More Than Just the Right Words: The Importance of Translations in Clinical Research

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and the importance of clear communications between study teams and participants in clinical trials, no matter what their native languages may be, ACRP reached out to Emi Pell, Head of Sales and Marketing (Global) at Conversis, and Cassandra Andrade, Director of Strategic Accounts - Trial Interactive at TransPerfect and Brand Ambassador for Latinos in Clinical Research, to discuss careers and challenges related to translating study documents for patients.

Decentralized Clinical Trials in a Post-Pandemic Era

Decentralized clinical trials represent the shift towards implementing virtual research studies using digital health tools to gather data and monitor patient activity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the clinical industry experienced significant disruption to traditional practices. To mitigate the spread of coronavirus, officials executed temporary guidance that limited person-to-person contact and forced many on-site physical clinical trials to a halt.

It’s Time to Pay More Attention to Pain Research and Management

As stakeholders in pain research and pain management across the U.S. observe Pain Awareness Month this September, an ACRP Fellow and long-time volunteer is among the voices calling for more attention to be aimed at this vital but often-overlooked area of healthcare.

Faster Drug Approvals by FDA Raise Concerns About Transparency and Beneficence in Clinical Trials

With recent studies from Oregon State University raising essential points about drug safety and research transparency in an era when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seems to be approving drugs after fewer trials (accelerated approval) and releasing less data from those trials, one experienced principal investigator cautions that public perceptions of clinical research may take a hit.