Research, technology, and beyond

Insights, guides, and updates on clinical trials, research technology, and regulatory compliance.

Data and Security

The quiet work of data cleaning in decentralised trials

The quality of a study is shaped as much by what happens after data is collected as by the protocol itself. Data cleaning doesn't just tidy things up - it defines what the dataset really means.

January 14th, 2026 ⏱ 4 min
Legal and Regulatory

What happens to study data after lock: do participants care?

Participants finish the study, but what happens to their data next? Understanding the post-lock data journey builds trust, clarity, and engagement.

January 2nd, 2026 ⏱ 3 min
Legal and Regulatory

Remote audit readiness: what sponsors and sites often miss

Few people genuinely enjoy an audit, but they are essential for touching base on protocols, methodologies and safety. Learn to be remote audit ready.

December 23rd, 2025 ⏱ 3 min
Human Trials

Should you allow participants to pause their involvement?

Participants can engage with and withdraw from a study as they see fit. But where do we set the limits on interruptions to the study timeline?

December 11th, 2025 ⏱ 4 min
Human Trials

The anatomy of a good protocol amendment workflow

We cannot always anticipate changes that might crop-up mid-study, but we can set the standard for a good amendment workflow. Here's how...

November 28th, 2025 ⏱ 4 min
Human Trials

Why participant messaging needs more than a shared inbox

It's always comforting to have a point of contact - a person who knows you and that you can connect with. In trials this is hugely important in retaining trust.

November 12th, 2025 ⏱ 3 min
Human Trials

When participants don't want an app

Everyone has a choice in their preference of communication (or non-communication) type. How can we align participant needs with the study design when it is tech-focussed?

October 31st, 2025 ⏱ 3 min
Data and Security

Digital source verification: what remote monitoring enables (and doesn't)

The concept of SDV has changed dramatically with the evolution of technology. How does this marry with remote monitoring of data submissions?

October 15th, 2025 ⏱ 3 min
Technology

Choosing between BYOD and provisioned devices in trials

Smartphones, tablets and smartwatches - there are a lot around. When is the right time to standardise all devices? or enact BYOD?

September 29th, 2025 ⏱ 3 min
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