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November 18, 2024 FAQ

FAQs on the Global Vaccine Clinical Trial Landscape

Your Questions Answered: Prophylactic vs. Therapeutic Trials, Regional Insights, and Technological Advancements...

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October 24, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Bladder Cancer: Global Clinical Trials Landscape

Bladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer globally and ranks thirteenth in mortality....

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October 24, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Small Cell Lung Cancer: Global Clinical Trial Landscape

Small cell lung cancer is a rapidly progressing and highly aggressive form of lung cancer....

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October 2, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Global Clinical Trial Landscape

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma....

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September 27, 2024 FAQ

FAQs — Cell and Gene Therapies – Global Clinical Trials Landscape (2024)

A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Cell and Gene Therapies: Insights into Clinical Trial Landscape and Industry...

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September 27, 2024 FAQ

FAQs –Cervical Cancer– Global Clinical Trials Landscape (2024)

Comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions on cervical cancer: Insights into Clinical Trial Landscape and Industry Trends....

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September 4, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Gastric Cancer: Global Clinical Trial Landscape

Gastric cancer ranks as the fifth most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths....

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September 4, 2024 FAQ

Overview Of Pancreatic Cancer: Global Clinical Trials Landscape

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest gastrointestinal cancers, ranking twelfth in global incidence and sixth in cancer-related deaths....

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August 15, 2024 FAQ

FAQs – RNA Therapies – Global Clinical Trials Landscape (2024)

Comprehensive FAQs on RNA Therapies: Insights into Clinical Trials Landscape and Industry Trends...

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July 18, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Oesophageal cancer: Global Clinical Trials Landscape

Oesophageal cancer is the 11th most diagnosed cancer and the 7th leading cause of cancer mortality. It starts in the...

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July 10, 2024 FAQ

Insights into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Global Clinical Research Overview

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is slow-growing leukemia characterized by a progressive accumulation of functionally impaired B lymphocytes of monoclonal origin....

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June 26, 2024 FAQ

Insights into Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Global Clinical Research Overview

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which constitutes about 85% of all lung cancers originates from larger cells, such as the...

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June 19, 2024 FAQ

Insights into Radiopharmaceuticals: Global Clinical Research Overview

Explore key insights and emerging trends in the field of radiopharmaceuticals from our 2024 clinical trial landscape white paper, answering...

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June 19, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Liver Cancer: Global Clinical Trials Landscape

Liver cancer is the sixth most diagnosed cancer globally and the third leading cause of cancer death....

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May 24, 2024 FAQ

Insights into Epilepsy: Global Clinical Research Overview

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures due to various factors like structural, genetic, viral, metabolic, and immunological...

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May 21, 2024 FAQ

Unveiling the Potential of Antibody-Drug Conjugates

This FAQ section explores key trends in clinical trials, applications, and cutting-edge research shaping the future of these targeted therapies....

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May 15, 2024 FAQ

Overview of Endometrial cancer: Global Clinical Trials Landscape

Uterine cancer, primarily endometrial cancer, ranks as the fourth leading cause of global gynecological malignancy-related deaths....

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March 26, 2024 FAQ

Insights into the Clinical Trials Landscape of Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder, disrupts chloride and bicarbonate transport, causing thick mucus accumulation in organs like the lungs and...

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March 26, 2024 FAQ

Global Prevalence and Clinical Trials Landscape of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia is a malignant blood disorder primarily affecting adults, with low survival rates and various risk factors including...

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March 12, 2024 FAQ

Investigating Global Clinical Research Perspectives in Precision Oncology

What is Precision Oncology and how has the field evolved in recent years?Precision oncology is an area of medicine that...

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February 22, 2024 FAQ

Global Prevalence and Clinical Trials Landscape of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder, is primarily attributed to a deficiency in the dystrophin protein, essential for muscle...

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February 1, 2024 FAQ

Exploring Global Clinical Research Perspectives on Rheumatoid Arthritis Insights

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a global health concern, affecting 17.6 million people globally. Regional variations are evident, with East and...

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February 1, 2024 FAQ

Insights into Candidiasis: Global Clinical Research Overview

1. What is the global prevalence of Candidiasis, and how does it impact different regions and demographics?   Candidiasis, caused by Candida,...

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January 25, 2024 FAQ

Global Strides in HIV Research: Mapping the Clinical Trial Terrain

Introduction: In the dynamic realm of HIV research, treatment, and prevention, significant strides are continuously being made....

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November 29, 2023 FAQ

From Breakthroughs to Challenges: A Comprehensive Exploration of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy

The landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a revolutionary transformation with the advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), marking a...

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November 28, 2023 FAQ

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Navigating the Global Landscape of Challenges and Success in Clinical Trials

How prevalent is Metastatic Breast Cancer globally, and what are the regional variations? Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also known as Stage...

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November 13, 2023 FAQ

From Financial Challenges to Innovations: The Unfolding Story of the Biotech Sectors in 2023

In 2023, the biotech sectors faced a significant transformation, witnessing layoffs and workforce reductions, particularly impacting smaller enterprises. Economic pressures,...

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November 8, 2023 FAQ

Navigating Dyslipidaemia: Global Prevalence, Treatment Approaches, and Clinical Trials

Dyslipidaemia, a condition marked by abnormal blood lipid levels, poses a significant global health challenge, notably contributing to the risk...

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November 6, 2023 FAQ

Exploring the Global Landscape of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Research

The global landscape of clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer is evolving with contributions from diverse regions, crucial for...

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October 26, 2023 FAQ

Navigating the Landscape of CAR-T Research in China

This FAQ delves into the promising trends and developments in CAR-T Research in China....

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October 12, 2023 FAQ

Navigating the Landscape of Infectious Diseases Clinical Research in 2023

This FAQ delves into the promising trends and developments in Infectious Diseases research....

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October 12, 2023 FAQ

Navigating the Landscape of Hemophilia Clinical Research in 2023

This FAQ delves into the promising trends and developments in Hemophilia research....

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October 10, 2023 FAQ

Navigating the Landscape of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Clinical Research in 2023

This FAQ delves into the promising trends and developments in Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) research....

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September 13, 2023 FAQ

Rare Disease Clinical Trials: Unveiling Insights and Charting Progress

A rare disease, as defined by the WHO, is one that affects fewer than one person in every 1,000 and...

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September 13, 2023 FAQ

Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Exploring Global Clinical Trends in Cell & Gene Therapy

Cell and gene therapy (CGT) is one of the most advanced areas of medicine that can effectively transform our own...

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September 1, 2023 FAQ

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Unveiling Facts, Statistics, and Clinical Research Developments

NPC originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat, just behind the nose and is primarily found primarily...

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August 28, 2023 FAQ

Advancing Treatment of Gallbladder Cancer (GBC): Clinical Trials, New Drugs, and Innovative Strategies

GBC presents unique challenges due to its often-advanced stage at diagnosis....

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August 24, 2023 FAQ

An In-Depth Analysis of CRO Operations and Impact on Drug Development

What does a CRO do? CROs are recognized as strategic partners for sponsors seeking to manage and conduct clinical trials efficiently....

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August 10, 2023 FAQ

The Future of Clinical Trials: Embracing Virtualization, Real-World Evidence, and AI Integration

The clinical trial landscape is constantly evolving....

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July 26, 2023 FAQ

Navigating the evolving pathways to FDA approval

In the last decade alone, the cost of developing a pharmaceutical asset has nearly doubled....

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June 13, 2023 FAQ

Location considerations for successful clinical trials

In recent years, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has emerged in the global clinical trial landscape as a leading destination...

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May 17, 2023 FAQ

The Globalizing Clinical Research: The Advantages of Including Europe and Asia Pacific Regions

The global market for pharmaceuticals is expected to reach over $1 trillion by 2024, driven by an aging population and...

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May 17, 2023 FAQ

Going Global: How Working with a CRO Can Benefit Your Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are an essential part of the drug development process....

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April 3, 2023 FAQ

The Cell & Gene Therapy Clinical Trials Global Landscape

Cell & gene therapies have emerged as revolutionary treatments for a variety of diseases, including cancer, genetic disorders, and autoimmune...

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March 14, 2023 FAQ

What are the benefits of a well-designed, robust preclinical development plan?

Felicity Grzemski PhD DABT...

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December 14, 2022 FAQ

The FDA and Clinical Trials

In America, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) was established as a federal agency in 1906 with the Pure Food...

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November 16, 2022 FAQ

Clinical Data Management: Past, Present and Future

Clinical Data Management (CDM) is an integral part of clinical trials and enables clinical trial staff to extract valuable, accurate,...

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November 11, 2022 FAQ

Types of Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Management (CDM) deals specifically with the information that is collected during the clinical trial....

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October 31, 2022 FAQ

Contract Research Organisations and the Different Roles They Play

A Contract Research Organisation (CRO) provides research services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries through a contract agreement....

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October 27, 2022 FAQ

Contract Research Organisations: Market and Trends

The Contract Research Organisation (CRO) industry is constantly changing and growing due to various key factors like a growing healthcare...

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October 20, 2022 FAQ

The Future of Contract Research Organisations

Contact Research Organisations (CROs) have undergone many changes over the past few years, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and technological...

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September 30, 2022 FAQ

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is the scientific discipline that includes the use of computers to collect, store and analyse information relating to biological...

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September 21, 2022 FAQ

DNA and RNA

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the genetic material found inside cells responsible for a living organism's development and function....

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September 12, 2022 FAQ

Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person’s DNA responds to drugs....

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August 26, 2022 FAQ

Biosafety

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO): “Biosafety is a strategic and integrated approach to analysing and managing rel...

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August 22, 2022 FAQ

Bioprospecting and Biopiracy

Bioprospecting is the search for and the commercialisation of new products that have been sourced from nature....

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July 29, 2022 FAQ

Biobanks and Biotechnology

Biobanks are storage facilities that house blood samples, DNA, tissue samples and tumour cells that are used for research purposes....

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April 1, 2022 FAQ

Clinical Trends of 2022

2022 marks the third year of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to fuel the transformation of the clinical trial...

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March 2, 2022 FAQ

What is the Driving Force Behind China’s Biotech Revolution?

In 2011, China stated that its biomedicine industry was one of seven strategic priorities, and in its Five-Year Plan (2015-2020),...

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February 7, 2022 FAQ

Clinical Development Strategies for Western Biotech Companies in China

Since 2015, the medical and research industries in China have seen a huge shift with their regulatory processes and framework,...

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October 29, 2021 FAQ

Virtual Clinical Trials in Asia and Australia

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on clinical trials around the world with the research and medical industry having...

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October 18, 2021 FAQ

Monitoring Participants in a Virtual Clinical Trial

Monitoring is a crucial element of any clinical trial, with The National...

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October 18, 2021 FAQ

The Challenges and Opportunities of Virtual Clinical Trials

Virtual Clinical Trials (also known as Decentralised Trials and Siteless Trials) bring clinical trials directly into the participant’s home via...

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October 8, 2021 FAQ

What is an Investigator Site File (ISF)?

An Investigator Site File (ISF) contains essential documents which shows that the clinical trial site and Investigator are following the...

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October 8, 2021 FAQ

Corrective and Preventive Action

CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) is a quality system plan which aims to resolve compliance issues and to prevent any...

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August 13, 2021 FAQ

Data Monitoring Committee

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) also known as Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs) and Data Monitoring and Ethics Committee (DMEC) play...

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August 13, 2021 FAQ

Reporting Serious Breaches in Clinical Trials

A ‘Serious Breach’ is defined as being a breach of Good Clinical Practice or clinical trial protocol which has an...

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July 28, 2021 FAQ

What is an Investigator’s Brochure?

An Investigator’s Brochure is a collection of clinical and non-clinical data about the investigational products that are the focus of...

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July 28, 2021 FAQ

Randomisation in Clinical Trials

The Use of Randomisation in Clinical Trials  Randomisation Controlled Trials (RCT) is the process of randomly assigning participants to groups that...

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June 10, 2021 FAQ

What is a Trial Master File? (TMF)

A Trial Master File (TMF) is a compilation of documents that prove that the clinical trial has been conducted following...

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June 3, 2021 FAQ

What is a Case Report Form?

A Case Report Form (CRF) is an electronic or paper document which is used in a clinical trial to record...

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April 30, 2021 FAQ

Data Management in Clinical Trials

Clinical Data Management (CDM) is the process of putting together, handling, collecting and analysis of clinical data, which is done...

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March 29, 2021 FAQ

The importance of control groups in clinical trials

A control group refers to a group of clinical trial participants who do not receive the drug or treatment being...

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March 24, 2021 FAQ

What makes a Good Clinical Trial Site

The site selection is crucial to the outcome of a clinical trial; it has the power to either make or...

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March 17, 2021 FAQ

Good Clinical Practices

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is defined as being an “internationally accepted standard for the designing, conducting, recording and reporting of...

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February 25, 2021 FAQ

How to Recruit Participants and How Participants can Take Part

One of the most important and challenging parts of a clinical trial is finding participants who are willing to volunteer...

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February 18, 2021 FAQ

Placebos: Why They Play an Important Role in Clinical Trials

Placebos are used to form a comparison point for new treatments, so the medication being tested can be deemed safe...

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January 15, 2021 FAQ

Benefits of running clinical trials in Australia

Australia has the reputation of being home to a world-class research infrastructure with renowned health professionals and researchers overseeing clinical...

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December 14, 2020 FAQ

Glossary of Important Terms Related to Clinical Trials

The following list are common terms that are often associated with clinical research and trials....

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September 10, 2020 FAQ

Ensuring clinical trial participant safety

The safety of clinical trial participants is of paramount importance to CRO companies....

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September 9, 2020 FAQ

How to Understand the Structure of CRO Companies

CRO (Contract Research Organization) companies can vary in size from global companies to small specialized groups....

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July 29, 2020 FAQ

How CRO Companies Work? - A Basic Overview

It’s quite common for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies introducing new drugs and treatment to outsource trials of new medication or...

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July 29, 2020 FAQ

How Long It Take a CRO Company to Complete a Clinical Trial?

Before any new medication or treatment can be administered to patients, it needs to undergo several clinical trial Phases which...

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July 29, 2020 FAQ

How to choose a CRO Company for Clinical Research?

Selecting a reliable CRO clinical Research Company is crucial to the success of a clinical trial and pharma companies need...

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