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Oncology & Hematology

Patient-Centered Hematological Malignancy Trials: A Blueprint for Success 

Hematological malignancies are a diverse group of cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. The complexity and variability of these diseases demand innovative and personalized approaches to treatment that traditional clinical trial methodologies often lack. Designing patient-centric hematology clinical trials requires a comprehensive understanding of the patient experience, coupled with a…

Women's Health

Teaming Up with Sites During Trial Design

According to the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (Tufts CSDD), nearly half of all clinical studies require substantial—and potentially avoidable—protocol amendments that lengthen timelines and increase costs. Tufts CSDD also notes that more than half of the substantial amendments are implemented during the study enrollment period, mainly due to difficulties in recruiting…

Women's Health

Addressing Research for Women from Every Angle

When sponsors develop drugs and devices specifically for women, they need to create trials that are uniquely female-focused. From protocols and endpoints, to recruiting strategies and messaging, these trials have to take into account the unique needs, expectations and regulatory requirements of a totally female population. Having spent more than 20 years in this space,…

Women's Health

Designing Trials for Patients

Clinical development is about finding new healthcare solutions that improve patient lives. This starts with identifying what matters most to people as they manage their health and wellbeing. Appropriate use of patient input can help improve development and regulatory decisions. Listening to patients living with a condition, we can proactively address potential flaws in clinical…

Women's Health

Gaining Patient Input: How to Ensure Patient Interests Remain Top of Mind

Our focus on women’s health research means we’re sensitive to the concerns and needs of the female volunteers contemplating clinical trial participation. In order to effectively enroll women, it’s important to acknowledge these volunteers and consider their perspectives in every step of the clinical research process. Regularly engaging women, their physicians, and health advocates helps…