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At Antidote, we’re finding new and better ways to connect patients to clinical trials every day. We’re proud of the innovative methods we use to drive high quality referrals for our client’s trials. In fact, we’re always innovating — even with pricing models. Take our calibration model, for example. Calibration involves an upfront flat fee paid by the sponsor to measure the per-patient cost for ...

The most successful patient recruitment strategies are executed by recruitment companies that are always a few steps ahead. They reach patients just as they’re considering taking part in research. They verify information before sending patients to research sites. They answer questions before patients have the chance to ask them.

Later this month, our team will be making the trip to Orlando to attend this year’s SCOPE Summit. We’re looking forward to connecting with some of the best minds in clinical operations to share best practices that continue to drive innovation in the space.

Patient recruitment materials developed by clinical trial recruitment companies have to achieve more than simply passing an IRB’s careful inspection. While guideline adherence is critical, it’s just as important that materials capture patient interest, answer key questions, and guide would-be participants to the next step toward your trial.

The start of the new year always feels weighty: Who will I be in 2020? What will I achieve? Here’s one tone-setting question for us all to consider: What book will I read first? For an inspirational 2020 kickoff, we recommend David Fajgenbaum’s Chasing My Cure.

It's a new year and a new decade with much promise, especially in drug development. New digital technologies, from telemedicine to wearables and new medical devices will continue to change the industry. AI and machine learning hold the exciting potential to accelerate new treatments and potential cures. With all that technology has changed within the drug development process, there are many more ...

From growing a career in clinical research to the latest fascinating innovations in biotech, clinical research podcasts can keep you informed and teach you something new.

Challenge 1: Unresponsive patients Your sites are receiving email addresses and phone numbers from patients who are apparently interested in your trial. But when the site reaches out to them to follow up about your trial? No response.

This month, we observe COPD Awareness Month — a time to educate on the disease while reflecting on how far we’ve come in terms of treatment, and how clinical research is the path to a cure. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is the third leading disease-related cause of death in the United states. Nearly 16 million people are living with it, and many more may have it without knowing ...

Like many people living with Crohn's disease, Tina Aswani Omprakash had trouble finding a treatment that would send her symptoms into remission.