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In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 took the world by storm, causing clinical research sponsors to reimagine many aspects of the important studies they conduct, and patient awareness of clinical research to rise exponentially. Clinical trial participation statistics highlight important trends about general perceptions toward research. We look at three sets of statistics from CISCRP’s 2021 Perceptions and ...

November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. This month is dedicated to the people who put others before themselves with the aim of ensuring that those who are sick, disabled, or elderly feel secure and cared for, often around the clock. We look at what it means to be a family caregiver and how you can help support caregivers.

Clinical trial patient recruitment software can help trial sponsors and research sites connect with patients for clinical trials and track their enrollment into a study. It is a rapidly evolving technology that makes it easier than ever to connect with patients.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system condition that impacts movement. Due to the diversity of the disease, the nature and severity of symptoms are often a bit different from person to person, and not all people who have Parkinson’s will experience every symptom. Parkinson’s patients experience progression at different speeds.

Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness every day, either directly or indirectly. Each year, our partners at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and people across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination, and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). October 10th, the last day of MIAW, is World Mental Health Day.

Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, and its prevalence is expected to continue to rise for years to come. For those that live with this condition, it causes pain, tiredness, loss of flexibility, a grating sensation, bone spurs, and swelling — all constant reminders of the need for new and better treatment options to replace the cartilage that has worn down over ...

We’re excited to share the premiere of Talk of the Towne, our new podcast that focuses on the ultimate sweet spot: that special place where science and patients converge.

Parkinson's disease is a disorder that can involve several different kinds of uncontrolled movements. Some are caused by the disease, such as tremor and gait freezing, while dyskinesia – uncontrolled jerking or twisting movement – is caused by long-term levodopa use. We unpack how dyskinesia affects movement in Parkinson’s disease and how it’s usually treated.

Clinical trials for lupus are investigating potential treatments and need volunteers to take part. The research process can be confusing, though. If you're interested in finding a lupus clinical trial but don't know where to start, we've collected a list of some of the most common questions patients ask about research participation.

When the pandemic began, more than 1,000 trials were delayed as the focus shifted to minimizing coronavirus exposure and driving COVID-19 vaccine and treatment trials. The reasons were varied — patients weren’t allowed into studies, study starts were delayed, and recruitment was slow. One thing is clear: the impact of these delays on the progress of medical research will likely be felt for years ...