Local Versus Central IRBs: What’s the Difference?
Central and local IRBs share the same research oversight goals, but NIH’s single IRB mandate challenges local IRBs to adapt their broader responsibilities.
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Advarra’s Support for Institutions
As clinical research sites face more challenges than perhaps ever before, it’s increasingly important to provide sites with proper support
Beginner’s Guide to institutional review boards (IRBs)
In clinical research, institutional review boards (IRBs) a vital role in ensuring participant rights and ethical standards are upheld throughout the trial.
eClinical Regulatory Trends Impacting Clinical Research
For the past two years, the clinical research industry has seen an acceleration in staff shifting to a remote, work
Medical Devices: “Significant Risk” Versus “Nonsignificant Risk” Determinations
In medical device research, the determination of “significant risk” or “nonsignificant risk” is sometimes confusing, especially for those new to
Diversity in Cancer Research: Getting Started
The most recent Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) guidelines released by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) include a new Core
Beginner’s Guide to Community-Based Participatory Research
With diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts currently at the forefront of the research community’s collective mind, we’re also seeing increased
Understanding Various Decentralized Terms in Research
As many research organizations are becoming more patient-centric and adapting to technological advancements and remote requirements, they are re-designing the
Budgeting and Billing Compliance in Study Activation
Effective billing compliance starts with understanding routine costs, extended coverage, and administrative fees to avoid costly errors in clinical trials.
Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan for your HRPP
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of robust emergency preparedness for HRPPs, ensuring research continuity and participant protection during crises.
Considerations for Transitioning from Paper to eSource
Switching from paper to eSource in clinical trials enhances data accuracy, reduces errors, and boosts organization, offering more efficient study management.
Improving Patient Centricity and Research Access
A clinical research trial can only be as strong its participant population, but it’s challenging to find eligible patients.