Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – November 1, 2006
November 1, 2006
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Clinical trials company runs an efficient site relying on best practices
While nationally the investigator turnover rate is estimated to be at 50 percent, a clinical research business in Colorado has had great success in retaining more than 90 percent of new and experienced investigators. -
Policies, procedures reduce errors, while trials increase
The Cleveland Clinic had its number of studies more than double in a two-year period but, at the same time, the number of deficiencies related to pharmacy and study drug control was cut to a negligible number. -
CR work leads to greater understanding of barriers
Family Health International (FHI) of Research Triangle Park, NC, conducts many research trials overseas since the nonprofit organization focuses on improving reproductive health and preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases worldwide. -
Reading level is not key factor in readability
An investigator with experience in writing informed consent documents studied how well potential participants understood documents written at the sixth grade level versus those written at the 10th grade level, and she found no difference. -
2006 Salary Survey Results