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
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
Do you have the right site technology to start studies faster, reduce FDA audit risk and lower protocol deviations? Increasingly, clinical research is transitioning from paper-based processes to the adoption of electronic workflows. In fact, since the FDA’s 2003 draft guidance on electronic technology in clinical investigations, the industry has witnessed a surge in the … Read more
According to a review from the National Library of Medicine, clinical trials can fail for many reasons. Among the top five pain points include problems with (i) patient recruitment; (ii) enrollment; (iii) retention; (iv) safety issues; and (v) failing to maintain protocols or FDA guidance. However, from mitigating FDA audit risks to managing patient recruitment and engagement, there is … Read more
Say goodbye to 2020 and hello to fresh starts in 2021! RealTime-CTMS wants to help you get your year off to a great start and, perhaps it’s high time to re-evaluate your Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS). There is no better time to start your research than now. Choosing the right CTMS takes careful evaluation … Read more
The year is 2020 – you’re running a clinical research site and realize your workflow is still primarily running off paper systems. Files are overflowing your workspace, paperwork is getting lost between your site staff and doctors, and before you know it, you’re stuck in a paper vortex! Has this ever happened to you? The … Read more
Patient recruitment in clinical trials is undeniably one of the most challenging obstacles facing the clinical research industry. The lack of patient participation in clinical trials can be due to multiple factors but the most likely cause of low or slow enrollment is simply the lack of clinical trial awareness. Digital technology and connectivity have … Read more
An important part of any research participant’s participation in a clinical trial is knowing that they will receive their stipend payments for the time and contributions that they invest in a study. The truth of the matter is that no matter the amount, it’s important to make sure patients get paid in a timely manner. … Read more
You’ve adopted RealTime-PAY because your subjects and their experience are your main priority. Our system has helped your site reimburse patients for their time and travel with innovative technologies such as direct deposit and an online portal. Consequently, YOU are our main priority. Our team of experts works night and day to provide you with … 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
