FDA Advises Limiting Placebos in Cancer Clinical Trials
In an official guidance released in August, the FDA recommended avoiding the use of placebos in clinical trials for life-threatening diseases.
Digital Marketing Strategies for Recruiting Patients for Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials
As more older adults embrace the Internet, sponsors and CROs should consider using digital marketing to recruit Alzheimer’s patients for clinical trials.
How Are Clinical Trials Addressing the Opioid Epidemic?
From wearables to pain medications that present a minimal risk of addiction, here’s how medical researchers are working to combat the opioid epidemic.
Should Clinical Trials Advertise on Podcasts?
Podcast advertising represents an opportunity for clinical trials to connect with a dedicated and engaged listener base.
5 Solutions for Missed Clinical Trial Appointments
Digital technologies can improve patients’ attendance of clinical trial appointments, or even reduce the need for regular appointments altogether.
How to Recruit Patients for Psoriasis Clinical Trials
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Here’s how sponsors and CROs can use this as an opportunity to recruit patients for relevant clinical trials.
Have the Benefits of CBD and Medical Marijuana Been Proven in Clinical Trials?
Medical cannabis is getting a great deal of press as a treatment for a variety of medical conditions, but what kind of evidence have we seen for these claims?
How to Create a Personalized Experience for Clinical Trial Patients
The most effective clinical trials combine virtual elements with onsite visits, giving patients the power to customize their own experiences.
FDA Prioritizes Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Trials

Patient-reported outcomes can help optimize clinical trial design and improve study results.