Quick Guide for Conducting Global Clinical Trials on Time and within Budget
The interdependence of time and budget in clinical research trials has far-reaching consequences on the research protocol. Missed or delayed appointments due to lack of patient transportation or reimbursement can not only affect the study schedule but also raise questions about the reliability of the data. It is critical to have a timely negotiation and […]
Why These Are the Top Countries for Conducting Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are currently being held on every continent except Antarctica. However, emerging countries have long been rising to the top level of consideration for conducting clinical trials. Most sources identify emerging countries based on their economic development and reform programs: They “have begun to open up their markets and ’emerge’ onto the global scene. […]
Three Ways to Reduce Cost and Complexity in Clinical Trials
When discussing ways to reduce cost and complexity in clinical trials, the over-riding mantra is to keep expectations realistic. Any clinical trial that begins with an unrealistic budget or schedule is bound to become mired in unexpected costs and the complexities associated with getting back on budget, raising more money and revising the schedule. Those […]
Current Trends in Clinical Research
Pharmaceutical research and development contributes significantly to today’s rising health care costs. Clinical research, a critical component of pharma R&D, ensures a quicker and better return on investment. It also helps organizations deliver better and safer care for patients. Under mounting compliance and economic pressures, organizations can’t do “the same old, same old” and expect […]
The Relationship between CROs and Pharmaceutical Companies
The following formula about clinical trials won’t appear in any textbook, but it is very real for small- to medium-sized pharmaceutical and biotech companies: Overworked staff + multiple clinical trial vendors = loss of time, money & control While that formula has seemed intractable in the past, it is now yielding to a different solution […]