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 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
Watch the webinar replay here. In a recent webinar, “Best in Breed vs All -in-One – The Single eClinical System Advantage, leaders from Cedar Health Research and RealTime eClinical Solutions discussed the advantages of choosing a centralized eClinical solution to manage clinical trial site operations versus using disparate systems. By harnessing a fully integrated platform, sites … 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
We know that implementing new technology can feel daunting. Fortunately, we caught up with Alicia Gearhart, Director of Professional Services to break it all down in this month’s Ask the Expert: Tips for onboarding SOMS. As a seasoned pro in guiding clients to onboarding site-based eClinical solutions, Alicia shares insights on how to pull it off … Read more
Clinical research is essential for developing life-saving treatments, but for years, trials have often failed to reflect the diversity of the populations they aim to serve. To address this disparity, the FDA introduced the Diversity Action Plan, a significant step toward making clinical trials more inclusive. For clinical research sites, understanding and implementing this plan … Read more
The FDA’s recently released draft guidance, “Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drug and Biological Products,” provides critical insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) can be integrated into clinical trials. This guidance is central to understanding the role of AI in clinical research. It marks a significant step toward … Read more
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
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
