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
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 clinical 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
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
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
About the Author: Michele Corvino, Vice President of Product at RealTime eClinical Solutions, has more than 25 years of product management experience at companies such as Oracle, IBM Smarter Workforce, and Complion. As VP of Product, she designs and creates innovative solutions that improve clinical research efficiencies and helps customers focus on research and maximizing … Read more
Clinical trial sites and site networks often rely on a growing stack of tools. Many sites now run critical workflows across 6 to 10 platforms, including CTMS (Clinical Trial Management Systems), eSource, eConsent, EDC, EMRs, participant payment platforms, lab portals, wearables, and sponsor portals. Each tool plays an important role. But when these systems operate … 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
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
