Breaking Down Operational and Financial Complexity in Clinical Trials Background Much has been written about the complexity of clinical trial operations, from the creation of a protocol, through operation, to the analysis and reporting of data. It has also been stated that clinical trials [...]

Use of Independent Contractors in Clinical Research Independent contractors are an integral part of the clinical trial industry and are used from top to bottom. Contract research organizations (CROs) and other suppliers who assist in the conduct of clinical studies frequently use independent contractors. Research monitors, [...]

Clinical Trial Transportation Why is Transport Needed for Clinical Trial Participants?  Clinical trial participants, which include patient volunteers and their caregivers often travel to research sites throughout their participation in the study. These "sites" could be a few miles away, or in some cases [...]

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On-demand Service Models Improve Clinical Trials On-demand service models deliver goods and services directly to customers when they need them, incurring costs only when the good or service has been delivered. This model is made possible by technology, typically web-based solutions that provide integrated connectivity, automated [...]

Q&A: The importance of compliance programs like SOC 2 Q: What is SOC2 compliance? The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) developed the SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) set of standards and guidelines to provide a framework for assessing and reporting on [...]

Q&A: Leveraging technology to automate patient, site and trial logistics fulfillment Q: What does it mean to automate something? Automation is the process of using technology to do tasks without the involvement of a human. This can involve utilizing software to perform administrative tasks like [...]

Q: What does "Powered by Block Clinical" mean? First and foremost, it's important to understand that we are advocates for clinical trial participants - this includes research sites, the patients and caregivers they support, and the myriad of suppliers that come together to deliver products [...]

Safe-to-Site Initiative Patient Support Program Safe-to-Site Initiative. Home ← - - - - → Site Dedicated patient coordinators are available by phone, email or text before, during, and after each Visit Travel is prepaid and pre-arranged through Block Clinical’s network of Suppliers A Duty-of-Care [...]