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Why AMCs and Health Systems Are Switching to a Unified Site Operations Management System (SOMS) + Devana

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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

Webinar Recap: Outdated Metrics, Missed Opportunities – Rethinking Site Selection in 2025 

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The clinical research industry is entering a new era of performance transparency where data, not legacy relationships, drives site selection.  That was the central theme of the recent SCRS hosted webinar, “Outdated Metrics, Missed Opportunities: Rethinking Site Selection in 2025.” Industry leaders came together to discuss how artificial intelligence, data analytics, and site-sponsor collaboration are … Read more

A Site Selection Framework That Actually Works: Introducing TrialAlign

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Site selection in clinical trials is stunted, often driven by past relationships and familiarity. In fact, studies show that in any given multi-site trial, about 70% of participating sites were previously used by the sponsor1. While there are advantages to reusing known sites, like faster contracting, established workflows, and existing relationships, past collaboration doesn’t always … Read more

Webinar Recap: Site Selection Strategies in 2025 -Leveraging Data-Driven Metrics for Success

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Based on insights from the Xtalks hosted webinar: Site Selection Strategies in 2025.  Clinical trial site selection has never been more competitive, or more critical. Protocols are more complex. Timelines are tighter. And sponsors can no longer afford the delays, deviations, or dropout rates that come from choosing the wrong sites.  That was the focus … Read more

How to Accelerate Study Start-up in Clinical Trials: From Feasibility to First Patient In

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Despite experienced teams and best intentions, many research networks find themselves stuck in the same cycle: late feasibility responses, fragmented communication, and missed activation milestones. The early stages of a trial – feasibility, site selection, and activation – are where timelines are won or lost. For large networks managing multiple locations and therapeutic areas, coordinating … Read more

Transitioning from NIH-Funded to Pharmaceutical-Funded Trials: Leveraging Performance Metrics and Expertise

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The funding landscape for clinical trials is undergoing a significant transformation. As grant support for NIH-funded studies continues to decline, clinical research sites and CROs are facing growing pressure to identify alternative sources of revenue. Increasingly, that source is the pharmaceutical industry. Making the transition from NIH-funded to pharmaceutical-funded trials requires a deliberate focus on … Read more

How to Make Clinical Research Profitable in Academic Medical Centers

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How to Make Clinical Research Profitable in Academic Medical Centers

With the federal government’s role as a major funding source for clinical research in question, at least in the near to mid-term, Academic Medical Centers are increasingly shifting their focus towards industry-sponsored research. Here’s how AMCs can leverage technology, like RealTime-Devana, to turn clinical research into a profitable enterprise. 

Analyzing Start-up Efficiency in Clinical Trials: A Q&A with Barry Lake, Co-founder & President, Devana

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Clinical research sites are at a crossroads. The demand for efficiency, transparency, and accountability has never been higher, yet many sites still struggle with fragmented processes, disconnected data, and inefficient workflows. The question isn’t whether data is available but how sites can harness it effectively to improve operations, attract sponsors, and ultimately win more studies … Read more

Implementing Clinical Research as a Care Option in Academic Medical Centers: A Guide to Leveraging Advanced Business Intelligence Solutions

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Explore how academic medical centers (AMCs) can integrate clinical research as a care option (CRAACO) using RealTime-Devana’s advanced software platform. By providing a comprehensive roadmap, this document highlights the benefits of CRAACO, addresses common challenges, and demonstrates how Devana can streamline and improve the process of standing up clinical research programs within AMCs. This guide will … Read more

Clinical Trial Site Management: 4 Key Trends to Watch in 2025

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2025 is set to bring new advancements in clinical trial site management driven by technology, efficiency demands, and industry growth. Staying ahead of these trends will be key for sites looking to remain competitive. From fully integrated ecosystems to real-time data access, hybrid trial capabilities, and improved participant experiences, here are four key trends for … Read more