” Lean Fundamentals teaches us the 5 Whys, and Simon Sinek…
The 2023 Global Site Solutions Summit successfully brought clinical trial sites, sponsors, CROs, and vendors together to express concerns and develop comprehensive solutions. Like most of you, I’ve attended many conferences related to the clinical trial industry. Some would say too many! But anyone expecting…
Clinical trial recruitment and patient engagement practices have evolved and so has clinical trial technology. What does the future look like? I recently spoke with Matthew Stumm, founder and president of the Boston-based patient recruitment agency Stark / Raving Health. I’ve known Matt for many…
Avoiding “Customs Chaos” in Clinical Trials Means Working Closely with Your Importer of Record Many global clinical trial shipments get muddled regarding the critical role and responsibilities of the importer of record (IOR) for clinical trials. The IOR is the person or entity responsible for…
Participant retention in clinical trials is key to the success of any study. I have mentioned in a few previous blog posts that I am a huge fan of thanking patients. This means acknowledging in some way the site’s and sponsor’s appreciation for their commitment…