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In order to connect people with medical research opportunities, it is important to understand what motivates patients to participate in clinical trials. We asked 4,000 volunteers and caregivers to gain insight into their motivation for clinical trial participation. Here’s what we learned.

Every June is designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, and has impacted humans long before it was officially named in 1910.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition associated with the gradual denigration of cartilage in the joints — and while it can occur anywhere in the body, the knee is one of the most common areas impacted. Current research estimates that 46% of people will develop knee OA in their lifetime.

Creating clinical trial marketing materials is a delicate balance — it's important to craft outreach that connects with patients and care partners, but it’s also important to adhere to the guidelines set out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to receive the approval of the Internal Review Board (IRB).

Despite being relatively small organs, the kidneys are extremely important to the functioning of the human body. Their main function is to filter the blood, eliminating wastes, toxins, and excess fluids. They also are responsible for producing hormones and regulating various salts and minerals that are necessary for bodily functions.

For those interested in learning more about how to take part in clinical research studies, finding the right trial may be simpler than it seems. From patient advocacy groups, real-life testimonials from patients who have participated in a trial, and online search tools that match patients to trials, finding a study to participate in is easier than ever through these resources. Read on to learn ...

Recruiting for a human factor clinical trial has many nuances. At Antidote, we understand that successful outreach campaigns go beyond standard clinical trial marketing strategies, connecting the right patients with the right trial at the right time.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common conditions impacting U.S. adults. Often called the “silent killer” because it often presents no symptoms, hypertension is responsible for a vast majority of premature deaths around the world.

Talk of the Towne is Antidote’s podcast that bridges the gap between clinical discussion and patient centricity, hosted by Dr. Richard Towne, PharmD, Antidote’s Senior Clinical Informatics Manager. Each episode, Talk of the Towne features a new guest from an Antidote partner organization, and takes an in-depth look at particular therapeutic areas, zeroing in on the story that our data is telling ...

Before any new medical treatment, therapy, or device is approved, it must first be tested through clinical research studies. While some research studies seek participants with illnesses or conditions to be studied in the clinical trial, it is not always necessary to have a specific illness or condition to participate. In fact, there are many trials that need healthy volunteers.