As 2020 comes to a close we reflect back on what was a difficult year for everyone. The world of clinical trials received a spotlight like never before, but also presents its own unique challenges. The good news is that patients are still ready and willing to join clinical trials despite their fears of contracting… Continue reading 3 Lessons from Patient Recruitment during COVID
I am deeply saddened to share the passing of Spencer Sims. Spencer was one of Leapcure’s original co-founders. He helped us create Leapcure from nothing and played a key role for us when we went from just an idea to a company. Spencer was a loving, caring, passionate person. He was a challenger. He encouraged… Continue reading Passing of Spencer Sims
While the challenges of treating Coronavirus are familiar from the perspective of it being a dangerous infectious disease, the speed of its progression and the breadth of those who are affected and at risk pose unique challenges for everyone. If we’re going to enroll patients in Coronavirus clinical trials quickly, finding participants is going to… Continue reading Clinical trial patient engagement for Coronavirus – a Leapcure perspective
It’s 2020 and February 29th will finally mark Leapcure’s first birthday (we launched February 29, 2016). It’s a great milestone personally and for the business. We’ve more than survived, we’ve thrived, particularly as our business has expanded our approach and ability to see how to empower all of the different players in the space to… Continue reading 2020 and Beyond for Leapcure
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com When taking SATs (for US university admissions) any questions responded to that are incorrect remove points from your score. For clinical trial site engagement, referrals work the same way. Every referral sent to a site that isn’t a fit for that study reduces the likelihood of sites enrolling on time. … Continue reading What do the SATs have in common with site engagement?
We’ve Rolled Out an Enhanced Portfolio of Patient Engagement Services Adding patient engagement processes to improve clinical trial participation rates We’re excited to unveil today our updated portfolio of services to help clinical teams utilize valuable patient insights for the successful recruitment, enrollment, and sustained engagement of patients in clinical studies. Specifically, our enhancements center… Continue reading Our New Capabilities to Broaden the Patient Voice in Research
Hi everyone! Leapcure has added new Patient Awareness Services. As we continue to improve our service offering, we came to realize that there are patient communities that we are excluding entirely by waiting for initiation visits to begin outreach. By utilizing awareness campaigns for 6-9 months prior to open enrollment, we not only educate patient… Continue reading Leapcure’s New Awareness Services Offering
By Hope Horton, Site Engagement Manager For those of you who need to get continuing (medical) education (CME/CE) for your licensure, there are many ways to go about it. Different states have varying requirements. For example, under California law, physicians must complete 50 hours and nurses 30 hours during each bienniel renewal cycle. Many other… Continue reading Site Coordinator Continuing Education Info
By Hope Horton Site Engagement Manager We all know that recruitment is essential for any successful clinical study. How you go about finding appropriate patients of good quality can be a challenge. I have run studies in different areas of the country. I find that the socioeconomic status of the population as well as the… Continue reading Recruitment Trade Secrets
For patients, participating in clinical trials may potentially help researchers understand more about treating their condition. Moreover, participating in a clinical trial can frequently provide the opportunity for patients to become an integral part of support communities for their conditions. When signing up for studies through Leapcure, individuals can often times be quickly connected with… Continue reading Four Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Trial Participation
