With innovations in wearables, digital monitors and video capabilities, technology can play a role in efficiently capturing data in decentralized clinical trials. Technology alone often is not enough, however, especially considering the diverse and vulnerable populations who participate in clinical trials. Human intervention by properly trained medical professionals such as mobile research nurses is key to ensuring data consistency and integrity as well as protocol compliance. Given the bond that often forms between patients and their caregivers, mobile research nurses also can help improve patient retention.
Enhancing Clinical Trial Flexibility
July 22nd 2024As drug development costs continue to escalate, sponsors are incentivized to find less expensive approaches to develop their assets. FSP models provide increased operational and resourcing flexibility and different pricing plans in comparison to traditional full-service CRO offerings.
Comprehensive and flexible partnership with functional services for rescue study
July 22nd 2024Large CROs operate with a one-size fits all approach, when this no longer worked for a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, they turned to Catalyst Flex to design a tailored solution to meet the safety needs of this rescue study.
The Expanding Role of Functional Service Providers in Clinical Research
July 22nd 2024This article explores the strategic importance of FSPs in clinical research, emphasizing their contribution to cost-efficiency, the acceleration of drug development, and technological innovation in trial management.