Patient Recruitment and Retention

At the heart of every clinical trial are the people who choose to participate. They need reassurance, confidence, and trust in the process and in the research staff guiding them. Using video in clinical trials has the unique ability to meet those needs while also…

This year has been packed with conferences, and we’ve recently closed out the latest: SCOPE Europe in Barcelona. The breakout agenda at SCOPE was strong, with timely topics and presenters who reminded us that great content is most effective when it’s paired with thoughtful delivery. The…

Patient centricity in clinical trials has been a guiding theme across clinical research conferences for years, and lately, it’s begun to feel more real. At the recent SCOPE conference in Barcelona, I saw firsthand how sponsors are moving from intention to implementation. They are redesigning…

As clinical trials become increasingly complex and personalized, we need to take a fresh look at how we engage with patients—and with the wider community. That engagement often begins offline: a poster in a physician’s office, a leaflet picked up (for themselves or a loved…

“Google It.” Those two words encapsulate our modern approach to seeking information. And when it comes to research, the first instinct a potential participant may have is to jump online to find more details. But what happens if a suitable study lacks an online presence?…

Diversity in clinical trials is now mandated by law. While the importance of study diversity has long been emphasized, this marks the first time it has been codified into law under the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 (FDORA).1 Through diversity action plans,…

In January 2024, I wrote about the FDA’s then-pending clinical research diversity requirements. Since that time, the regulatory landscape has shifted dramatically. This update outlines the most recent developments—including federal mandates under the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act (FDORA), the status of the FDA…

Creating materials for pediatric participants, whether in digital or printed formats, presents unique challenges. This is due to the need to communicate complex ideas in simpler terms as well as create documents that appeal to that audience. Read on for tips to engage pediatric participants…

Get insights on current trends within the clinical research industry from the Imperial team, who recently returned from SCOPE Summit 2025 held in Orlando, Florida. Political, economic, and environmental changes and concerns appeared to preoccupy the minds and energy of many people we encountered daily.…