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Sustainability in Action: ESG and Clinical Research

by Dan McDonald March 16, 2026
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Harnessing Collective Intelligence in Clinical Trials

by Hope Cullen March 10, 2026
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White Space is Not a Missed Opportunity in Clinical Study Materials

by William McEwen March 3, 2026
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Wearables & AI in Clinical Trials: Balancing Innovation & Integrity

by Ted Corrigan February 17, 2026
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From Operations to Strategy: What SCOPE 2026 Revealed About the Future of Clinical Supply and RTSM

by Dan McDonald February 5, 2026
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Strategies for Risk Mitigation to Prevent Deviations in Clinical Trials

by Frances Bentley January 27, 2026
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Impact of Tariffs on Clinical Trials: Navigating Today’s New Reality

by Dan McDonald January 8, 2026
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Discover Actionable Clinical Study Strategies: 7 Must-Read 2025 Blogs

by William McEwen December 16, 2025
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Navigating Kitting Logistics for Global Clinical Trials: What Sponsors and CROs Need to Know

by Hope Cullen December 2, 2025
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The Power of Video in Clinical Trials: A Strategic Asset for Sponsors and CROs

by Vaughn X. Anthony November 18, 2025
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    On-Time Study Startup Challenges Are Lurking Around Every Corner: Don’t Panic! See Our Practical Solutions

    by Dan McDonald October 24, 2024
    written by Dan McDonald

    It’s Halloween, let’s cue the scary music! You know the theme, the single note on the high end of the piano played repeatedly. Yeah, that one. Being a sponsor of a global clinical trial is not for the weak-hearted! What makes a sponsor’s hair stand…

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    International Clinical Trial Printing: Think Globally and Print Regionally

    by Ted Corrigan October 8, 2024
    by Ted Corrigan October 8, 2024

    Get highlights on how the international clinical trial printing vendor you select can impact everything from timelines to sustainability. Imperial supports numerous studies by writing, translating, designing, and printing clinical trial materials for sponsors, CROs, clinical research sites, and research patients. For this blog post,…

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    Tips for a Patient-Friendly Clinical Trial Informed Consent Form

    by William McEwen September 25, 2024
    by William McEwen September 25, 2024

    A patient-friendly informed consent form (ICF) is a key element for prospective clinical trial participants’ understanding of a clinical research study. In this blog, we delve into tips to ensure the ICF is clear and understandable. The research ICF document provides potential participants with the…

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    Long-Term Clinical Trial Participation: 6 Tips to Retain and Keep Patients Engaged

    by Kori Ammon September 12, 2024
    by Kori Ammon September 12, 2024

    Retaining participants in studies is an ongoing challenge that the clinical trials industry grapples with daily. One analysis1  I came across pegged the participant dropout rate at an average of 25-26 percent per study. Every single loss is costly and, among other problems, can prolong…

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    Mastering Clinical Trial Timelines

    by Heather Ross August 20, 2024
    by Heather Ross August 20, 2024

    Realistic, well-managed clinical trial timelines are essential to the success and timeliness of clinical studies. Read on for more information about keeping your projects on track. We often say every clinical trial is made up of a million moving parts. The materials, equipment, and supplies…

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