Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – October 1, 2006
October 1, 2006
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CR organizations bring subject recruitment to new, creative levels
The clinical research industry's enrollment failures are more complex and have greater repercussions than delays, experts say. "Take a step back and look at clinical trials that fail," suggests Joan A. Chambers, BS, director of strategic marketing and development at Tufts University's Center for the Study of Drug Development in Boston. -
Recruitment begins long before the study's first visit is scheduled
When clinical trial sites seek participants for a particular study, they often think of study subjects in one concrete way, rather than looking at the bigger picture of building a base of potential research volunteers. -
Develop comprehensive hiring and training plan for new staff at a clinical research site
Clinical research is more complex these days, and so is the hiring process. Clinical trials sites and others in the industry now have a variety of options when hiring new personnel, including the latest option of hiring staff that are fresh out of a clinical research degree program. -
Site level considerations in study completion speed
CTA: Would you please provide background information about your research? -
Communication skills and PI involvement are crucial to improving site's informed consent
Investigators are responsible for ensuring the informed consent process is done properly, but too often they delegate the task to clinical trial staff, an expert says.