Applied Clinical Trials-04-01-2010

eCLINICAL : Global Advantages with CTMS From EDC to ETMS The Upfront Cost Hurdle of EDC eDiaries: Earlier is Better SUBJECT RECRUITMENT : Recruitment Grows on the Internet Also in this issue : FDA Wants Better Science, Flawed EU Directive, BRIDG for Better Models, NICE Gets Bad Rap

Updates on the RA market, including Phase III study results and drug approvals, and related business news.

How different can the health care environments be from where data is derived to justify pooling?

Although costs can force some sponsors to think twice, data show downstream savings add up.

FDA Commissioner Hamburg seeks resources to build agency scientific expertise & new research methods.

The difference a clinical trial management system can make in integrating a global workforce.

Why models such as BRIDG are essential in developing clinical research processes and applications

As people flock to the Internet for health information, the Web grows as a patient recruitment pathway.

Integration with other systems such as electronic trial management systems is EDC's future.

How using eDiaries in Phase II can increase power while reducing subject size and costs.

A look at the directive's flaws and the differing views across Europe about how to fix it.

Health watchdog, NICE, attracts attention.

Summary should read: Industry news focusing on the people and organizations who work in the clinical trials profession.