• ‘Circle Of Trust’ Model For Recruiting Indigenous Populations Into Trials

    Clinical Research News | An existing trust-based intervention known to increase minority participation in clinical trials won’t do much to improve the representation of American Indians (AI) and Alaska Natives (AN) in studies, according to Arch G. Mainous III, Ph.D., professor in the department of community health and family medicine as well as health services research, management and policy at the University of Florida. Community engagement is critical when dealing with indigenous populations from a particular tribe or reservation.

    Mar 9, 2023

  • Jill Pellegrino of CVS Health Clinical Trial Services on Using RWE to Improve Clinical Trial Efficiency and Applicability

    Clinical Research News | In 2020, retail pharmacy giant CVS launched CVS Health Clinical Trial Services to increase patient recruitment efforts and encourage equitable participation. In the latest Scope of Things podcast episode, Jill Pellegrino, vice president of recruitment and RWE at CVS Health Clinical Trial Services, speaks with host Deborah Borfitz about the company’s extensive clinical trial offerings.

    Mar 7, 2023

  • Tackling the Logistical Challenges of DCTS: Joined Up Services and Owning the Process

    Clinical Research News | When hybrid and decentralized clinical trials rely on a patchwork of different suppliers, vendors, and couriers, logistics become a substantial administrative burden for sponsors and sites alike. That’s why an integrated project management approach to home health and distribution is vital.

    Mar 3, 2023