Let's talk medical research

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Participating in a clinical trial can be a worthwhile opportunity for any individual. Whether taking part as a healthy volunteer or enrolling in a study for a specific condition, being a medical research participant can provide the chance to be more involved in medical treatments, gain access to potential new therapies, and pave the way for medical breakthroughs to take place.

Clinical Trials Day takes place on May 20 each year. It celebrates the thousands of medical research volunteers who participate in trials for a wide range of conditions and raises awareness that even more volunteers are needed to advance medical research. In honor of Clinical Trials Day, we're sharing some interesting statistics that paint the picture of the current state of clinical research, ...