Clinical trial researchers are burned out too. Automated data capture is helping.
Bio Pharma Dive
MARCH 13, 2023
Manual data transcription increases clinical research coordinator burnout. There is a better way.
Survey identifies factors in reducing clinical research coordinator turnover
Scienmag
MARCH 5, 2021
Credit: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Strong, collaborative relationships with principal investigators are a key factor of longevity in clinical research coordinator positions — an essential, but increasingly transient job in executing treatment-advancing clinical trials, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers found.
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Clinical Research Coordinators: Unsung Heroes at the Heart of Trials
Imperical Blog
MAY 17, 2022
In trials, clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are priceless members of every trial team. From study startup to study closeout, CRCs make the trial happen. Health care heroes are everywhere, from surgeons in war zones to pediatric nurses in suburban offices.
How To Become A Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Trial Gurus
JUNE 19, 2021
The Clinical Research Coordinator is the backbone of any clinical trial. In my opinion, the clinical research coordinator position is the best place to start your clinical research career.
Documenting Adverse Events For Clinical Research Coordinators
Clinical Trial Gurus
JUNE 30, 2021
One of the more important teaching points in our CRC Academy is adverse event reporting for clinical research coordinators. In this video I share some tips for clinical trial coordinators who are tasked with proper reporting documentation and processing.
The Most Common Clinical Research Coordinator Mistakes! Experienced Researchers Explain!
Clinical Trial Gurus
OCTOBER 17, 2021
Clinical research coordinator is the most important role in any clinical trial. In this video we discuss the top mistakes that all coordinators make and how to potentially avoid these issues.
Clinical Research Coordinator Discusses Challenges With Virtual Patient Visits
Clinical Trial Gurus
MAY 3, 2021
A Clinical Research Coordinator talks about some of the barriers that he has encountered while working on remote clinical trials.
How Can A Clinical Research Coordinator Handle Their Workflow?
Clinical Trial Gurus
MAY 24, 2021
Depending on the research site, Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) are responsible for several clinical trial activities ranging from regulatory document management to patient intake or budget negotiations.
How A Clinical Research Coordinator Can Create A Source Document For A Protocol
Clinical Trial Gurus
JULY 7, 2021
Creating source document templates for a clinical trial is a task that more often than not falls into the responsibility parameters of a clinical research coordinator. In this interview, I discuss this lesser understood study coordinator function with a clinical research site director.
Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator At A Community Clinic Shares Her Story and Tips
Clinical Trial Gurus
AUGUST 18, 2021
Oncology clinical research is a world of its own. In this video I speak with a clinical research coordinator who shares her own experiences in the world of oncology clinical trials. Full of challenges, different medical terminology, graded adverse events and so much more.
How A Medical Biller Became A Clinical Research Coordinator and How She Keeps Her CRAs Happy
Clinical Trial Gurus
JULY 5, 2021
Clinical research professionals can come from many different career backgrounds. In this example, one of my current clinical research coordinators shares her story of starting out as a medical biller at a medical clinic that also happened to conduct a few clinical trials.
Innovative Program Expands Clinical Trial Workforce, Patient Outreach in Hispanic Communities
ACRP blog
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Just ask Michaele Linden-Johnson, FACHE, MBA, LCSW, director of clinical trials and business development at the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation Cardwell Collaborative in El Paso, Texas. Our region’s clinical trial site network has grown nearly 140%” between 2017 and 2022, Linden-Johnson says.
Clinical Research Jobs: How to Choose the Right Career Path
XTalks
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Clinical research is part of a growing industry that provides individuals with rewarding career options and a ladder to climb. Working in the clinical trials industry allows clinical researchers to work with patients and bring new drugs to market. Clinical Research Coordinator.
Documenting Adverse Events As A Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Trial Gurus
AUGUST 24, 2021
Adverse events are a part of every clinical trial, if not a part of every study subject’s journey throughout a study. An important facet of a clinical research coordinator’s job responsibilities are effectively identifying, reporting, and documenting adverse events.
Grand Rounds August 25, 2023: Pragmatic Trial of an EHR Application to Display Real-time PRO Data: Successes and Challenges (Gabriela Schmajuk, MD, MS)
Rethinking Clinical Trials
AUGUST 30, 2023
The RA PRO dashboard was tested as part of a stepped wedge, cluster randomized trial at the clinician level. The hypothesis was that the RA PRO dashboard used during clinical encounters will increase patient engagement, foster shared decision making, and improve health outcomes for patients with RA.
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CRC Explains What It's Like To Work At Two Different Sites and Industry vs IIT Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Gurus
AUGUST 21, 2021
A clinical research coordinator compares industry sponsored trials and investigator initiated trials in terms of working on the studies from a CRC perspective.
Diversity in Clinical Trials: Tackling the Issues in Alzheimer’s Research at AAIC 2021
XTalks
JULY 29, 2021
Just as clinical researchers in other therapeutic areas have renewed their commitment to improving participant diversity in clinical trials, so too have those working in Alzheimer’s research. What Factors Promote Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Participation?
Developing Clinical Trial Budgets: Considerations, Best Practices, and the Role of Fair Market Value (FMV)
Cloudbyz
JUNE 13, 2023
Introduction: Clinical trials are essential for evaluating the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments, therapies, and interventions. Developing an accurate and comprehensive budget is crucial for successful trial planning and execution. Site Selection: Careful site selection is critical for optimizing trial costs.
Clinical Research as a Career Path and the Need for Deliberate Site Action
ACRP blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
“We often hear that clinical research professionals ‘accidentally happened upon’ this career path,” adds Lisa Lionetti-Freutel, CCRC, Clinical Research Coordinator at Renown Health.
Cross Reference Regulatory Documents and Logs In Clinical Research Investigator Site File
Clinical Trial Gurus
AUGUST 22, 2021
Regulatory documents are essential for every clinical trial. As a clinical research coordinator or clinical research associate it can be helpful to know which documents typically cause cascades for other documents.
5 Content Ideas for Your Next Clinical Trial Newsletter
Clinical Trial Podcast
AUGUST 25, 2023
A clinical trial newsletter is a low tech tool that can help you drive site engagement. Share clinical trial progress (start-up, enrollment, data collection) with participating sites. A high quality, quarterly newsletter is just fine for most clinical trials.
Poaching, Shallow Personnel Pool Fuel Dangerous Site ‘Talent Drain’
ACRP blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
It wasn’t just the resignation of yet another clinical research coordinator (CRC) that Christina Brennan, MD, CCRC, vice president for clinical research at Northwell Health, had to contend with earlier this year. Welcome to the war for clinical trial talent, 2022 style. We have approximately 2.5
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Innovative Sites and CROs Find Ways to Retain Top Talent
ACRP blog
OCTOBER 11, 2022
For Christina Brennan, MD, CCRC, vice president for clinical research at Northwell Health, it’s time for industry to rethink how it recruits and retains talent. Brennan is a big advocate of giving clinical trial team members clear career paths and opportunities for professional development.
‘Other Duties as Assigned’: The Wide-Ranging Role of the CRC Professional
ACRP blog
APRIL 24, 2024
Nor, perhaps, are forays into such arenas as site process improvements, quality assurance, safety management, or medical procedure assistance, all of which another CCRC holder told ACRP she has unexpectedly experienced in her work for a trial site.
Opening the Gates to New Study Coordinator Talent and Workforce Mindsets
ACRP blog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Youve probably heard it all before: The clinical research enterprise has a problem with expecting new hires in what are often basically low-paying, entry-level positions to already have two or more years of experience with the positions duties. next April. next April.
This Clinical Trials Day, Let’s Set the Stage for an Era of Innovation
ACRP blog
APRIL 29, 2024
Every May 20th, our community celebrates Clinical Trials Day. It was on this day in 1747 when Dr. James Lind conducted what is largely considered to be the first clinical trial, testing different treatments for scurvy among sailors aboard a ship and reliably proving the therapeutic solution of vitamin C.
Building Upon the Unique Perspective of Patient Advocacy Groups
ACRP blog
JULY 26, 2023
That’s part of the reason why Sara Abbassi, MBBS, MSPH, a clinical research coordinator (CRC) at Wellnext LLC and ACRP member, says that educating patient advocacy groups about clinical research is a critical component of the profession.
ACRP 2023 Speakers Emphasize Impacts of Quality and Diversity on Clinical Trial Sites
ACRP blog
APRIL 29, 2023
Among many other topics, speakers at this weekend’s ACRP 2023 gathering in Dallas, Texas, are sharing insights on the importance of building quality into clinical trials and increasing diversity among the staff and patients at the study site level. At the trial level, the protocol is the blueprint for quality.
Professionals and Patients Offer Mixed Views on Retail Pharmacy Chains’ Enthusiasm About Trials
ACRP blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
As several retail pharmacy chains proclaim a rosy outlook for ongoing efforts to expand their services into the clinical trials arena in the wake of the pandemic, traditional study site personnel and patients interviewed on the topic offered more mixed and nuanced concerns about the prospects for near-term success for such ventures.
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Behind the Scenes with a Study Coordinator for a Potential Breakthrough Breast Cancer Vaccine
ACRP blog
OCTOBER 10, 2023
In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month , ACRP recently went behind the scenes with a clinical research coordinator on the study team for a bold Cleveland Clinic investigation of a vaccine aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most aggressive and lethal form of the disease.
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Removing Barriers to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials
ACRP blog
APRIL 10, 2023
One of the complex hurdles we face in our industry is ensuring trials include the diverse patients we serve. Historically, people from racial and ethnic minorities have been underrepresented in clinical research. Put simply, to develop medicines for all, we must conduct research for all. This is a sponsored message.
Telemedicine in the Era of Coronavirus Disease
VirTrial
MARCH 11, 2020
Coronavirus and Ongoing Clinical Trials. Fear of traveling to a hospital or clinic may be enough to negatively impact enrollment and recruitment of ongoing trials. Coronavirus and Trials in Startup. In light of travel restrictions regarding the Coronavirus, timelines of new trials in startup are in danger of delay.
Professionals and Patients Offer Mixed Views on Retail Pharmacy Chains’ Enthusiasm About Trials
ACRP blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
As several retail pharmacy chains proclaim a rosy outlook for ongoing efforts to expand their services into the clinical trials arena in the wake of the pandemic, traditional study site personnel and patients interviewed on the topic offered more mixed and nuanced concerns about the prospects for near-term success for such ventures.
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A Visit with Christina Brennan, the 2025 ACRP Board of Trustees Chair
ACRP blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
A: I have dedicated more than 25 years to the clinical research profession, during which I have had the privilege of working as both a principal and sub-investigator on clinical trials. Currently, I serve as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Research at Northwell Health in New York.
Top Site Challenges of 2023 – Data and Insights on Site Burden and Trial Efficiency
ACRP blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
Clinical research is an integral part of improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge, but over the last several years, clinical trials have continued to become increasingly complex. Additionally, enrollment in existing and new clinical trials remains closely tied to site resourcing levels.
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Top Site Challenges of 2023 – Data and Insights on Site Burden and Trial Efficiency
ACRP blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
Clinical research is an integral part of improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge, but over the last several years, clinical trials have continued to become increasingly complex. Additionally, enrollment in existing and new clinical trials remains closely tied to site resourcing levels.
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Assessing Staff Workload and Maximizing Site Performance
ACRP blog
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Taking the guesswork out of assigning trials. Assessing the capacity of a clinical research coordinator (CRC) is one of many challenges involved in managing clinical trials—which are heterogeneous and increasingly complex, with rising regulatory burdens and tight budgets. View complete schedule. .
A Visit with Christina Brennan, the 2025 ACRP Board of Trustees Chair
ACRP blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
A: I have dedicated more than 25 years to the clinical research profession, during which I have had the privilege of working as both a principal and sub-investigator on clinical trials. Currently, I serve as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Research at Northwell Health in New York.
VirTrial Announces Service for Virtual Site Monitoring Visits to Allow CRA’s Continued Access to Research Sites During COVID-19 Pandemic
VirTrial
MAY 26, 2020
Scottsdale, AZ (May 26, 2020) – VirTrial today announced a new service designed to enable virtual site monitoring visits in the clinical trials industry. The solution enables pharmaceutical sponsors and CROs to evaluate, qualify and routinely monitor research sites for studies without physical travel.
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Workforce and Patient Engagement Issues Capture Attention at ACRP 2024
ACRP blog
MAY 5, 2024
Some of the other educational sessions from the Saturday morning lineup of topics concentrated on the intricacies of pitching the availability of clinical trials to potential participants, and on incorporating the principles of best patient engagement practices into the training of clinical research professionals.
Integrating EHR and EDC Systems with Hugh Levaux
Clinical Trial Podcast
JANUARY 23, 2022
One of the most time and resource intensive tasks in clinical research is data entry. . Clinical research coordinators spend countless hours transferring clinical data from a patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) into a study specific Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system. Hugh holds a Ph.D.
Avoiding Radiation Toxicity: Understanding Dosimetric Endpoints and Challenges in Radiopharmaceutical Clinical Trials
XTalks
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Guarnaschelli reviewed the medical considerations involved in radiopharmaceutical clinical trials. Watch the free, on-demand webinar to gain valuable insights from a group of experts about implementing radiation dose limits in radiopharmaceutical clinical trials. How does Radiation Cause Cell Death?
Spotlight on the Clinical Research Associate Career Pathway and Resources
ACRP blog
JUNE 24, 2024
However, they may not realize immediately that very few applicants for a CRA position with a sponsor or contract research organization (CRO) will be hired straight into a monitoring role without first having worked as a clinical research coordinator (CRC) for a site or as a clinical trial assistant (CTA) for a sponsor.
3 Ways to Fast Track Your Career in Clinical Research
XTalks
MAY 14, 2021
Here are three ways to advance your career in clinical research. To learn more about what it takes to progress from a CRA to a project manager or clinical trial manager position in less than two years, register for this free webinar hosted by trial experts from ICON’s functional service provision (FSP) division, DOCS.
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