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Patients Participating in Research – the Good, Bad and Ugly!
Clinical Drug Trials refer to the scientific study conducted on human subjects in order to understand various aspects of healthcare, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. It involves the investigation of new medical treatments, devices, and interventions to enhance healthcare practices and improve patient outcomes. Clinical research is essential for evaluating the potential…
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Is there something as the best Clinical Research Design?
Clinical research designs have always been a topic of serious discussion. After all, it is the design that can make or break a study. As a clinical research professional am sure you would have come across multiple scenarios wherein the IP – Investigational Product was truly promising but it did not simply make the cut…
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Good Documentation Practices: A ‘WANT’ or a ‘NEED’
So, what exactly does it mean when we say ‘Good Documentation Practices’ and how do we put it into practice?This has become the commonly used phrase and become rather ceremonious in our clinical research conversations. The GDP term is often used the maximum during the site initiation visit (prior to study start) wherein the CRA makes…
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A Patient’s Role In Clinical Research
Patient engagement is crucial for the success of a clinical trial. The compliance exhibited by the patient is vital as it can impact the final outcome of a clinical study. The patients are often recruited haphazardly in order to meet the recruitment timelines. This is not always the scenario but many investigators opt for bulk…
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3 Must-Have Skills for CRAs
A CRA – Clinical Research Associate plays a vital role in a clinical trial. He/she is the bridge between the Sponsor/CRO and the Investigator/Site Team. Regardless of the type of trial, the CRA’s role remains the same. The CRA should take utmost responsibility in ensuring the clinical trial is being conducted as per the approved…
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Clinical Research Industry – The INDIAN Edge
Currently, India is one of the top countries where clinical research companies are planning to invest over the next 5-6 years. The Indian government had also proposed a 10-year Tax Holiday on R&D investments – a move to attract more Global Sponsors from the Clinical Research Industry. India has also become the favoured destination ahead…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Studies and How They Help Advance Medical Research
What is Clinical Research and Why Is it Important? Clinical research is the process of investigating a new intervention or medication through experimentally controlled investigation. It is an important part of advancing our understanding of human health and disease. It can take many different forms: observational studies, laboratory experiments, clinical trials, etc. Clinical research is…