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EHR-to-EDC Integration: Learnings from Site Experiences

BlogApril 1, 2026

For clinical research sites, manual data entry remains a substantial burden that drains resources and increases study timelines. This impact is worsening as clinical trials become increasingly complex, with more endpoints, procedures, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and data sources.

ICH E6(R3): Delivering Quality Outcomes Through Compliance

BlogMarch 25, 2026

New approaches are required to comply with the ICH E6(R3) guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), intended to drive a culture of quality. These include new ways of working, use of proportionate risk-based methods, and a culture that favors quality and rewards critical thinking.

Centralized vs. Decentralized Study Start-Up: Why Time to Activation Still Separates High-Performing Sites

BlogMarch 23, 2026

Across the clinical research ecosystem, one truth continues to surface: time to activation matters more than ever. Delays in study start-ups don’t just slow recruitment. They shorten enrollment windows, frustrate investigators, and can ultimately determine whether a site remains competitive for future trials. Yet despite years of attention, many organizations still struggle to consistently activate studies within industry expectations.

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