Scale Your Feasibility Response—Without Scaling Your Team
The Hidden Cost of Feasibility Overload If you’ve ever juggled six feasibility requests at once, you’re not alone—and you’re probably exhausted. For many clinical research teams, feasibility is deceptively labeled as “simple” paperwork. But behind each sponsor packet lies a web of deadlines, document versions, internal coordination, and unspoken stress. When multiple sponsors hit your […]
From Spreadsheets to Systems: How Research Sites Can Streamline Study Startup
What’s the Real Cost of Your Spreadsheet? Let’s be honest—spreadsheets have been the unsung heroes of clinical research operations for decades. They’re quick, flexible, and everyone knows how to use them. But in study startup? They might be doing more harm than good. If you’ve ever missed a critical startup deadline because someone forgot to […]
What Sponsors Want From Sites in 2025 — And How to Stay Ahead
In 2025, sponsors are looking for more than just high enrollment numbers — they want operational reliability, real-time visibility, and a site partner that thinks ahead. For independent high-volume research sites, the pressure to deliver has never been greater. As the clinical research industry evolves, so do sponsor expectations. Speed, transparency, and data-driven oversight are […]
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 Someone’s working off an outdated spreadsheet.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 […]