Clinical Trials

Clinical trial news with a manufacturing lens, covering trial supply, study results and the route from clinic to commercial scale.

New figures from the NIHR demonstrate success of UK clinical research

Health research is thriving in the UK with more people taking part in NHS clinical research than ever before, new figures from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) show.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 19 Jul 2018

New figures from the NIHR demonstrate success of UK clinical research

Twin revolutions: Where technology and real-world data intersect in clinical research

In this online exclusive, Mike Novotny of Medrio, looks at the rise of real-world data as a result of patient centric approaches and movement towards precision medicine, and how new tech may help with collection and analysis.

By Mike Novotny

/ 25 Jun 2018

Twin revolutions: Where technology and real-world data intersect in clinical research

Clopidogrel prescriptions could see a boost after release of trial results, says GlobalData

An increase in clopidogrel prescriptions could be seen in the US and Europe for secondary ischaemic stroke prevention as a result of the outcomes of the Phase III POINT trial, according to data and analytics company, GlobalData.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 29 May 2018

Clopidogrel prescriptions could see a boost after release of trial results, says GlobalData

Bridging the gap between clinical development and patient access with real-world evidence

Here, Dr Chitra Lele, chief scientific officer at Sciformix Corporation discusses the real-world evidence's (RWE’s) continuum and how it could bridge the gap between clinical development and patient access.

By Chitra Lele

/ 28 May 2018

Bridging the gap between clinical development and patient access with real-world evidence

Achieving the desired end goal: Best approaches to achieving Policy 0070 compliance

Pooja Phogat, regulation and compliance expert at Kinapse, advises on the best approaches to balancing the risk of patient re-identification with the need for greater data utility.

By Pooja Phogat

/ 25 May 2018

Achieving the desired end goal: Best approaches to achieving Policy 0070 compliance

Looking at the bigger picture in clinical packaging

Operating clinical studies with a silo mentality with undoubtedly yield poor results. With various risks associated at each stage Adrian Collins, Almac Clinical Services, explores the hidden challenges of clinical packaging and how to overcome them…

By Adrian Collins

/ 25 May 2018

Looking at the bigger picture in clinical packaging

Trial success for new DCB device may lead to a shift in the competitive landscape, says GlobalData

As a result of the outcomes of a trial comparing two drug-coated balloon (DCB) devices, in which no statistically significant patency rate difference was found, GlobalData, has indicated a potential change in the competitive landscape

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 26 Feb 2018

Trial success for new DCB device may lead to a shift in the competitive landscape, says GlobalData

Top challenges and opportunities in clinical trials revealed in study

A study of clinical trial professionals has revealed the top challenges and frustrations with current Randomization and Trial Supply Management/Interactive Response Technology (RTSM/IRT) systems as well as opportunities for improvement.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 18 Jan 2018

Top challenges and opportunities in clinical trials revealed in study

New report shows that pay isn’t always an indicator of job satisfaction in clinical research

SCORR Marketing, health science marketing and communications firm, has released a new survey report evaluating how satisfied employees of the clinical research industry are and whether salary is an indicator of job satisfaction.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 10 Jan 2018

New report shows that pay isn’t always an indicator of job satisfaction in clinical research

Sector highlights: SGS Life Sciences interview

Wim Verreth, head of Business Development and Support at SGS Life Sciences — Clinical Research, gives us his thoughts on the changes, trends, opportunities and challenges of the year.

By Wim Verreth

/ 20 Dec 2017

Sector highlights: SGS Life Sciences interview

New survey reveals companies plan to use greater range of patient data in clinical trials

A new survey report from Tufts Centre for the Study of Drug Development has highlighted that life sciences companies plan to use a greater range of patient data in clinical trials for more accurate decision-making.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 8 Nov 2017

New survey reveals companies plan to use greater range of patient data in clinical trials

Survey reveals delays in data management are slowing trial completion

According to a survey released by Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, ‘2017 eClinical Landscape Study’, the length of time it takes companies to build and release a clinical study database is having a negative effect on trial completion

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 25 Sep 2017