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These informational resources were created to give industry professionals a more detailed look at specific areas of the clinical research industry. To download a white paper, click on the appropriate button and follow the registration instructions on that page. Once your information is received, we will send you an e-mail with a link to download the PDF.

NEW! Site Landscape Shrinking, Losing Most Active PIs

High turnover and an influx of novice investigators have been the key drivers plaguing the site workforce recently. CenterWatch analyzes the reasons for the shift and the affects it's having on the industry.

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NEW! Issues in Research Management: Protocol Challenges in the Era of Complexity

Learn about site/sponsor responsibilities and effective strategies to manage protocol amendments.

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The Pulse on Recruitment—Recruiting patients on TV and radio

Learn effective tips and strategies to draw the most response out of your television and radio recruitment campaigns.

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Top pharmaceutical companies balance profits with pipelines

Learn how some of the top pharma companies are keeping the discovery pipeline flowing while balancing their R&D investment with profits earned.

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Another Wave of U.S. Site Acquisition Imminent

SMOs have faded steadily in the U.S. since this trend piqued in the late 90s, yet they continue to flourish worldwide. CenterWatch explores whether or not there's still a U.S. market for these companies.

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Pressure Mounts for Patient Access to Investigational Drugs

Read more about how pharmaceutical companies are finding themselves under increasing pressure to allow use of their investigational drugs before they are approved by the FDA and the ensuing debate.

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Pessimism and Instability Defining the Clinical Research Workforce

Learn more about the current state of the clinical research workforce and how a perceived lack of advancement is spurring a more transient industry according to a recent CenterWatch survey.

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How Advocacy Groups Are Using the Internet to Target Patients for Disease-specific Recruitment

Learn how these groups have taken matters into their own hands by putting the patient in the driver’s seat to help bolster recruitment.

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Spike in Warning Letters Sends Tremors Through Industry

Find out how and why regulatory agencies have stepped up enforcement efforts and what this means for sponsors, CROs and sites.

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Sites Cope with Rising Protocol Complexity

Investigative sites are feeling the burden and cost of complex protocols. Find out how sites and sponsors are tackling this growing problem.

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Moving Toward a Patient-Centered Clinical Trial Model

Clinical research is shifting toward greater patient engagement. Learn more about this new trend and its impact on the industry.

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Leveraging Online Resources to Increase Patient Recruitment Rates

More patients are turning to the Internet for health information than ever before. Learn how to access this critical population.

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Sizing Up the Clinical Research Market

Get a closer look at spending in the clinical research and clinical trial grants markets, which have increased 8% and nearly 10% respectively since 2000.

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The Pulse on Recruitment

Get effective strategies and real-life tips for successful patient recruitment, including how to: recruit during the "slow" season and choose the best pediatric recruitment method.

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