# Clinical Research * **Definition:** Research conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications, treatments, or medical devices in humans. * **Taxonomy:** Sectors / Clinical Research ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Clinical Research**, for healthcare technology leaders * 48.6K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/19/2025 | [**Cycle Time is the New Currency of Drug Development**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/20/cycle-time-is-the-new-currency-of-drug-development/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Celebrating Clinical Trials Day Part 1 Putting The Patient First**](https://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/celebrating-clinical-trials-day-part-putting-the-patient-first-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Femtech: Overture Life Secures $20.6M to Advance IVF Automation**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/04/24/overture-life-secures-20-6m-to-advance-ivf-automation-and-access/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**DM Clinical Research Partners with Florida Sleep Specialists to Advance Sleep and Obesity Medicine Research**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dm-clinical-research-partners-with-florida-sleep-specialists-to-advance-sleep-and-obesity-medicine-research-302429211.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**From Startup to Global Leader: How CTI is Shaping the Future of Clinical Research in Ohio and Beyond**](https://www.fiercebiotech.com/sponsored/how-cti-shaping-clinical-research-ohio-and-beyond) | [[FierceBiotech]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**How HHS Budget Cuts And Vaccine Hesitancy Threaten Clinical Trial Operations**](http://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/how-hhs-budget-cuts-and-vaccine-hesitancy-threaten-clinical-trial-operations-and-what-leaders-can-do-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**Prolerity Clinical Research Announces Stacey (Colado) Johnson as Chief Operating Officer**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prolerity-clinical-research-announces-stacey-colado-johnson-as-chief-operating-officer-302423529.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**Alcanza Clinical Research Announces Open House Events in Texas**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alcanza-clinical-research-announces-open-170000485.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**York University School of Continuing Studies launches new clinical trials program to meet ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/york-university-school-continuing-studies-124000496.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/23/2025 | [**Global AI In Clinical Trials Market Trends Current Partnerships**](https://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/global-ai-in-clinical-trials-market-trends-current-partnerships-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Tackling AI Copyright Challenges In Pharma And Clinical Research**](http://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/tackling-ai-copyright-challenges-in-pharma-and-clinical-research-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 2/16/2025 | [**The Rise of Decentralized Clinical Trials: Transforming Medical Research in the Digital Age**](https://medium.com/@anand.butani/the-rise-of-decentralized-clinical-trials-transforming-medical-research-in-the-digital-age-14de2e771e75) | [[Medium]] | | 1/27/2025 | [**Feinstein Institutes' Christina Brennan named Chair of Association of Clinical Research ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250127855979/feinstein-institutes-christina-brennan-named-chair-of-association-of-clinical-research-professionals-board-of-trustees) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**Ryght AI and QPS Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Global Clinical Trials**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ryght-ai-and-qps-forge-strategic-partnership-to-revolutionize-global-clinical-trials-302343822.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Ryght AI Launches Global Clinical Trial Site Network with the University of Southern ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ryght-ai-launches-global-clinical-trial-site-network-with-the-university-of-southern-california-as-their-first-academic-site-302330828.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827918) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Emmes adds new role as it looks to expand government footprint - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/emmes-adds-new-role-as-it-looks-to-expand-government-footprint-302326978.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Healthcare Cloud Computing Market to Grow by USD 98.6 Billion from 2024-2028, as Integrated Services Drive Demand with AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-cloud-computing-market-to-grow-by-usd-98-6-billion-from-2024-2028--as-integrated-services-drive-demand-with-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302300785.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**Navigating the Job Market: Strategies for Securing a Clinical Research Role**](https://techbullion.com/navigating-the-job-market-strategies-for-securing-a-clinical-research-role/) | techbullion.com | | 8/14/2024 | [**Unlock Your Future in Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance and clinical data management.**](https://www.apnnews.com/unlock-your-future-in-clinical-research-pharmacovigilance-and-clinical-data-management-phd-admissions-open-at-icri-in-collaboration-with-sushant-university/) | apnnews.com | | 8/14/2024 | [**Thermo Fisher Scientific's Clinical Research Business Recognized by ISG for Digital Services Leadership**](https://www.lelezard.com/en/news-21489728.html) | lelezard.com | | 8/14/2024 | [**Thermo Fisher Scientific's Clinical Research Business Recognized by ISG for Digital Services Leadership**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814919656/en/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific%E2%80%99s-Clinical-Research-Business-Recognized-by-ISG-for-Digital-Services-Leadership/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/14/2024 | [**Thermo Fisher Scientific's Clinical Research Business Recognized by ISG for Digital Services Leadership**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814919656/en/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific%E2%80%99s-Clinical-Research-Business-Recognized-by-ISG-for-Digital-Services-Leadership) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/24/2024 | [**Dr. Vince Clinical Research Presents Groundbreaking Webinar on Accelerating Clinical & Drug Development Timelines with AI**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724236092/en/Dr.-Vince-Clinical-Research-Presents-Groundbreaking-Webinar-on-Accelerating-Clinical-Drug-Development-Timelines-with-AI/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 6/17/2024 | [**Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Clinical Research Innovation at DIA Annual Meeting**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240616185585/en/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Showcases-Clinical-Research-Innovation-at-DIA-Annual-Meeting/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Sector Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **DM Clinical Research**: A clinical research organization that has partnered with local physicians to establish embedded clinical sites, enhancing patient access to clinical trials. - **Alcanza Clinical Research**: A network of research facilities focused on reducing barriers to clinical research participation, particularly for underrepresented populations. - **Rovia Clinical Research**: A multi-specialty clinical research site network focused on enhancing clinical trial delivery and patient access. - **MCRA**: A leading independent Clinical Research Organization that integrates various services to support clients in bringing medical innovations to market. - **Accell Clinical Research**: A major player providing services across various phases of clinical research. - **DVCR**: A contract research organization specializing in early-phase trials, recently enhancing its capabilities with a new clinical laboratory for in-house safety testing. - **Catalyst Clinical Research**: A fast-growing clinical research organization recognized for its customizable solutions in biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, focusing on oncology and flexible service models. - **Ryght Research Network**: A global collaboration of clinical research sites leveraging AI technology to streamline trial operations. - **Velocity Clinical Research**: A leading clinical trial site organization expanding its global network, particularly in the LATAM region. - **EmVenio Research**: A clinical research organization that focuses on improving accessibility to clinical trials and enhancing collaboration through its Global Impact Partner Program. - **Allucent**: A mid-sized clinical research organization participating in the D-COHRe initiative to enhance decentralized clinical study capabilities. - **CenExel**: A nationwide clinical research site network focused on supporting the life sciences industry in developing innovative therapies. - **Eximia Research**: A clinical research organization expanding its capabilities through the integration of Tidewater Clinical Research. - **TransCelerate BioPharma**: A collaborative organization focused on improving clinical research efficiency and effectiveness. - **Charles River Laboratories**: A key provider of preclinical and clinical laboratory services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. - **Highlander Health**: A new venture co-founded by Amy Abernethy aimed at modernizing clinical research by integrating it into everyday healthcare practices. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **NIH's CARE for Health**: A pilot program aimed at establishing clinical research in underserved communities. - **DM Clinical Research and local physicians**: Establishment of an embedded clinical site in Shreveport to enhance access to clinical trials. - **Adams Clinical and InSite Clinical Research**: A partnership to enhance capabilities in conducting clinical trials for psychiatric and neurologic illnesses. - **DM Clinical Research**: Partnered with local physicians to establish an embedded clinical site in Shreveport, Louisiana, focusing on neurology and pain management. - **EmVenio Research**: Joined the SCRS Global Impact Partner Program to enhance collaboration and innovation in clinical trials. - **DocMode Health Technologies**: Launched Clinical Research Services to provide comprehensive solutions for clinical trial management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. - **DM Clinical Research and Dr. Jeremy McConnell**: A partnership to establish a clinical research site addressing obesity in underserved communities. - **Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO) and CHA University Bundang Medical Center**: Collaborating on cross-border clinical trial solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation in healthcare research. - **WCG and MRCT Center**: Collaborating to address ethical and regulatory challenges in the IRB review of clinical research protocols utilizing AI. - **Eximia Research and Tidewater Clinical Research**: Integration to enhance capabilities in Women's Health and Ophthalmology. - **Walgreens and U.S. Government/BARDA**: Partnered to improve decentralized clinical research capabilities through the D-COHRe program. - **nCartes and UC Davis Medical Center**: Collaboration to enhance clinical trial data fulfillment through REDCap EDC integration. - **Neutra Life Sciences and Pediatric Center**: A partnership aimed at enhancing pediatric clinical research and providing children access to innovative medical treatments. - **Lyndra Therapeutics**: Collaborated with Thermo Fisher Scientific for clinical research services in its pivotal safety study of oral weekly risperidone. - **Keck School of Medicine and Ryght Research Network**: Joining forces to improve clinical trial efficiency through AI technology. - **N-Power Medicine and Merck**: Enhancing oncology clinics' research infrastructure to facilitate greater participation in clinical trials. - **Allucent and BARDA**: Collaboration to improve decentralized clinical trial capabilities for medical countermeasures. - **Harvest Integrated Research Organization**: Signed an MOU with CHA University Bundang Medical Center to collaborate on cross-border clinical trial solutions. - **Alcanza Clinical Research and Casey Orvin**: Appointment of Casey Orvin as CCO to drive growth and enhance patient representation in clinical trials. - **SEQSTER and PatientsLikeMe**: A partnership to improve clinical trial recruitment and patient onboarding experiences through real-time EHR data. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Embedded Clinical Research Sites**: DM Clinical Research's initiative to establish embedded sites to improve patient access to trials. - **Clinical Research Patient Finder**: An AI-powered tool by Inovalon to streamline patient recruitment and improve trial efficiency. - **Mobile Clinical Trials**: Ark Clinical Research plans to launch a mobile unit to enhance accessibility and diversity in clinical trials. - **Real-World Data Utilization**: Leveraging real-world data to identify eligible patients and improve diversity in clinical trials. - **Generative AI in Clinical Research**: Transforming data abstraction and patient cohort creation, improving recruitment and enrollment in clinical trials. - **D-COHRe Initiative**: Designed by BARDA to improve U.S. decentralized clinical research capabilities during public health emergencies. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials**: The D-COHRe initiative aims to modernize clinical trials to be more patient-centric and decentralized. - **Advanced Analytics**: Utilization of statistical modeling and machine learning to improve clinical research efficiency and outcomes. - **Clinical Trials Symposium 2024**: Hosted by the Singapore Clinical Research Institute to enhance the clinical research ecosystem. - **York University's Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials**: A new program aimed at preparing professionals for advanced roles in clinical research, emphasizing hands-on training and data analysis. - **Real-World Data (RWD) and Real-World Evidence (RWE)**: Becoming essential for innovation in clinical research and patient care, with a significant focus on utilizing RWE for decision-making. - **Blockchain Technology**: Ensures data integrity and security in decentralized clinical trials. - **AI in Clinical Research**: AI technologies are increasingly utilized in drug development processes, including clinical trials, optimizing efficiency and transparency. - **Virtual Clinical Trials**: The market is expanding due to increased patient engagement and accessibility, supported by regulatory adaptations post-COVID-19. - **FDA's Center for Clinical Trials Innovation**: Launched to promote innovative approaches that improve the efficiency of drug development. - **WCG's Research Resilience Solutions**: An initiative to support institutions facing funding constraints by optimizing clinical research operations. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs)**: DCTs are enhancing participant recruitment and compliance through remote participation, driven by technological advancements and patient-centric approaches. - **Open-Source Clinical Research Platform**: Arcweb Technologies launched Arcwell to provide free wellness applications and enhance clinical trial operations. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Patient Recruitment and Retention**: Challenges in enrolling and retaining diverse participants in clinical trials, particularly among underrepresented populations. - **Participant Recruitment and Dropout Rates**: Efforts to improve recruitment and retention in clinical trials remain a significant challenge. - **Financial Constraints in Clinical Research**: Institutions face challenges in maintaining operational efficiency and participant safety amid budget cuts. - **Staff Turnover**: High turnover rates at clinical research sites pose challenges to maintaining continuity and quality in clinical trials. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns regarding the handling of sensitive patient data in clinical trials. - **Patient Safety and Data Integrity**: Concerns regarding the broader adoption of digital tools in clinical research, emphasizing the need for regulatory compliance. - **Mistrust in Healthcare**: The clinical research industry must address mistrust to effectively engage diverse patient populations. - **Patient Engagement**: Increasing representation of clinical trial participants is essential for developing safe and effective medicines. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Challenges related to regulatory hurdles and data privacy concerns are prevalent in the adoption of decentralized clinical trials. - **Public Distrust in Clinical Trials**: Escalating skepticism towards vaccines and clinical trials poses challenges for recruitment and trial operations. - **Complexity of Clinical Trials**: 38% of surveyed sites identified trial complexity as a significant challenge, exacerbated by time constraints and resource limitations. - **Cost of Clinical Trials**: Rising costs associated with clinical trials pose challenges despite increasing demand for services. - **Operational Inefficiencies**: Challenges in clinical trial management, including high staff turnover and administrative burdens leading to delays. - **Data Integrity and Patient Safety**: Concerns regarding data integrity and patient safety are significant barriers to broader digital adoption in clinical research. - **Recruitment Challenges**: Nearly 80% of clinical trials fail to meet enrollment goals, highlighting the need for improved recruitment strategies. - **Diversity in Clinical Trials**: Historical lack of diversity in clinical trial participants can lead to imbalances in patient populations. - **Equitable Access to Technology**: Ensuring all populations have access to the technology required for participation in clinical trials. - **Ethical Challenges of AI**: The integration of AI in clinical research raises ethical concerns regarding patient privacy and consent. - **Staffing Reductions at Regulatory Bodies**: Projected losses at the FDA and NIH threaten the safety and efficacy of clinical research, impacting trial timelines and recruitment. ## Related Topics [[Clinical Trials]]; [[Medical Research]]; [[Health Research]]; [[Biomedical Research]]; [[Clinical Trial Design]]