Association of Clinical Trials Organizations (ACTO) Newsletter No. 7

To meet the growing demands of clinical research, sponsors must prioritize comprehensive support models, such as clinical site ambassadors and patient journey coordinators, who can address operational challenges and improve site relationships, patient satisfaction, and overall trial efficiency.

Ashley Moultrie, CCRP, senior director, DEI & community engagement, Javara discusses current trends and challenges with achieving greater diversity in clinical trials, how integrated research organizations are bringing care directly to patients, and more.

The FDA's guidance is part of a broader effort to modernize clinical trials, improve efficiency, reduce participant burden, and expand access, particularly for underrepresented populations and those in geographically or economically constrained areas.

Stephen Pyke, chief clinical data and digital officer, Parexel, discusses how AI can be used in clinical trials to streamline operational processes, the importance of collaboration and data sharing in advancing the use of technology, and more.

Results from a followup evaluation of COLOFOL trial show no significant improvement in 10-year overall or colorectal cancer–specific mortality rates between high-frequency and low-frequency postoperative follow-up regimens for patients with stage II or III colorectal cancer.

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