The documents we create for clinical trials are collections of words. Reviewing these documents can be a straightforward process, with the final draft approved after one or two rounds of changes. In clinical trial translation management, sometimes a document is improved by the edits, sometimes…
If you’ve ever had to manage a trial with underperforming enrollment levels (chances are, you have!), you know firsthand the headaches this can cause. Teams often feel overwhelmed and helpless. I first blogged about this subject in 2015. In general, clinical trial sponsors are much…
Introduction The clinical trials industry relies heavily on print and digital materials for patient recruitment and retention. To be effective, these materials must connect with the audience. There are many ways to make this connection, from writing clinical trial materials to designing them. One common…
On the 20th of May 1747, a Scottish surgeon named James Lind began a monumental experiment aboard a British Royal Navy ship. His experiment is widely considered to be the first controlled clinical trial conducted in modern times. Lind divided 12 sailors suffering from scurvy…
Managing ancillary supplies and equipment in clinical trials is complex, and strict import regulations make it a tough challenge. When the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into the unknown, the global supply chain fell apart. In the blink of an eye, world trade came to a…