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1. EU To Measure Trial Results Reporting 11/5/2026

   The EU will publish the share of trials in the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) that meet results-reporting requirements, with the first report expected before the end of 2026.

2. Clinical Trial Starts Take Hit From 'Perfect Storm' 11/5/2026

   Clinical trial initiations in 2025 declined 16% versus 2024, reflecting a convergence of regulatory upheaval, funding contractions, geopolitical tensions, and sweeping government restructuring.

3. Enrollment Rates Remain Low But Stable 11/5/2026

   Overall industry-sponsored patient trial enrollment posted a combined median enrollment rate (MER) of 0.37 patients per site per month in the 2022–25 period, remaining relatively stable year to year.

4. In Search Of A Cure For Low Enrollment In Oncology Clinical Trials 10/19/2026

   Delayed enrollment can cost oncology trials up to $250K per patient. Explore the barriers keeping patients out and practical ways to reach more of them faster.

5. Time, Trust, And Clarity: Rethinking Breast Cancer Trial Recruitment 10/19/2026

   Breast cancer trial recruitment faces narrow treatment windows, unclear communication, and uneven trust in information sources. Patients favor their treating physician, and one unexpected channel also earns their confidence.

6. Addressing The Singular Challenges Of Obesity Trials 10/14/2026

   Competition and complexity characterize the obesity trial environment, making patient recruitment doubly challenging. Starting early in the planning stage can help address any potential obstacles.

7. Clinical Trial Evaluation And Referral Challenging For Physicians 9/24/2026

   Physicians often encounter information gaps when evaluating clinical trials for patients. A recent survey indicates a fragmented, confusing trial information landscape that is difficult to navigate.

8. NIH To Extend Plain Language Results Requirement To Funded Studies 9/24/2026

   New draft policy may require plain-language result summaries for clinical research participants. See what's in scope and how to prepare.

9. CTIS Results In The Spotlight 9/15/2026

   A new study finds fewer than half of EU Clinical Trial Information System (CTIS) trials met results reporting requirements. The EMA is now watching more closely. Here’s what sponsors need to know.

10. Digital Twins: From Protocol Design to Predictive Study Execution 9/14/2026

    A growing generation of AI-enabled digital twin approaches offers a new path. Instead of treating the protocol as a static document, organizations can model it as a dynamic system.