In clinical research, budgets are always under pressure. So, when a sponsor, CRO, or vendor offers a “free” system, whether it’s a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) or an eRegulatory (eReg) platform (also called an electronic Investigator Site File, or eISF), it can sound like a welcome relief. But as many Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), … Read more
Clinical trials are moving faster, growing more complex, and facing sharper regulatory scrutiny than ever before. That leaves research sites and site networks with a critical question: is your technology helping you move faster? For too many sites, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. That’s why we’re exploring a unified approach to clinical trial … Read more
Featuring Rick Greenfield, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at RealTime eClinical Solutions. Locating patients interested in a clinical trial is hard. But getting them enrolled? That’s often where the real challenge begins. In this edition of Ask the Expert, we speak with Rick Greenfield, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at RealTime eClinical Solutions and former … Read more
Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) are the unsung heroes of clinical trials. They manage visits, communicate with participants, complete source data, handle sponsor queries, and keep everything moving, often across multiple studies at once. But with growing protocol complexity, tighter timelines, and more tech than ever, the job isn’t getting easier. That’s why a Clinical Trial … Read more
When it comes to compliance, one question keeps popping up for clinical research sites using electronic systems: “Do we need to validate our Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) every time it updates?” The short answer? Not always, but documentation matters. The longer answer? It depends on your risk-based approach, the criticality of your workflows, and … Read more
According to an analysis by NIH, data continues to reinforce what many sites already know: patient convenience directly impacts satisfaction and retention. In fact, a global study by CISCRP found that participants who used convenience-enhancing solutions, like eConsent, mobile apps, text reminders, and transportation support, reported significantly higher satisfaction and care ratings than those who … Read more
Patient recruitment is one of the most critical and challenging aspects of clinical trials. With up to 80% of trials experiencing delays due to recruitment issues, sites and site networks must adopt strategies and tools to reach, engage, and enroll participants. Purpose-built eClinical solutions are game changers in improving recruitment outcomes. In this guide, we’ll … 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
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 is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the adoption of site-based electronic systems. As the industry shifts towards these advanced digital platforms, including virtual visits, telemedicine, and sophisticated data management systems, their value becomes increasingly evident. eClinical technologies are improving the efficiency of clinical trials and becoming integral to their success. Consequently, a growing … Read more
