Our brains and bodies are complex — humans are still a fascinating mystery. For a perfect example, how about the placebo effect? Placebos are at the core of clinical trials, and using study placebos helps establish efficacy. Researchers are still trying to understand how and…
I was asked to give my perspective on placebo-controlled trials. Using a study placebo presents challenges in recruitment and retention, especially because participants tend to hope that joining a study will lead to a positive treatment response. As I have mentioned in quite a few…
Sponsors, CROs, and vendors gathered in person at the Outsourcing in Clinical Trials (OCT) East Coast Summit in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, over two days in May. Speakers discussed the journey of recent years and shared predictions of what the future holds for new strategies.…
The Outsourcing In Clinical Trials (OCT) Europe conference held in Barcelona was fully face-to-face. No prerecorded talks! A conference hall heavy with exhibitors for clinical studies. With hundreds of delegates walking around laughing and chatting, all enjoying the return to business as usual! In-person conferences…
Health care heroes are everywhere, from surgeons in war zones to pediatric nurses in suburban offices. In trials, clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are priceless members of every trial team. From study startup to study closeout, CRCs make the trial happen. While the principal investigator is…