Seeing What Topicals Really Do at the Microscopic Level
In clinical research, every decision about product development hinges on data. For topical drugs and dermatology products in particular, gathering that data has always been a challenge. How do you know, with certainty, that an active ingredient is doing what it is supposed to do once it reaches the skin? Traditional approaches have left sponsors […]
What CROs Overlook When Recruiting for Long In-House Stays
Recruitment for clinical trials is never simple, but when studies require participants to remain in a clinic or research facility for extended periods, the challenges multiply. Long in-house stays, common in early-phase pharmacology trials, demand more than a standard recruitment plan. They require a retention strategy that begins before the first participant arrives and continues […]
What Makes a CRO Audit-Ready All Year Long?
The phrase “Regulatory audit” can cause anxiety into even the most seasoned CRO professionals. For many, who see an audit as an isolated event, it conjures images of frantic, last-minute preparations, often referred to as “fire-drill audit culture.” This reactive approach, while sometimes seemingly effective in the short term, is unsustainable and carries risks. Patient […]