Blogs and News

This has been a year of change in the clinical trials landscape, with developments in regulation and the evolution of technology driving the move toward more patient centricity. Here we look at some of the highlights.

Choosing a partner to support your clinical trial is a big decision, and understanding what your collaboration might look like can help. After more than two decades of working with a multitude of clients, Siron Clinical has perfected the process from RFP and trial...

In the fast-moving field of clinical trials, it can be challenging to keep up-to-date with the latest news, views, and changes. But with new regulation frequently appearing around the world and technological innovation changing the face of clinical research, it’s more...

Now nearing the end of their second year in use, the EU’s Clinical Trial Regulation and its associated Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) have meant some big changes for sponsors and others involved in designing, getting approval for, and running clinical...

Small biotech companies are responsible for a significant proportion of newly approved medicines, especially for rare diseases. But with limited resources, budget constraints and a lean structure, they face many challenges before they can help patients. Here we look...

Quality assurance is a critical element of a clinical trial, as it ensures the safety of the participants, as well as the reliability and integrity of the documentation and data, and therefore the validity of your results. But what does it entail, when should it happen, and how can you get it right? We share our insights.

With new regulations and guidance promoting transparency, growing calls for better representation, and accelerated developments in technology, the clinical trials landscape is changing continuously. Here is a round-up of the big trends of 2023 so far. At the end of...

Cardiovascular clinical trials are essential in developing interventions like treatments and medical devices for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. The sheer size and complexity of cardiovascular trials is just one of the factors that make this therapeutic area...

Finding and enrolling patients can be one of the most challenging aspects of setting up a trial – and even if you reach your recruitment goals, you face the task of retaining those participants for months, years or even decades. But participants are at the heart of...

It can be disappointing if your trial generates negative results; you may feel it has been a waste of time and resources. But negative results do not necessarily mean failure.