Study start-up is one of the most demanding phases of clinical research. For sites managing large and diverse portfolios, success depends on getting the right information early and keeping communication clear as complexity increases. Continue Reading Article

For patients participating in rare disease and pediatric studies, clinical trial participation often extends far beyond the clinic visit itself. Travel, caregiving responsibilities, scheduling challenges, and years-long commitments can create significant burdens for patients and their families. Continue Reading

From Principles to Practice: Bringing the Playbook to Life The Collaborate Forward Playbook from SCRS outlines four pillars of successful collaboration: leadership support, operational impact, information governance, and feedback loops. Continue Reading Article

For sites, the reality of clinical research is defined by operations—how logistics, payments, travel, and participant support actually work in practice. When this layer works well, studies move forward with fewer disruptions. When it doesn’t, burden compounds quickly for

Understanding Today’s Collaboration Challenges One of the biggest barriers to effective study collaboration is the disconnect in how sponsors, CROs, and sites think about technology. According to Ashley Davidson, VP and Product Lead for Sponsor Tech Solutions at Advarra,

Medidata’s Site Insights Program reflects a deliberate shift toward transparency, efficiency, and true site-centricity in clinical research. Built on the belief that better technology starts with better listening, the program embeds the site voice into product design, training, and