Clinical research sites are speaking up. The average site now juggles 22 different technology systems per study, each with its own logins, training, and data pipelines. That kind of overload leads to staff burnout, compliance risk, and redundant workflows that drain time and quality. But what if the solution isn’t more technology? What if it’s trusting sites to use the … Read more
RealTime eClinical Solutions co-authors industry-first guide for sponsor-site collaboration on technology choice. San Antonio, TX – October 7, 2025 – When clinical research sites use the technology they know best, trials move faster, data is cleaner, and compliance risk drops. That’s the vision behind the new Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Playbook, a practical, field-tested guide developed … Read more
At the recent Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) conference, industry leaders took to the center stage to discuss one of the most pressing challenges in clinical research: reducing site burden and improving operational efficiency. With the complexity of clinical trials growing exponentially – sites now juggle an average of 22 systems per study – … Read more
Clinical research has entered a defining decade. Technology isn’t just supporting trials; it’s reshaping how research is planned, executed, and experienced by every stakeholder involved. For Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), hospitals, health systems, and site networks, 2026 will be about moving from adoption to deeper integration of unified, enterprise-grade eClinical ecosystems that connect every operational workflow. The most successful organizations will be those that connect their technology, people, and processes … Read more
As 2025 draws to a close, one word captures RealTime’s journey this year: connection. Connection between systems that once operated in isolation. Connection between sites and sponsors who now collaborate in real time. Connection between people who believe that technology should make research easier, faster, and more human. And the industry responded. Three of the top five CROs, … Read more
The Challenge: Legacy Systems Everywhere Why the most advanced AMCs, hospitals, and health systems ow are leaving legacy systems behind. Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) and health systems are at the forefront of scientific discovery. They run hundreds of trials across departments, manage dozens of sponsor relationships, and balance regulatory, financial, and ethical oversight, often while advancing research that directly … Read more
Watch the webinar replay here. In a recent webinar, “Best in Breed vs All -in-One – The Single eClinical System Advantage, leaders from Cedar Health Research and RealTime eClinical Solutions discussed the advantages of choosing a centralized eClinical solution to manage clinical trial site operations versus using disparate systems. By harnessing a fully integrated platform, sites … Read more
Sponsors are raising their expectations for clinical research sites to deliver higher levels of efficiency, data integrity, compliance, and patient engagement. With advancements in eClinical technology, increasing regulatory demands, and a growing focus on diversity and hybrid trials, the bar for site performance has never been higher. Several key trends are shaping these expectations. From … Read more
