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The Power of Worldwide Networks in Data and Safety Monitoring Boards

Advarra

In an era where clinical trials are increasingly global, it’s more imperative than ever to leverage international expertise. Data and safety monitoring boards (DSMBs), also known as data monitoring committees (DMCs), play a critical role in overseeing a clinical trial’s safety and efficacy.

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Applying Artificial Intelligence to Transform the Patient Enrollment Paradigm in Clinical Research

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AI also has the potential to incorporate real-world data (RWD) obtained from electronic health records (EHRs), medical claims or other data sources to inform the design and optimization strategy of clinical trials. A high-risk participant can be even excluded from the study based on the severity of the adverse event.

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

A surrogate endpoint is a marker used in clinical trials as a substitute for a direct clinical outcome. Diagnostic biomarkers typically confirm or establish a diagnosis and are often used in selecting patient populations for clinical trials.

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Enhancing Clinical Trials: The Power of Contact Center Services

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Clinical trials are the backbone of medical research, enabling the development of new treatments and therapies that can improve patient outcomes. However, conducting successful clinical trials requires efficient communication and coordination among various stakeholders.

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The Next Generation of Vaccine Mega Trials

PPD

In the realm of vaccine development, mega trials — studies enrolling 5,000 subjects or more — have been instrumental in the fight against many pathogens, including influenza, rotavirus, malaria, RSV and most recently in the rapid development of vaccines against COVID-19.

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Relieve Caregiver Burden, Improve Neurodegenerative Clinical Trials

PPD

Yet, four out of five care partners of people with neurodegenerative disorders have never been informed of clinical trial opportunities , according to a survey of more than 250 caregivers conducted by PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. There’s little time to lose.

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Shifting Paradigms in PAH Clinical Trials: 7 Key Takeaways for Success

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Composite endpoints might include factors such as hospitalization, transplantation and worsening of clinical outcomes. Their early definition — as well as plans for recording and tracking — is a major factor in a trial’s success.