The Hidden Costs of Manual Site Activation in Academic Research
Manual site activation isn’t just tedious—it’s expensive, risky, and invisible. In this post, we expose the hidden costs draining academic medical centers, from the time burned by overworked coordinators to the compliance gaps that threaten audits. You’ll follow a day in the life of a coordinator, step into the shoes of AMC leadership, and uncover […]
Bridging the Communication Gap in Clinical Trial Start-up
The Hidden Cost of Miscommunication Imagine this: your team is ready to activate a promising new clinical trial. The protocol is finalized, the sponsor is eager, and your site is set to recruit. But then… silence. An important email gets buried. Someone’s working off an outdated spreadsheet. Updates don’t reach the right people. And just […]
Accelerating Trial Start-up: What High-Performing CROs and Sponsors Are Tracking
Visualize your study startup like a high-performance dashboard—not a pile of spreadsheets. The harsh truth? 80% of clinical trials experience delays during the star-up phase, often by weeks or even months. According to data from ClinicalTrials.gov, these delays cost sponsors millions in lost time, opportunity, and resourcing. And yet, many teams are still operating like it’s 2005. […]
Boosting Site Selection: A Guide for Research Sites
Running clinical trials is no small feat. For Contract Research Organizations (CROs), independent research sites, and academic research centers, the study startup phase—especially site selection—can feel like a maze of paperwork, timelines, and tough decisions. Delays are common, and inefficiencies can cost time, money, and even relationships with sponsors. But it doesn’t have to be […]
Study Startup: The Critical Foundation of Clinical Trials
Study startup (SSU) is a crucial phase in the lifecycle of clinical research. It sets the foundation for the trial’s success and involves a series of intricate activities that require careful coordination across multiple teams. Any misstep during this stage can result in delays, increased costs, and even compromise the trial’s objectives. Let’s explore the […]