Featured Articles

  1. Living With An Invisible Disease: One Woman's Journey With CF 4/22/2025

    Meet a clinical research participant who has spent her life navigating the challenges of cystic fibrosis, leading her to become an advocate, amplifying the voices of others facing similar struggles.

  2. A Fair, Ethical Framework For Participant Payments In Clinical Trials 3/24/2025

    Participant payments in clinical trials have long been fraught with inconsistency, raising questions about the role of IRBs, tax implications, and fair reimbursement structures.

  3. The Hidden Truths About Prepaid Cards In Clinical Trials 3/24/2025

    Prepaid debit cards have revolutionized participant payments in clinical trials. However, questions are being raised about transparency and who sets fees.

  4. Father's Fight To Change Pediatric Brain Tumor Research 3/24/2025

    Explore the dedication of a father who lost his daughter to DIPG as he advocates advancing pediatric brain tumor research and systemic change in clinical trial accessibility.

  5. The Portrait Project: Marcelo Ortigao 2/19/2025

    Meet Marcelo, an infectious disease scientist, professor, pediatric patient advocate, and grieving father, as he shares his hopes for the future of pediatric clinical research.

  6. 7 Best Practices For Structuring Your Participant Payment 2/19/2025

    The financial burden of clinical trial participation remains a significant barrier for many patients. To address these challenges, industry leaders are rethinking participant payment structures.

  7. Five Predictions For Clinical Research In 2025 2/19/2025

    In 2025, AI-powered adaptive protocols will redefine study design, shifting the industry from rigid, pre-planned models to flexible, real-world-optimized trials.

  8. Stop Paying Participants The Wrong Way 2/6/2025

    It’s time for the industry to push for payment solutions that are free from participant fees, meet participants where they are, and are fair and transparent.

  9. The Power Of Patient Kindness: Compassion In Clinical Trials 2/3/2025

    Transform the clinical trial experience through a Patient Kindness initiative that encourages sponsors and sites to recognize participants as individuals, fostering empathy and personalized support.