The Impact of IRT Data Integration on Clinical Trials
Dec 3rd, 2024 in
Glossary
Interactive response technology (IRT) systems have changed the way clinical trials are managed. By automating key processes like patient randomization, drug supply management, and data collection, IRT streamlines operations and ensures precision. The integration of IRT systems[...]
Clinical Trial Compliance: Maintaining Ethical Standards and Participant Safety
Nov 26th, 2024 in
Glossary
Compliance in clinical trials is fundamental to protecting the rights of research participants, preserving data integrity, and advancing medical knowledge. To achieve this, trials must adhere to regulatory requirements as well as trial-specific protocols that outline precise[...]
3 Good Reasons To Diversify Your Clinical Research Site Network
Nov 7th, 2024 in
Good Clinical Practice
Over the past five years, the clinical research industry has experienced a surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, driven by the need for scale, technological integration, and diversification of capabilities. Companies like Centricity Research and The IMA Group have[...]
Clinical Trial Project Management: From Recruitment to Regulatory Compliance
Oct 29th, 2024 in
Glossary
Effective clinical trial project management supports smooth trial operations by coordinating regulatory compliance, data management, and stakeholder engagement. It's a matter of managing timelines, controlling budgets, and overseeing recruitment strategies to maintain trial[...]
What Causes Delays in Vaccine Trials?
Oct 22nd, 2024 in
Vaccines
Vaccine trials are critical to public health, but they are also complex and highly scrutinized. When delays occur, they can have far-reaching consequences, from prolonged time-to-market to increased costs. If your vaccine trial has gone “off the rails” so to speak, it’s crucial[...]
Lyme Disease in Ohio: Causes and Clinical Trials
Oct 11th, 2024 in
Lyme disease is on the rise in Ohio and its border states due to an increase in the population of adult blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks. While antibiotics can treat the infection, Lyme disease can still cause both short-term symptoms and potentially lingering[...]
Empowering Acceptance: Supporting Alopecia Awareness Month
Sep 12th, 2024 in
Dermatology
September is Alopecia Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate others about alopecia areata, a common autoimmune condition that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and body. As we deepen our understanding of this condition, we can support and uplift those affected, helping to[...]
What Are The Benefits of A Clinical Trial Management System?
Sep 5th, 2024 in
Glossary
A clinical trial management system (CTMS) streamlines clinical trial operations from startup to closeout. It centralizes protocols, subjects, and financials, enhancing efficiency and oversight. Clinical research professionals gain improved visibility into trial progress and[...]
Good Clinical Practice Principles for Sponsors and Investigators
Aug 20th, 2024 in
Good Clinical Practice
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) serves as the foundation for maintaining patient safety and data integrity, providing a framework that safeguards patients while facilitating scientific advancements. In this post, we’ll highlight good clinical practice principles and examine recent[...]
10 Milestones in The History Of Vaccines
Aug 10th, 2024 in
Vaccines
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of vaccinations and ongoing vaccine research. Vaccines are among the most important weapons in the public health arsenal. They have significantly reduced the occurrence of preventable infectious[...]
Trends in Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine: Insights from Dr. Roy St. John
Jul 17th, 2024 in
Pulmonary
With over three decades of experience and a distinguished career, Dr. St. John brings invaluable expertise to our research initiatives. We recently met with him to discuss the latest trends in pulmonary and respiratory medicine, including biologics, triple inhalers, and[...]
The Dynamics of Dermatology Clinical Trials: From New Therapies to Patient Enrollment
Jun 20th, 2024 in
News
Dr. Michelle Chambers, a Remington-Davis (RDI) board certified dermatologist, has been involved in dermatological clinical research since the 1990s — she brought her expertise to Remington-Davis in 2019. We recently had the chance to sit down with Dr. Chambers and look at some[...]
Remington-Davis Welcomes Dr. Roy St. John to Its Physician Team
May 30th, 2024 in
News
We are excited to announce the new addition to the Remington-Davis family: Dr. Roy St. John. He joins our team of expert board-certified physicians in the central Ohio region that represent over 20 therapeutic areas, including pulmonology. As a board-certified Pulmonary &[...]
Beyond Enrollment: How Site Selection Impacts Patient Retention in Clinical Trials
May 20th, 2024 in
News
Patient recruitment is recognized as one of the biggest challenges in clinical research. But getting patients enrolled in clinical trials is just the first step — it then becomes a question of how to keep them engaged in the process. And as research shows, this is easier said[...]
eSource for Clinical Trials: Exploring Challenges & Opportunities
May 6th, 2024 in
News
eSource — the electronic capture of clinical trial source data — first gained traction in the late 2000s as technologies like electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic patient diaries became more prevalent. Designed to replace the manual collection and entry of data, the[...]
The Road Ahead for Decentralized Clinical Trials
Apr 22nd, 2024 in
News
The pandemic was a clear catalyst for the rise of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). But it may come as a surprise to some that this shift was already gaining momentum in the years prior due to advancements in technology. Telemedicine platforms, electronic data capture[...]
Diversity in Clinical Trials: The Latest FDA Guidance
Feb 21st, 2024 in
News
Diversity has always mattered in clinical trials and health care in general. As the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes, “people may experience the same disease differently.” With a more diverse pool of clinical trial participants, researchers can better account for these[...]
Why Is It So Hard To Find Healthy Volunteers for Clinical Trials?
Jan 23rd, 2024 in
News
Healthy volunteers are a cornerstone of successful clinical trials. Before medications or devices are given to patient groups with a specific condition, interventions on healthy volunteers set a baseline in the early stages of clinical research. These control groups ultimately[...]
Trends in Immunology Clinical Trials: An Interview With Dr. Ian Baird
Jan 17th, 2024 in
News
The landscape of immunology clinical trials rarely stands still, from breakthroughs in scientific advancements to changing outlooks on trial dynamics and expectations. Dr. Ian Baird, a Remington-Davis (RDI) board-certified infectious disease physician who has conducted 262[...]
Two OSU nursing students take part in clinical trials that might help battle COVID-19
Jul 31st, 2020 in
News
Here’s your chance to catch up on a story featuring two #OSUNursing students who #volunteered for a #clinicaltrial with #RemingtonDavis when they contracted #Covid_19. [...]
Remington-Davis launches dedicated COVID-19 research unit in Ohio
Jul 8th, 2020 in
News
By Chris Newmarker | July 8, 2020 Clinical research outfit Remington-Davis recently announced that it has launched a dedicated 3,000 ft2 space in Columbus, Ohio for COVID-19 clinical trials. The space includes six private overnight rooms, patient lounge, dedicated laboratory,[...]