Lessons Learned from Challenging Cases in Clinical Research Ethics

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Challenging Cases in Clinical Research Ethics may not be a book you take to the beach for a light read, but if you have a role, or an interest, in how the complex ethical challenges that are an integral part of conducting clinical research are analyzed, it may be a good book for you. This is a reference book, a teaching tool, and, in some ways, a historical record.

Enhancing Participation in Digital Therapeutics Clinical Trials with a Decentralized Model

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Participants want clinical trials to be more convenient, closer to home, and more accommodating of their schedules. These findings are instructive for digital health companies and contract research organizations which, by and large, are still modelling clinical trials for digital therapeutics on those used for pharmaceutical and biotech studies. Switching to a decentralized clinical trial model will encourage greater participation and result in more participants completing the trial.

Discovering Diversity: Why Puerto Rico Stands Out for Clinical Trials

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Puerto Rico’s unique blend of cultures provides fertile ground for understanding how different populations respond to medical interventions. By conducting clinical trials in this environment, researchers gain access to a more nuanced understanding of how cultural factors may impact treatment outcomes. This cultural diversity extends beyond ethnicity, encompassing language, traditions, and healthcare beliefs, enriching the data and insights generated from clinical studies.

In Case You Missed it, You Haven’t Missed (Most of) it Yet…

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What you probably haven’t missed, if you’ve been paying any attention at all to the ACRP website, publications, e-mails, and social feeds lately, is the fact that the ACRP 2024 gathering in Anaheim, Calif., is racing your way with all the speed of a learning, networking, and resource-gathering juggernaut. Here are a few sessions you may not have heard about yet that will be happening at the conference, plus some recent announcements you might have missed in all the excitement.

Getting in the Game as a First-Time ACRP Conference Attendee

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Are you hoping to make the most out of attending your first ACRP conference in Anaheim in early May but feeling a little anxious about the “sit down next to someone you don’t know and introduce yourself” ritual of such big gatherings? Take heart—if you drum up some courage and listen to the wisdom of those who have gone before you, you will find yourself looking back on your time at ACRP 2024 with the pride of accomplishment that comes from putting your best foot forward, getting in the game, and making great professional strides in your clinical research career.