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    Discover Actionable Clinical Study Strategies: 7 Must-Read 2025 Blogs

    by William McEwen December 16, 2025
    written by William McEwen

    The Imperial blog team reviewed our 2025 blog posts and selected seven standout articles that offer valuable clinical study strategies to strengthen and streamline your clinical trials. Check them out!

    Clinical Trial Diversity Action Plans: 6 Key Components for Compliance

    Diversity action plans are now essential for compliance. Explore six key components that help sponsors meet requirements and build more inclusive trials. Read the full post now.

    Clinical Trial Project Management: 3 Strategies to Improve Project Outcomes

    Strong project management is critical to the success of clinical trials. Learn three proven strategies to improve outcomes and keep studies on track. Additionally, the blog features links to two free project management ebooks, providing even more clinical study strategies for project managers. Explore the details here.

    Digital Advertising in Clinical Trials: The Real Secret Sauce

    Digital advertising has transformed patient recruitment, but the real “secret sauce” is timely follow‑up. Find out how to maximize engagement and enrollment success. Get the insights, read now.

    Front Line of Clinical Trial Risk Management: The Internal Audit

    Internal audits are more than regulatory checklists—they’re proactive tools for spotting risks early and strengthening oversight. See how Imperial’s audit practices support resilient, inspection‑ready research studies. Take a closer look here.

    Harnessing the Power of Print and Digital Clinical Trial Materials

    Print and digital tools each play a vital role in clinical trial communication. Learn clinical study strategies to create stronger connections with patients and professionals. Check it out here.

    Navigating Kitting Logistics for Global Clinical Trials: What Sponsors and CROs Need to Know

    Global trial kits must clear customs, withstand transit, and arrive ready for use. This post shares practical insights on documentation, packaging, and cultural fluency to help sponsors and CROs avoid costly delays and keep studies moving smoothly. Discover the full article and read now.

    Strategies for Managing Ancillary Study Supplies & Equipment: Insights From Our New Ebook

    We highlight practical tips from our new ebook on managing ancillary supplies and equipment more effectively. Read about it here and get a link to our free ebook.

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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
    by Vaughn X. Anthony November 18, 2025

    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…

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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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    3 Tips to Avoid the Holiday Season Impacting Participant Compliance

    by Heather Ross December 13, 2023
    by Heather Ross December 13, 2023

    We often refer to participants as the heroes of research. Clinical trials and the medical advances made through research don’t happen without them. But here comes the holidays – will your study participant compliance waver during these busy times? Patient recruitment, retention, and compliance with…

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    Strategies for Retention in Clinical Trials: Give Thanks and Appreciation

    by Imogen Cheese August 28, 2023
    by Imogen Cheese August 28, 2023

    Participant retention in clinical trials is key to the success of any study. I have mentioned in a few previous blog posts that I am a huge fan of thanking patients. This means acknowledging in some way the site’s and sponsor’s appreciation for their commitment…

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    Clinical Trial Translation: Precision Is Key

    by Erica Manning May 9, 2023
    by Erica Manning May 9, 2023

    Accurate clinical trial translation services are key to the overall success of a study. Each participant needs to receive the same information in their native language to ensure consistent study messaging across all languages and accuracy to the protocol. I’ve compiled key translation best practices…

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    Virtual Clinical Studies

    by Melynda Geurts October 26, 2017
    by Melynda Geurts October 26, 2017

    Over the last several decades, the clinical research industry has been riddled with the challenge of meeting enrollment goals on time. Eighty percent of trials fall short of their goals. Moreover, the industry is further challenged with maintaining trial participation by patients once they are enrolled.…

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    Celebrating Medical Heroes @ Site Solutions Summit

    by Melynda Geurts October 13, 2014
    by Melynda Geurts October 13, 2014

    This weekend I attended the Site Solutions Summit, which was nestled within the Omni Resort on Amelia Island, FL. The event was hosted by the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) and sponsored by 27 Global Impact Partners, including DAC Patient Recruitment Services. Attendees included…

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