While money should not be an incentive for patients to participate in clinical research, it is an important aspect to value them for what they truly are—a finite resource that drives clinical trials forward....
How to overcome barriers to increased patient diversity in clinical trials....
Deljuan Hunter initially had no desire to do any clinical trials, but because he had a strong, trusting relationship with his oncologist, he agreed to participate....
Pragmatic trials are embedded in clinical practice, so visits are linked to those that would normally occur outside of a clinical trial....
Five UW–Madison clinical research nurses recently attended and played active roles in the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)'s annual conference in Atlanta....
An effective Plain language Summary of a clinical trial provides participants with feedback they need about expectations from a trial while providing the sponsor with valuable insights into their patient communities....
UW Health’s Tamara Kempken Mehring was recently named the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Clinical Research Nurse Award by the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)....
In the turbulent waters of the clinical research workforce, with high turnover and burnout circling like relentless sharks, several leading organizations have found ways to navigate their way through and around the worst of the storm....
Pharmaceutical sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) are working to increase patient recruitment and retention rates and to improve trial performance using patient-centric engagement strategies to elevate the patient experience....
The majority of cancers do not have known screening markers, so research is needed to be sure potential biomarkers are predictive of disease, reduce mortality, do not lead to unnecessary procedures or needless worry, and are cost-effective....
