Amanda McDowell

Human factor clinical trial recruitment [case study]

Recruiting for a human factor clinical trial has many nuances. At Antidote, we understand that successful outreach campaigns go beyond standard clinical trial marketing strategies, connecting the right patients with the right trial at the right time.

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Defining resistant hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common conditions impacting U.S. adults. Often called the “silent killer” because it often presents no symptoms, hypertension is responsible for a vast majority of premature deaths around the world.

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Talk of the Towne episode 07: Melanoma Research Alliance

Talk of the Towne is Antidote’s podcast that bridges the gap between clinical discussion and patient centricity, hosted by Dr. Richard Towne, PharmD, Antidote’s Senior Clinical Informatics Manager. Each episode, Talk of the Towne features a new guest from an Antidote partner organization, and takes an in-depth look at particular therapeutic areas, zeroing in on the story that our data is telling ...

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Why volunteer for research studies?

Before any new medical treatment, therapy, or device is approved, it must first be tested through clinical research studies. While some research studies seek participants with illnesses or conditions to be studied in the clinical trial, it is not always necessary to have a specific illness or condition to participate. In fact, there are many trials that need healthy volunteers.

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What is Hunter’s disease?

Hunter’s disease, also known as Hunter syndrome or MPS II, is an inherited disease that impacts the X chromosome. Though it is a rare condition, it is one that can significantly impact children and their families. Currently, there is no known cure for Hunter syndrome, but there are ways that care providers can help diagnosed individuals manage their symptoms.

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Amplifying the rare disease experience: A Q&A with Rare Patient Voice

The Antidote partner network is a key element of our ability to build relationships with patients and increase awareness surrounding medical research. By providing Match, our clinical trial search tool, free of charge, we are able to assist advocacy groups, nonprofits, and more in providing patient-centric clinical trial listings to empower their audiences.

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What is IWRS in clinical research?

IWRS, IVRS, and IRT systems are an important part of the clinical research process, as they are used to manage patient enrollment, randomization, drug supply, reporting, and more during clinical trials.

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7 clinical trial advertising sample ideas

To successfully advertise a clinical trial, it is important to create materials that engage patients and adhere to the strict guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in equal measure. It can be challenging to come up with creative and captivating material within these confines, but by developing a strategic advertising plan, it’s possible to find the appropriate balance.

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Lupus Awareness Month: A Q&A with Lupus Foundation of America

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can be extremely difficult to identify and treat. Lupus can occur in anyone, and symptoms can range from mild to life threatening. Consequently, raising awareness and promoting early diagnosis is so important to identify and manage this condition.

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Insights from 3,600 chronic kidney disease patients [whitepaper]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a medical condition that occurs when the kidneys experience a gradual loss of functioning that inhibits their ability to filter blood. It is estimated to impact over 37 million Americans, and millions more are at an increased risk.

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