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One of the key challenges facing researchers working on treatments for rare diseases is recruitment for clinical trials. Because these diseases are relatively uncommon, it can be difficult to find enough patients to participate in studies and help advance treatment options. Additionally, there is often a lack of awareness for the condition, making it difficult…

In recent decades, clinical trials and their methodologies have evolved significantly. New technologies have led to improved research methods, techniques and strategies in clinical trial management and in site management and monitoring specifically. Additionally, new regulations and other external factors have resulted in changes to clinical trial approaches. For instance, social distancing restrictions during the…

Pharmaceutical companies all over the world outsource some or all elements of their clinical trials in order to better manage resources, improve efficiency and save their clinical development budget. However, with those budgets being squeezed ever tighter, whilst clinical outsourcing has many advantages, there are potential pitfalls if you choose the wrong Contract Research Organisation…

Designing a clinical trial is a complex and challenging process. There are several key factors that researchers have to consider, from patients, costs, practicalities, risk measures and much more. Designing clinical trials for rare disease studies can be especially challenging. Rare disease research comes with its own unique challenges, making it particularly important to overcome…

Pharmaceutical R&D is a crucial process in the development of safe and effective drugs for market use. Funded by a blend of private and public sources, it plays a vital role in advancing medical treatments globally. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, exploring its evolution from past to…

Clinical data management (CDM) is one of the most integral processes in any clinical study.  Data is at the heart of research and clinical trial management. Without proper management, the research simply cannot provide the necessary data for successful drug evaluation.  Clinical data management (CDM) therefore ensures that the research gathers a sufficient level of…

A clinical research protocol is one of the most vital components of any study.  It describes an overview of the research, including the main objectives, study design, and key considerations. It also ensures the safety of study participants and maintains the integrity of clinical data. The protocol document must be reviewed and approved before the…

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a set of criteria used to ensure quality assurance in non-clinical studies. GLP principles are concerned with the organisational processes by which studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, reported and archived. These guidelines are intended to support the integrity of safety testing data for products regulated by government agencies. GLP…

Oncology is an area of medicine and clinical research that focuses on the study, treatment, prevention and management of cancer. Like other therapeutic areas of research, oncology treatments undergo testing in clinical trials. Clinical research in oncology has advanced the effectiveness and safety of cancer therapies, providing hope to millions of cancer patients worldwide.  Oncology…

Scientists investigate thousands of new drug ideas each year. Whilst many of these ideas are taken through to clinical stages of development, not all drugs successfully make it to market.  There are 3 main stages of clinical trials: phases 1, 2 and 3. At the end of each phase, investigators and regulatory authorities evaluate whether…