You have probably heard the term S.O.M.S., but what does it mean? Quite simply, SOMS stands for Site Operations Management System. It rhymes with Tom’s… it’s SOMS! OK, now you can say it, but what is it? In the vast arena of software available for clinical research sites, there is a lot to navigate and … Read more
Fast, simple and secure patient reimbursement/stipend programs are extremely important to keep your trials running smoothly and to keep your patients happy and engaged. However, most of the stipend programs out there seem to create more problems than solutions. Asking the right questions might help you determine the right vendor to chose when you are … Read more
(Chapel Hill, NC) April 2, 2018 – In Collaboration with Industry-Leading Site Networks Washington, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Professionals, a non-profit setting standards for clinical research competence and workforce development, and Devana Solutions today announce an initiative to analyze research site and network performance data based on workforce qualification. The study will … Read more
Often, study recruitment is a challenge. The recruitment department is working overtime trying to get to as many community health fairs, networking events with physicians and provide as many workshops to the rest of the staff as they can. And this doesn’t take into account the time and cost involved in advertising outreach (i.e., radio, … Read more
Sites have a million things to deal with before, during and after a trial. Coordinators and staff have their plates full every day with paperwork, meetings and hundreds of emails. Starting a new study is not easy, but it can be a whole lot less stressful with the right CTMS. Choosing the perfect CTMS will … Read more
Barry Lake, CEO, Devana Solutions, LLC (CHARLESTON, SC) November 30th, 2017 — An ongoing industry consolidation of contract research organizations (CROs) whose services are used by large drug manufacturers is a significant trend that will only increase in the days to come, says Barry Lake, chief executive officer at Devana Solutions, LLC. Sponsors are putting … Read more
The holidays are upon us. As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, you’ll most likely see your patient retention rates drop. While we are all looking forward to the Holidays and spending time with loved ones, subject no-shows can have a negative effect on your trial and your site’s bank account. So, how can you motivate your … Read more
The clinical research industry has inevitably been slow to adopt technological advances primarily due to regulatory constraints and a fear of change that could disrupt current processes. While the regulatory guidance has been issued by the FDA, development of solutions that can conform to the guidance AND improve efficiency is challenging. In the recent years, … Read more
(CHARLESTON, SC) Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Site selection for clinical trials is one of the biggest headaches for pharmaceutical Sponsors and CROs, with almost half of sites enrolling zero or one patient. Those under-performing sites annually cost Sponsors over $4 billion globally excluding opportunity costs. Today, Devana Solutions® announced the release of MATCH PERFORMANCE, a powerful new cloud-based system to provide … Read more
As a clinical researcher, being at your desk to take care of study documentation, patient referrals and everything else that goes into managing your studies can be difficult and time-consuming. That’s why our team has created a mobile app that lets you access all your files, contacts, patient referrals, and inclusion/exclusion criteria on the go. … Read more
