Let's talk medical research

New treatments can’t move forward without volunteers willing to participate in research studies. These studies investigate new disease treatments and medical devices for both safety and effectiveness. New or repurposed investigational treatments must pass all clinical trial phases before they can be approved for distribution, and volunteers are needed at each step of the way. Interested in ...

Whether you're running patient recruitment yourself or working with a clinical trial patient recruitment company, there are certain metrics you can track to ensure your campaign is running effectively.

It can feel very isolating to receive a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, but it’s important to know that you’re not alone. There are a variety of MS advocacy groups and online forums, all with an array of resources to help you feel supported. We share easy-to-access support systems that people with MS, their families, and their care partners should access. 

You found a local clinical trial opportunity that you’d like to participate in, and you passed the trial’s pre-screening process. Now you’re ready to sign an informed consent form and start the study. However, before you sign on, you can ask the study team as many questions as you would like. Here are some ideas to get you started as you’re evaluating the study and making your decision.

May is Lupus Awareness Month, which is an opportunity for the global lupus community to raise awareness of the physical, emotional, and economic impact of lupus. This year, the Lupus Foundation of America is running a campaign to #MakeLupusVisible. The goals are to educate others about lupus, show the world that the lupus community can (virtually) stand together, and promote social media ...

People of color have been (and continue to be) particularly underrepresented in clinical research. Historically, the numbers of clinical trial participants from diverse populations have not reflected real-world populations. The lack of diversity in clinical trials can make it particularly challenging to get a complete picture of a drug’s safety and efficacy. That’s why it’s critical that the ...

Due to COVID-19 vaccine and treatment developments, clinical trials have been in the limelight lately. Before reaching patients, every medical intervention (from common ibuprofen pills to specialized cancer drugs) must pass through clinical trial phases. But what are the phases of clinical trials, and why do they matter? Each clinical trial phase has a different goal and separate hurdles to clear ...

Clinical trial patient recruitment can be challenging, time-consuming, and expensive. That's why it's helpful to have tools on hand that make it easier to reach the right patients. This toolkit keeps the patient at the center of your recruitment plans, whether you're researching the condition for your trial, choosing clinical trial recruitment companies, searching for the perfect outreach ...

“Patient centricity” is a term that you hear a lot in the medical research industry. As defined in a BMJ Innovations article, it means: “Putting the patient first in an open and sustained engagement of the patient to respectfully and compassionately achieve the best experience and outcome for that person and their family.”

Increasing racial diversity in clinical research is a hot topic for industry leaders and patient advocates alike. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a renewed focus on clinical trials, which has also sparked a conversation about not just the abstract idea of increasing racial diversity in research, but also what actionable steps toward inclusion must be taken. We take a look at how sponsors and ...