• Retinal Organoid-Derived Neurons to Potentially Cure Degenerative Eye Disease

    Clinical Research News | A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science demonstrates the potential for lab-grown retinal neurons to reestablish synaptic function and cure neurodegenerative eye disease, according to researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

    Jan 18, 2023

  • Improving Pediatric Clinical Trial Development in 2023

    Clinical Research News | A clinical trial’s path from initial design to completion is exceptionally complex. Poor patient recruitment and low retention rates complicate the clinical trial process, especially in studies for children with rare diseases. Thankfully, patient concierge services will offer immense insight into the unique support needs of individual pediatric patients and their families and increase the success rates for life-saving treatments.

    Jan 13, 2023

  • Virtual Site Brings Speed, Diversity, And Engagement To Digital Therapeutic Trial

    Clinical Research News | Digital therapeutics are a natural fit with the decentralized clinical trial model and the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major driver of demand for both. The hybrid-designed PROSPER-FM trial is a good case in point. The devices being studied are a digital Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program and digital symptom tracker for adults with fibromyalgia and the single virtual site, run by Curavit, has been enrolling 10 times more patients than all other bricks-and-mortar sites starting at the same time.

    Jan 11, 2023