Milan, a city of culture, renowned for its amazing gastronomy and shopping… and for two days in May, the home of the 9th annual Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Europe Conference. Rather than talk food or fashion, we would be talking clinical trials and the challenges…
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Business InsightsPatient Recruitment and Retention
The pursuit of “real” patient data: A look at wearables and trackers
Despite the recent boom and popularity of wearable technology, it isn’t a new thing. Wearables in clinical research have been around since the 1950s to track activity and since the ‘70s to track circadian rhythms. In recent years, more and more consumer devices have entered…
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Ancillary Trial Supplies and EquipmentBusiness Insights
Clinical Trial Logistics: Here’s How to Clear Customs
Updated: July 11, 2022 An important member of your study team is a person you might never meet! It’s your registered importer, known formally as the importer of record (IOR). When shipping study materials or medical equipment internationally, it is not unusual for them to…
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Clinical trials are serious matters of significant importance, and sponsors, CROs, and research sites work hard to make them successful. Before you begin marketing, you have to create a compelling look and message that gives your trial an identity — this is called branding
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My Imperial colleague Dan McDonald and I had a whirlwind visit across Europe recently. We visited numerous clients in different countries, and our trip culminated with our attendance at the Operational Excellence in Clinical Trials (OECT) Summit in Frankfurt, Germany on March 14 and 15.…