High staff turnover and burnout have been trending topics in the clinical trials industry over the last year. The goal of successful clinical trials is to get new treatments to market as quickly and safely as possible; however, the process from study startup to study completion is lengthy, and staff turnover causes disruption. With the … Read more
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a record 4.5 million workers quit their jobs in March 2022—a trend that has continued through the summer. Paired with rising inflation costs, this so-called “Great Resignation” is straining the clinical trial industry like never before. Turnover for both patient-facing and operations staff has been on the rise, … Read more
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more organizations have been exploring the possibilities of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). Decentralized trials have many benefits, including accelerated patient access, improved patient engagement and retention, and increased diversity. Unfortunately, these benefits also come with challenges such as reduced collaboration and limited data access. Clinical trial … Read more
Devana Solutions CEO Barry Lake recently sat down with Brad Hightower of the Note to File Podcast to discuss the current state of the industry and the importance of sites tracking their own metrics using clinical trial software like Devana Solutions. Offering holistic trial analysis and a dynamic site and investigator database, Devana Solution’s enterprise software gives businesses the crucial support … Read more
The relationship between sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) is strengthening as outsourcing becomes a clinical trial norm. It is important for the CRO to have a good working relationship with sites in order to ensure that the trial is successful, particularly in the study startup phase, as clinical trials are increasingly expensive and time-consuming … Read more
At Devana Solutions, our motto is Better Data, Better Decisions, Better Outcomes. But what exactly does that mean to us—and for you? Let’s take a look at how superior data analytics can make a huge impact on the clinical trial industry as a whole—and your organization in particular. Better Data We believe complete data … Read more
Ah, the dreaded site assessment and feasibility: pages upon pages of requests for information. From equipment specifications to investigator experience to patient population, the amount of data needed to execute a clinical trial feasibility is onerous. You may have most of this information on hand—across a variety of spreadsheets, emails, documents—and in your head. But … Read more
One of the biggest challenges that clinical research organizations face is managing their vast influx of clinical trial opportunities from Sponsors, CROs and other potential sources. As anyone in this industry knows, there’s a lot of effort that goes into starting up a clinical trial; from sourcing the trial, to feasibility and site selection, to … Read more
Bridging data gaps in the clinical trial space can be the deciding factor in losing and securing clinical trial opportunities. If you’re in the role of business development, you’re likely the one who is most concerned with bridging these gaps, hitting your clinical trial targets, and winning more awards. But do not fret, because once … Read more
RealTime Software Solutions Announces They Have Joined SCRS Global Impact Partner Program As a leader in clinical trial software, RealTime hopes to benefit sites, sponsors and CROs through a new partnership with SCRS. As a dedicated leader in the clinical trial industry, RealTime Software Solutions is pleased to announce that they have joined the Society … Read more
