by ClinEssentials Team | Jan 10, 2024 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Trial Managers, Tips for Research Professionals
Did you know? A study found that 19% of clinical trials were closed or terminated due to failure to recruit enough participants, and 86% did not meet their recruitment targets within prespecified timelines, as discussed here. Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) deal...
by ClinEssentials Team | Nov 8, 2023 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Trial Managers, Tips for Research Professionals, Tools for Research Professionals
Reviewing a clinical trial protocol can be overwhelming and time-consuming, but the protocol is a document that a study team needs to know inside and out. The protocol can be updated through amendments, so a protocol review may happen several times throughout a trial....
by ClinEssentials Team | Sep 13, 2023 | Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Trial Managers, CROs & Sponsors, Tips for Research Professionals
Congratulations: you have been awarded a new study! You made it through Request for Proposal (RFP) and Bid Defense (BD). The Statement of Work (SOW) has been executed, and Project Resourcing is underway. You are fully immersed in the hectic phase of Study...
by ClinEssentials Team | Sep 6, 2023 | Clinical Trial Managers, Tips for Research Professionals
New Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) are often surprised at how much of the day is spent in meetings. Most CTMs are in meetings at least 50% of the time. Technology remains a consistent challenge despite all the time spent in virtual meetings. Between the various...
by ClinEssentials Team | Aug 29, 2022 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Trial Managers, Tips for Research Professionals
In the Clinical Research industry we hear a lot about Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs). The Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) role receives less attention, however, a CTM is a key player essential to every clinical trial! ...
by ClinEssentials Team | Jul 6, 2022 | Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Trial Managers, New to Clinical Research, Tips for Research Professionals, Tools for Research Professionals
Inheriting a study from an outgoing Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) happens frequently in the Clinical Research industry. If you have been involved with a study transition, you know that it can be a challenge for the incoming team...
