Advertising, social media and individualised patient recruitment strategies can improve participation numbers according to clinical site executives, who say they favour a personalised approach.
Parexel has launched its first offering as part of its alliance with Microsoft, through which the companies are looking to redefine the life sciences industry, says CRO.
Science 37 and Otsuka Pharmaceutical have announced a strategic collaboration through which the global healthcare company aims to explore patient-centric clinical trials – “with fewer physical restrictions and greater efficiencies,” says CEO.
Transitioning to a single strategic contract research organization (CRO) reduced Bayer’s administrative burden, but the restructuring was met with some resistance, said the firm.
The industry is expected to use an increasing amount of real world evidence, including social media data, which will be used to support new drug applications, according to a recent Tufts report.
The industry has reached an inflection point with 200 new health-related apps added daily – the use of which could lead to potential annual savings of $46bn, says IQVIA.
ICON and the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement's (ICHOM) pilot patient outcomes platform – known as ‘Globe’ – aims to improve drug development procedures.
Clinical trials conducted outside of India – which test drugs for the Indian market – must include Indian subjects, according to a ruling in India last month.
“Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) in clinical trials will be a “critical component” of future research says Bracket CEO following the company’s acquisition of mProve Health.
Parexel has partnered with Microsoft to advance patient-centric technologies and help deliver on the promise of personalized medicine following a need for efficiency and innovation in drug development.
Evidera has expanded its patient-centered research services, the advancement of which will enable the introduction of better treatments, faster, says team VP.
Niche, small-scale CROs can stand their own – despite a predicted increase in consolidation among small-sized contract services firms – says Clinical Trial Consultants (CTC) and data-focused Quanticate.
