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Beginner’s Guide to Budget Negotiation
Proper trial financing ensures internal costs are covered, facilitates better negotiation, and leads to higher compliance in trials.
Beginner’s Guide to Single IRB Mandates
More governing bodies are starting to opt for single institutional review board (sIRB) review as a way to streamline research operations.
Medicare Coverage Analysis Worksheet
Determine whether your trial meets the requirements of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Routine Costs in Clinical Trials.
Your Guide to sIRB Mandates
sIRB regulations and policies have been announced and implemented to help address the challenges of conducting clinical trials involving multiple research sites.
Why Keep HIPAA Separate from the Informed Consent Form
HIPAA is important to the informed consent process, and oftentimes, a standalone document is the most beneficial approach.
Regulatory Trends in Cell and Gene Therapies
Recent signals have indicated the FDA plans to provide greater support for cell and gene therapy research.
Understanding FDA’s Draft Guidance on Ethical Considerations for Involving Children in Clinical Trials
Until the 1980s, children were excluded from research studies. Now, FDA provides draft guidance on ethically including kids in trials.
FDA’s September 2022 NPRMs: What They Mean for Academia and Industry
FDA’s new NPRMs would harmonize certain IRB regulations with the HHS Common Rule. Find out what this could mean for sites and sponsors.
Modernizing Site Feasibility and Selection
An important decision impacting a multi-faceted study startup process is determining which sites to partner with for study conduct.
Unpacking IRB Innovations for Decentralized Clinical Trials
Ethical oversight committees continue to innovate to keep pace with the rapid changes and evolution of research conduct.
How Paper and Electronic Source Data Meet ALCOA-C Principles
ALCOA ensures source data is safe and effective, but how does it differ for data collected on paper vs. electronically?
Strategies for Successful Site Selection in Clinical Trials
While clinical trial site selection aids in a trial’s success, it’s critical to maximize the study's time, resources, and funds.