Navigating the Roadmap of a Clinical Trial
It’s no secret that clinical trials are quite complex to run. With various steps and phases, most trials take years to get that coveted Food…
We Were on a Break! (And Other Protocol Deviations)
What happens when clinical trials go off script—and how IRBs help bring them back on track The show Friends is about a group of 20…
IRB Considerations for Conducting Patient Recruitment
Recruitment is the first interaction potential participants have with a research study and can set the tone for everything that follows. Regulatory agencies even consider…
Streamlining Multi-site Research: The Role of an sIRB
It’s more important than ever for research teams to become more efficient all while meeting tight deadlines and getting a new medicine or therapy to…
A Blog About Nothing… Except IRB Oversight
What Seinfeld Teaches Us About the Everyday Ethics of Clinical Research Seinfeld billed itself as “a show about nothing,” but fans know it was really…
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Trial Patient Recruitment
Arguably, one of the most important elements to clinical research is patient recruitment. For a new medicine to come to market, it must withstand rigorous…
Why Clinical Research Needs Its Own Jedi Council
A look at how IRBs bring wisdom, balance and protection to the research galaxy In a galaxy not so far away—our own—clinical research is advancing…
I Will Survive: How the IRB Protects Participants From Research Gone Wrong
In the world of clinical research, participant safety isn’t just a priority, it’s the priority. Every research study comes with potential risks, and while scientific…
Avoid These IRB Submission Mistakes to Speed Up Approval
Historically, IRB submissions can be daunting – strange forms, specific questions and lots of acronyms. We know that you have tight turnaround times and numerous…
Should Sponsors Cover 100% of Clinical Trial Costs? – An IRB Perspective
In the United States, most clinical trials are conducted with funding provided by a government agency, industry or other sponsor. Typically, these sponsors cover some…
