“It’s Complicated” Doesn’t Always Mean Your Trial is On Shaky Ground

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“Clinical trial complexity and operational fragility are not necessarily the same thing,” says ACRP 2027 speaker Tia Warrick, DHSc, MPH, CCRA, ACRP-PM. “A trial can be highly complex but operationally resilient if appropriate resources, redundancy, contingency planning, and communication pathways are in place.” On the other hand, she notes, a seemingly straightforward trial may be highly fragile if successful execution depends on a small number of assumptions or operational dependencies that have little tolerance for disruption.

Entering Clinical Research “Changed the Direction” of ACRP Fellow’s Career

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As the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) celebrates its golden anniversary this year, we are pleased to continue our series of Q&A interviews, “Forecasts from the ACRP Fellows: Insights on the Future of Clinical Research as ACRP Turns 50.” Our latest guest is Steven Ziemba, MBA, PhD, CIP, CCRC, CPI, ACRP-PM, FACHE, FACRP.

Independent Research Sites Don’t Have to Go it Alone to Thrive

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Modern challenges facing independent clinical trial sites include more complex protocols and increasing operational demands; growing pressure on site budgets, staffing, and cash flow; and consolidation and changing expectations from sponsors and contract research organizations. Meanwhile, rays of hope are offered by new digital tools and more efficient methods for study delivery. Delving into these complexities in their ACRP 2027 presentation on “Future-Proofing Independent Research Sites in a Changing Industry” in San Diego (April 30 – May 3) will be a trio of leaders from the PCRS Network, LLC.

Inclusive Clinical Trials: How Natural Market Trends and Intentional Operational Pivots Impact Clinical Product Development Success 

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Inclusive clinical trials are increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of both scientific validity and commercial success in clinical product development. This article examines how inclusivity is essential to the ultimate broader clinical success of any novel therapeutics. The article also explores clinical registries and strategic partnerships as foundational tools and arrangements in support of trial-ready ecosystems.

A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Clinical Research Participant Satisfaction

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Measuring the patient experience is vital in healthcare organizations today. From a customer service perspective, when patients are satisfied with their experience, they are more likely to solicit repeated services from healthcare organizations and their providers. Their feedback matters and becomes increasingly important in influencing the financial bottom line of healthcare organizations. Because measuring satisfaction clinically is value-added for healthcare organizations, it is meaningful to engage in this activity for clinical research settings.