Clincierge supports participants in clinical trials and the communities which surround us. We know first-hand how a disease impacts every aspect of a patient’s life, as well as the lives of their caregivers, families, and friends. It is part of our empathetic culture to celebrate the good in our lives by giving back to those in need.
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In the Fall issue of Clinical Researcher, Scott Gray, CEO discusses how cross-border travel creates significant complexity for trial sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs), who must contend with complicated travel logistics, participant and family unease, international regulatory compliance, and more. Although many of these challenges have been brought to light in recent years, COVID-19-era travel restrictions have only exacerbated these issues.
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During November, we embrace the cultural diversity of Native Americans while also recognizing the historical controversy and challenges they face. This total of almost 10 million people accounts for 2.9% of the entire United States population. Many Native communities, often residing on reservation lands, face steadily increasing obstacles such as limited resources, increased poverty, diminished access to healthcare services, and certain rare conditions.
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Trial sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) face unique challenges when recruiting and maintaining participation in clinical trials. Even greater obstacles exist in trials requiring cross-border travel to participate.
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In the Fall issue of the Patients as Partners Newsletter, Scott Gray, CEO discusses the key benefits of engaging patients to improve diversity in clinical trials. When clinical trial stakeholders engage patients they can overcome barriers to participation and alleviate patient uncertainty which improves patients’ experiences and increases retention.
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Through the month of November, “No-Shave” participants let their hair grow as a way to start conversations and raise money for cancer research. Participants pledge to donate the cost of hair grooming for the month – from several dollars for razors to hundreds for a hair salon visit – to fund cancer research and increase cancer awareness.
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Clincierge is proud to support CISCRP in a new educational initiative to increase awareness about clinical research and the level of understanding among minority communities across the U.S.We have united to circulate an informative full-page advertorial spread highlighting the key importance of diversity in clinical studies to discover treatments that are effective for everyone.
CISCRP: Supporting Patient Diversity Campaign Fall 2021 Read More »
Of the over 7,000 known rare diseases, only 5% currently have any form of treatment. With such staggering statistics, the need for increased awareness, education, and treatment options is imperative. This month we’ll be taking a deeper look at four rare diseases: Dysautonomia, Gaucher Disease, Niemann-Pick Disease, and Rett Syndrome.
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Members of ethnic communities around the globe suffer from rare diseases unique to their demographic group. Designing a trial and selecting participants with diverse backgrounds that proportionally represent each demographic group is one of the first steps a sponsor can take to create a diverse and inclusive clinical trial.
A rare disease diagnosis poses more questions than answers for parents learning that their child has a severe and often untreatable condition. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), there are over 7,000 known rare diseases, with 90% of these having no effective treatment. Obtaining a diagnosis is only the first step and
Caring for Rare: Navigating a Complex Journey Read More »
