After my first SIV, I was very concerned that my career in clinical research was on the line. How could I have failed so miserably? The SIV was poorly completed, from preparation through execution, and was an abject embarrassment. The only positive aspect was that it provided an invaluable perspective on the importance of adequate … Read more
There is nothing more exciting to a new Clinical Research Associate (CRA) than the first independent on-site monitoring visit, for it is an enormous accomplishment demonstrative of organizational trust in the CRAs judgement, monitoring proficiency, and critical thinking. A fitting baseball metaphor describes it perfectly; it is like being called from the minor leagues to … Read more
Picture this – conducting clinical trials in your participant’s home, eliminating their need for travel and long wait times. Decentralized Trials, also known as remote trials, are changing the face of Clinical Research by using technology and remote monitoring to conduct trials outside of traditional settings. With its numerous advantages, such as patient convenience, increased … Read more
