Archive: Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial Patients Are Slow to Adopt New Technology – Here’s Why

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Posted: November 20th, 2019

Advancements in digital technology have the potential to transform clinical trials. But some patients remain hesitant.

Boosting Patient Outreach for Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials

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Posted: November 14th, 2019

For Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, let’s take a look at how sponsors and CROs can connect patients to life-lengthening clinical trials.

Facebook’s Health Support Groups Can Improve Clinical Trial Outreach

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Posted: November 12th, 2019

Facebook support groups can help sponsors and CROs recruit new patients and increase clinical trial engagement.

Precision Medicine Highlights the Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials

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Posted: November 6th, 2019

In order to determine the safety and efficacy of new treatments, it’s crucial for clinical trials to recruit racially and ethnically diverse patients.

How Blockchain Can Improve Clinical Trial Design

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Posted: October 30th, 2019

Blockchain technology can improve clinical trial design by ensuring the validity of consent forms and the security of patient data.

How Will the First “Right To Try” CRO Impact Clinical Trials?

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Posted: October 23rd, 2019

The launch of the first Right to Try CRO, Beacon of Hope, could mean easier access to life-saving treatments for terminally ill patients – and reduced costs for drug developers.

Apple Announces Hearing, Cardiovascular, and Women’s Health Clinical Trials

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Posted: October 16th, 2019

By unveiling three new clinical trials, Apple aims to make its devices indispensable to medical researchers.

Striving for Patient Centricity in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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Posted: October 9th, 2019

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re examining how personalized medicine can improve treatment experiences and outcomes for breast cancer patients.

FDA Advises Limiting Placebos in Cancer Clinical Trials

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Posted: October 2nd, 2019

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

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Posted: September 25th, 2019

As more older adults embrace the Internet, sponsors and CROs should consider using digital marketing to recruit Alzheimer’s patients for clinical trials.